Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Sorento.
The 2025 Kia Sorento features an Automatic (AM-S8) transmission and returns EPA fuel economy figures of 20 city, 27 highway, and 23 combined mpg. From a reliability perspective, this model year has accumulated 67 owner complaints alongside three recalls, with the most frequent issues falling broadly under the category of "Unknown Or Other." Contextualized against the nameplate's 2003-2026 history, this complaint volume positions the 2025 Sorento far closer to the model's 2010 nadir of just three complaints than its 2011 peak of 1,516, indicating a notably stronger reliability standing for this current iteration.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S8) |
| Overall length | 189 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 66.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3825 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65 / 65.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 55/45 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 27 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | X-Line SX Prestige 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 6.70 sec | 15.10 sec | 281 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | X-Pro SX Prestige 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 6.90 sec | 15.30 sec | 281 hp | AWD |
| 2023 | PHEV SX Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 7.40 sec | 15.50 sec | 261 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SX 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 281 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Hybrid EX 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec | 7.30 sec | 15.50 sec | 227 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | Eco Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 11.8-kWh | 7.40 sec | 15.60 sec | 261 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Eco Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 11.8-kWh | 7.60 sec | 15.80 sec | 261 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | SX Prestige X-Line 2.5L Turbo I-4 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 281 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 70.0-75.0 psi |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Kia Sorento sits in the current low-complaint generation that began around 2022, with 67 complaints and 3 recalls—a slight uptick from 2024’s 36 complaints and 2 recalls, but still far below the 2011-2017 peak (e.g., 1,516 complaints in 2011). The 2025’s top complaint areas are powertrain (9), electrical system (6), and engine (3), and it recorded 5 crash-related complaints but zero fire incidents. Recalls have stabilized at 2-3 per year since 2023, and TSBs continue to decline (33 in 2025 vs. 49 in 2024), suggesting ongoing refinement. While the 2025 shows a modest increase in complaints relative to 2024, the overall trend for this generation remains favorable compared to the model’s troubled earlier years. **This is a reasonably good year to buy, provided you monitor the powertrain and electrical areas, but it does not represent a significant risk spike.**
All 67 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…
Showing 5 of 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA_ELE413_NOTES_R2 | 2026-06-17 | Electrical System | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 2)… |
| TSB_ELE422 | 2026-05-27 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM… |
| OTA_ELE413_NOTES_R1 | 2026-04-24 | Electrical System | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 1)… |
| TSB_ELE417 | 2026-04-14 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin… |
| TSB_ENG264 | 2026-04-01 | Engine | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P2B59F0… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.