Specifications
Engine Size1.6L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission6-speed automatic
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG23 MPG
Kia Sorento AWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
| Price | — | $23,000–$31,000 | — | — | — | $27,900 |
| Engine Capacity | 1.6L | 2L | 2L | 3L | 3L | 1.3L |
| Fuel Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (AV-S10) | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 9-spd |
| Body Type | SUV | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
About
The 2025 Kia Sorento AWD is a safe and capable small SUV designed for everyday adventures. With its all-wheel-drive capability and a turbocharged 2.5L hybrid engine, it offers a balanced blend of performance and efficiency.
Pros
- Safe vehicle status
- No recalls on record
- Efficient hybrid engine
- All-wheel drive capability
Cons
- 39 complaints on record
Complaints39 total
KIA SORENTO PHEV 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
mediumHybrid Control Unit failure was the fault that came up on the screen. 3rd time within 3 months now. The HCU was just replaced a week ago at the KIA dealership and the vehicle is only 1 year old. This left my wife stranded on the side of a busy highway in 100 degree temps over the 4th of July holiday.
KIA SORENTO 2025 POWER TRAIN
lowThe transmission is not shifting gears correctly. The engine revs loudly and hesitates for a few seconds before shifting. There were no warning lamps. The vehicle has not been inspected yet. This causes a dangerous situation when driving and accelerating in traffic.
KIA SORENTO 2025 WHEELS
highI was going to Villa Toscana homestead , and in that road there a big hole and made my tire explode . No light on homestead road to be able to see the big hole.
KIA SORENTO 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
highToday, May 12, 2026 at 12:10pm the panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded. I heard some shacking sounds in the car, right as I was picking up speed on the freeway and then heard a bang above my head. Nothing had hit the car. It sounded like a balloon had popped in my ear. When I stopped the car 5mins later, I could see the glass was getting pushed out from the inside and then broke apart in the sunshade. I am my kids were not in the car at the time. It was above their car seats.
KIA SORENTO 2025 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
highI purchased this vehicle from McGrath Kia in [XXX] . The fuel line recall kept me from picking up the car the day of purchase as was indented and stated. This was deception because they knew about the recall even know they waited for me to sign the contract before telling me. This was verified by another sales person at Kia. The current problem is electrical with the 12 volt battery discharging to zero at unusual and times with no particular reason such as lights or anything in the vehicle turned in the on position or running. The service coordinator told me the solution is to un hook the battery terminal when stopped. That is wildly unacceptable to have myself and family risk injury due to Kia's faulty electronics on a newly manufactured vehicle. This added risk of using the kia Sorento makes it unsafe. Multiple visits to the dealership resulted in nothing. They did not want me to bring the car in twice as they don't have a solution. This is becoming more frequent and the McGrath is openly stating I'm over 12 months time for lemon law and ill have to pay to fix my new car. Which has the "lifetime" warranty. Im stuck with a new car that's unsafe to drive. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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Status history
Certified→Safe1 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 13 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 91. 9 data points. v3 scoring.