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2006 Kia Sorento 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 20 16 555
3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 16 555

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 09V130000

HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTI

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

382 complaints filed by owners for this model year (18 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 67 Exterior Lighting 56 Electrical System 53

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Kia Sorento 2WD?

EPA figures for the 2006 Kia Sorento 2WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2006 Kia Sorento 2WD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Sorento 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2006 Kia Sorento 2WD?

Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Kia Sorento 2WD, most often about: Engine, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.