Kia Sorento Hybrid years to avoid
The Kia Sorento Hybrid years to avoid are 2025, 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
179
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2021–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sorento Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | High complaint rate | 69 | |
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 53 |
Every Sorento Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025avoid | 69 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2023avoid | 53 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 29 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Sorento Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sorento Hybrid years to avoid are 2025, 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Kia Sorento Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sorento Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Sorento Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Sorento Hybrid has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 179 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.