Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Sorento. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
Air Bag Warning Labels May Detach/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277.
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Owner complaints (122)
122 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 122 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 30.3% |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 29.5% |
| Engine | 31 | 25.4% |
| Power train | 21 | 17.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 11.5% |
| Service brakes | 12 | 9.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 9% |
| Lane departure | 10 | 8.2% |
| Steering | 7 | 5.7% |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 5.7% |
How 2023 compares with other Sorento years
Best and worst Sorento years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 804 | 4 |
| 2018 | 254 | 3 |
| 2019 | 428 | 2 |
| 2020 | 136 | 1 |
| 2021 | 250 | 4 |
| 2022 | 189 | 6 |
| 2023 | 122 | 3 |
| 2024 | 41 | 2 |
| 2025 | 75 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Kia Sorento suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 34 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,950
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 105 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 34 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 35 / 33 / 34 | $1,950 | 105 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 29 / 26 | $2,600 | 342 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | $2,700 | 360 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 25 / 24 | $2,800 | 366 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 27 / 24 | $2,800 | 377 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2023 Sorento for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2023 Kia Sorento FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 25V649000 (electrical), 23V610000 (rear camera), 23V579000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Sorento problems?
Owners filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (37), Unknown or other (36), Engine (31) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Kia Sorento get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 35 city, 33 highway and 34 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Kia Sorento get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Kia Sorento suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2023 Sorento compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Kia Sorento model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (136) and the 2017 the most (804). The 2023 drew 122. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.