Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.11 | 10.23 | — |
| 2025 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.11 | 10.23 | — |
| 2024 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.11 | 10.23 | — |
| 2023 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 10.23 | 9.41 | 9.8 | — |
| 2022 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 10.23 | 9.41 | 9.8 | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 10.23 | 9.41 | 9.8 | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2019 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2018 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2017 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2015 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2014 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2013 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2012 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2011 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | 20-24 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.3 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | minivan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | minivan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 175-276 hp | 169-248 lb-ft | Inline-4, V6 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: EX | EX | — |
| 2022 | Trim: SX-Prestige | SX-Prestige | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $29,390, Trim: S | S | $29,390 |
| 2020 | Base price: $27,990, Trim: EX | EX | $27,990 |
| 2019 | Base price: $39,990, Trim: SX | SX | $39,990 |
| 2018 | Base price: $44,500, Trim: SX | SX | $44,500 |
| 2017 | Base price: $29,200, Trim: L | L | $29,200 |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Valvetrain | Axles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 187 | 12.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 110.8 | 17 | 17 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 109.4 | 17 | 17 | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.4, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 109.4 | 19 | 19 | — | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 109.4 | 17 | 17 | — | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 4 | 109.4 | 17 | 17 | — | 2 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | 4 | 258 | 9.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist | parkAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Kia Sorento SUV FWD Later Release | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Kia Sorento SUV FWD Later Release |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Kia Sorento SUV FWD |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | — | optional | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Kia Sorento SUV AWD |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2011 Kia Sorento SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Kia Sorento SUV 4WD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Kia Sorento offers a good blend of practicality and safety, earning a 'Good' public reliability verdict.
2025
The 2025 Kia Sorento presents an average reliability profile, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the engine for issues related to connecting rod bolts.
2024
The 2024 Kia Sorento presents a generally good ownership proposition, though potential buyers must confirm the completion of recalls related to **power steering assist** and **exterior lighting software**.
2023
The 2023 Kia Sorento offers a compelling blend of practicality and features for a used SUV.
2022
The 2022 Kia Sorento presents an average reliability profile, making pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2021
The 2021 Kia Sorento offers a decent value proposition for used car shoppers, but requires careful inspection due to significant recall activity, particularly concerning fire risks and potential loss of drive power.
2020
The 2020 Kia Sorento offers a solid value proposition with excellent safety scores and good overall reliability, but buyers must confirm the trailer hitch harness recall has been addressed due to a potential fire risk.
2019
The 2019 Kia Sorento offers solid safety scores and a capable powertrain, but its average reliability rating and significant recall history, particularly concerning the trailer hitch electrical system, demand thorough inspection before purchase.
2018
The 2018 Kia Sorento offers a capable, all-wheel-drive platform with a strong V6 engine, but its average reliability rating and significant safety recalls demand careful pre-purchase inspection.
2017
The 2017 Kia Sorento presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 Kia Sorento presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Kia Sorento presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2013
The 2013 Kia Sorento presents a significant reliability concern, primarily due to critical recalls for engine failure and fire risk.
2012
The 2012 Kia Sorento presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2011
The 2011 Kia Sorento presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant recalls concerning fire hazards and brake system failures.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Kia Sorento?
Carfocal currently has 15 published Sorento reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Kia Sorento offers a good blend of practicality and safety, earning a 'Good' public reliability verdict.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Kia Sorento reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Kia Sorento. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 kia sorento offers a good blend of practicality and safety, earning a 'good' public reliability verdict. and the 2026 kia sorento offers solid value for used car buyers, particularly given its 'good' public reliability rating and high safety scores. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
15 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Kia Sorento?
Across Carfocal's published Sorento guides, recurring problem areas include Instrument Cluster, Spare Tire Assembly, and Brake Pads. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Instrument Cluster, Spare Tire Assembly, and Brake Pads.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 15
- Years tracked
- 15
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints