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2025 Kia Sorento: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 129 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
129complaints
8crashes reported
0fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine42 · 33%
  • Power Train39 · 30%
  • Unknown Or Other34 · 26%
  • Electrical System32 · 25%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System19 · 15%
  • Vehicle Speed Control10 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance10 · 8%
  • Visibility/Wiper6 · 5%
  • Service Brakes6 · 5%
  • Air Bags4 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train,Engine

A check engine coolant system light came on, so i took the car to the local kia dealership in downtown la. they checked the battery coolant level and found it was completely empty and recommended i check for leaks. i later took the vehicle to kia of irvine for an inspection, and they found a rock had entered through the front grille and punctured the radiator, causing the leak. the front grill is both very exposed

Unknown Or Other

While driving in our kia sorento 2025 on xxx, completely secluded from any other traffic or road hazards, the sunroof exploded outward. the explosion was very loud and startled my wife, who was driving, almost causing a single-car accident. this is the second time this has happened in our family, and kia is refusing to acknowledge any issue and won't even return our calls. i'm very worried about this causing a serio

Air BagsCrash

Knee airbags deployed in my car accident and have severe injuries on bilateral legs bruises that damage my nerves and veins.

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System

While driving in a 55mph highway, i lost all accelerative power in my kia sorento hybrid, driving my speed down to 25mph with vehicles behind me and no shoulder to pull onto. when i put my foot on the accelerator, the rmps on the dash would go all the way up 3000-4000 rpms, but there wasn't even a revving sound, and the car would not accelerate. luckily i had just left my house was able to turn around and drive slowl

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Kia Sorento SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Kia Sorento SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SORENTO HYBRID, SORENTO, SORENTO PLUG-IN HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.