repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a…
2025 Kia Sorento HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-006 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid has problems
49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Engine
19Power train
19Fuel/propulsion system
9Electrical system
6Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Engine and engine cooling
1Lane departure
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body control module: software
Risk. A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Sorento Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sorento Hybrid median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid safety ratings
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sorento Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FAILED COMPONENT: Fuel rail pressure sensor (DTC P019100), 2025 Kia Sorento. Dealer (Kia of Glendale) replaced it XXX; the original part should be with the dealer or Kia. I have both repair orders and videos of two incidents. SAFETY RISK: On XXX, climbing a hill on [XXX], the car would not exceed…
October 27, 2026 while accelerating onto a major highway my hybrid SUV would not accelerate beyond 25-30 mph. Several trucks came up on me very quickly!! I pulled over and shut down the vehicle. I started it again and proceeded back on the highway, but still could not accelerate beyond 25-30. Once…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not…
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