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2019 Kia Sorento FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2019 Kia Sorento SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 363 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 416 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an el
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
634 complaints filed by owners for this model year (20 involving a crash, 29 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2019 Kia Sorento FWD?
EPA figures for the 2019 Kia Sorento FWD reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2019 Kia Sorento FWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Sorento FWD. 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 2019 Kia Sorento FWD?
Owners have filed 634 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Kia Sorento FWD, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Kia Sorento FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2019 Kia Sorento FWD (2019 Kia Sorento SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
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.