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2020 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 2020 Kia Sorento SUV AWD.
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 | 413 |
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.
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
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
196 complaints filed by owners for this model year (16 involving a crash, 21 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 2020 Kia Sorento FWD?
EPA figures for the 2020 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 2020 Kia Sorento FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 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 2020 Kia Sorento FWD?
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 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 2020 Kia Sorento FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2020 Kia Sorento FWD (2020 Kia Sorento SUV AWD) 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.