Model year
2027 Kia Sorento
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 Kia Sorento (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–37 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,800–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 305 complaints
- 2004 220 complaints
- 2005 307 complaints
- 2006 242 complaints
- 2007 154 complaints
- 2008 217 complaints
- 2009 55 complaints
- 2011 1,520 complaints
- 2012 880 complaints
- 2013 982 complaints
- 2014 988 complaints
- 2015 754 complaints
- 2016 1,258 complaints
- 2017 808 complaints
- 2018 255 complaints
- 2019 433 complaints
- 2020 138 complaints
- 2021 254 complaints
- 2022 193 complaints
- 2023 125 complaints
- 2024 43 complaints
- 2025 76 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV ICE AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV ICE FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento Hybrid FWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 37 | 36 | 37 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Sorento FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Sorento FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Sorento Hybrid AWD · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 32 | 35 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Sorento AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Sorento AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2027 Kia Sorento at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.