Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls and safety
6 recalls · crash ratings 2021-2026 · 115 owner complaints
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The Kia Sorento Hybrid has 6 recalls covering 350,424 vehicles as reported; model year 2022 is covered by the most (4). The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 35 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2022: 4
Units affected
350K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
35
+12.9% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
10 rated versions, model years 2021 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · FWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · FWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · FWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 15.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Sorento Hybrid, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
35 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine50
- Electrical system32
- Fuel/propulsion system28
- Power train26
- Unknown or other20
- Vehicle speed control6
- Service brakes5
- Complaints
- 115
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 6
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Sorento Hybrid by component
- Electrical system2 · 117K units
- Seat belts2 · 17K units
- Back over prevention1 · 145K units
- Trailer hitches1 · 71K units
Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | KIA Carnival, Carnival Hybrid, EV9, K4 and 7 more (2025-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V046000 | Crash risk | 42,677 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | KIA Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Phev (2024-2025): Electrical systemNo. 25V006000 | Crash risk | 74,469 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | KIA Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Phev (2022-2023): Back over preventionNo. 23V610000 | Crash risk | 144,979 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | KIA Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Phev, Sportage (2016-2023): Trailer hitchesNo. 22V703000Park outside | Fire | 70,887 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | KIA Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Phev (2021-2022): Seat beltsNo. 22V447000 | Fire | 17,199 |
| Mar 4, 2022 | KIA Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Phev (2022): Seat beltsNo. 22V127000 | Fire | 213 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Sorento Hybrid have?
6 recalls cover the Kia Sorento Hybrid, for 350,424 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Sorento Hybrid?
Engine: named in 50 of the 115 safety complaints about the Kia Sorento Hybrid, then electrical system (32). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.