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 SorentoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia Sorento, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-548 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kia Sorento has problems
77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Electrical system
19Power train
19Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Forward collision avoidance5 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes
5Visibility/wiper
4Air bags
4Fuel/propulsion system
127 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Engine | 19 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 Kia Sorento 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
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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 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 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Kia Sorento safety ratings
2025 Kia Sorento 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 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Bought my 2025 Kia Sorento brand new in November of 2025. Summer of 2026 with 30,000 miles on it, all of the dash lights kept flashing at me, including the red brake light, and messages saying CHECK ESC, CHECK ABS, CHECK DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM/ Happened several times but the car would still…
VEHICLE: 2025 Kia Sorento (VIN: [XXX]) KIA CORPORATE CASE #: XXX SAFETY DEFECT DESCRIPTION: The central ccNC infotainment display screen suffers from recurring, thermal-induced flickering and complete blackouts while driving and parking. When the screen blackouts, the FMVSS 111 federally mandated…
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the rear windshield wiper was moving with the switch turned off. The contact turned the rear windshield wiper to high, then low, and the wiper finally turned off. The contact continued driving and the…
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