2023 Kia Sorento: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2023 Kia Sorento: 3 recalls, 122 owner complaints and up to 26 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #23V579000 · 2023 · 50,517 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #23V610000 · 2023 · 144,979 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023.
Visibility (wipers, glass), Electrical Vehicle recall #25V649000 · 2025 · 39,536 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (37): the most common themes are electrical failure (12), stalls / loses power (10), warning light on (10).
- Other / unknown (36): the most common themes are fire / smoke (6), electrical failure (4), stalls / loses power (4).
- Engine (31): the most common themes are warning light on (12), stalls / loses power (7).
- Transmission & drivetrain (21): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (11), warning light on (9), stalls / loses power (7).
The 2023 Kia Sorento has 122 owner complaints, ranking #19 of 24 Sorento model years for complaints (well below the 425 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (45 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 16,850 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (191 complaints, 6 recalls), 2024 (42 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 29 | 26 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 25 | 24 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2023 Kia Sorento. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Sorento problems?
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (37), other / unknown (36), engine (31).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Kia Sorento get?
EPA ratings run up to 26 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (S8)), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2023 Kia Sorento repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.