Kia ยท 2023
2023 Kia Sorento FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 | 342 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 360 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 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 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
211 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 4 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 2023 Kia Sorento FWD?
EPA figures for the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Kia Sorento FWD?
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD, most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2023 Kia Sorento FWD (2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD) an overall 4-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.