This page covers 3 recalls, 40 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Kia Sorento.
23–37 mpg combined
6.4–10.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2024 Kia Sorento spread across several systems, with engine and electrical issues leading the count and structural complaints close behind. On the engine side, owners report coolant and radiator leaks, with some attributing the damage to road debris striking an unprotected radiator. Electrical complaints include warning lights activating unexpectedly, the electronic parking brake warning light appears more than once, with owners describing a pattern where toggling the switch clears the light temporarily but it returns. The structural category is largely driven by sunroof reports: owners describe the panoramic roof failing to close fully, broken track hardware, and in at least one case a sudden, loud shattering of the glass panel while driving at highway speed. A single report mentions transmission failure requiring full replacement, followed by a second failure on the same vehicle.
40
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Kia Sorento has 3 recalls, the most serious being a power steering wiring defect that can cause a sudden loss of steering assist, making the wheel significantly harder to turn and raising the risk of a crash.
The power steering issue stems from the wiring harness being incorrectly assembled or routed, which can allow it to contact the steering shaft and sustain damage over time. The result is reduced or complete loss of electric power steering assist, felt most sharply at low speeds when more steering effort is needed to maneuver. There is also a lighting concern: a software fault can cause both the headlamps and tail lamps to switch off unexpectedly, leaving the vehicle unlit and difficult for other drivers to see, while also reducing the driver's forward visibility at night.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the headlamps and tail lamps to turn off unexpectedly, preventing the vehicle from meeting Canadian lighting regulations.
What the fix does
Kia will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the body domain control unit software.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, allowing it to contact the steering shaft and become damaged, which can reduce or eliminate power steering assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness routing and repair or replace it if damaged to restore proper power steering function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, causing loss of power steering assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the power steering wiring harness at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
