Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 113 owner complaints for the Kia Sorento Hybrid (model years 2021–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (49 complaints), followed by electrical system (31 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2025 (45), 2023 (32) and 2021 (21). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (6).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Sorento Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49 | 5 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 31 | 5 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 29 | 4 of 6 | |
| Power train | 25 | 3 of 6 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 2 of 6 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 42,677 |
| 25V006000 | Jan 13, 2025 | Electrical system: body control module, software | 2025 | 74,469 |
| 23V610000 | Aug 31, 2023 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2022–2023 | 144,979 |
| 22V703000 | Sep 19, 2022 | Trailer hitches | 2021–2023 | 70,887 |
| 22V447000 | Jun 23, 2022 | Seat belts: pretensioner | 2021–2022 | 17,199 |
| 22V127000 | Mar 4, 2022 | Seat belts: front | 2022 | 213 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.