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2024 Kia Sorento

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Sorento.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S8)

The 2024 Kia Sorento, equipped with an automatic transmission (AM-S8) and rated at 20/27/23 mpg city/highway/combined, enters the market with a modest 36 owner complaints and 2 recalls. This places the model year near the quieter end of the Sorento’s complaint history, which spans from 2003 to 2026 and saw a peak of 1,516 complaints in 2011 and a low of just 3 in 2010. The 2024 figures suggest a continuation of the improved reliability trend that has defined more recent iterations of the nameplate.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight3825 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sorento of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–6.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2024 X-Line SX Prestige
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024X-Line SX Prestige 2.5L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec281 hpAWD
2024X-Pro SX Prestige 2.5L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.30 sec281 hpAWD
2023PHEV SX Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec7.40 sec15.50 sec261 hpAWD
2022SX 2.5L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.60 sec281 hpAWD
2022Hybrid EX 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec7.30 sec15.50 sec227 hpFWD
2022Eco Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 11.8-kWh7.40 sec15.60 sec261 hpAWD
2022Eco Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 11.8-kWh7.60 sec15.80 sec261 hpAWD
2021SX Prestige X-Line 2.5L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec281 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)70.0-75.0 psi

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 48,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 8,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Intercooler (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 32,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 64,000 miDrive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Kia Sorento represents a notable improvement within its generation, with 36 complaints and 2 recalls—substantially lower than the 2022 peak of 181 complaints and 6 recalls, and a continuation of the downward trend from 415 complaints in 2019 through 130 in 2020 and 106 in 2023. The target year also recorded zero NHTSA investigations, matching the pattern established in 2022-2023 after 2020's single investigation. The 49 TSBs in 2024 represents a gradual decline from 85 in 2022, suggesting the manufacturer is resolving technical service issues over time. The top complaint categories—structure, electrical system, and visibility/wiper—each logged only 3-4 complaints with no clear dominant defect area, and the 4 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint are isolated enough that the federal data does not establish a systemic pattern. The slight uptick to 67 complaints in 2025 warrants monitoring but does not yet indicate a regression. Takeaway: 2024 sits near the peak of this generation's quality arc with very low complaint and recall volumes, making it one of the stronger model years in the dataset to consider for purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
49
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
36
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Structure4
Electrical System4
Visibility/Wiper3
Exterior Lighting2
Engine2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V287000Electrical System:WiringReported 23/04/2024

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia…

25V006000Electrical System:Body Control Module:SoftwareReported 13/01/2025

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam… Remedy: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 49 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_ELE4222026-05-27Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
TSB_CHA126_R22026-05-06Service BrakesTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT & BURNISHING - This bulletin has…
TSB_ELE4172026-04-14Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin…
TSB_ENG2642026-04-01EngineTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P2B59F0…
WTY042_OWNR2026-03-26Electrical SystemWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY042) - This document is the owner…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Sorento have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Sorento get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.