Question 1

Is the Kia SORENTO HYBRID reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Kia SORENTO HYBRID has 166 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2024 (8 complaints), 2022 (19 complaints). Years to avoid: 2025 (58 complaints), 2023 (52 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Kia SORENTO HYBRID should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2025, 2023 Kia SORENTO HYBRID. The 2025 model has the most complaints (58) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Kia SORENTO HYBRID?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Kia SORENTO HYBRID are 2024 (8 complaints), 2022 (19 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	58	Incident #1 ([XXX]) - while driving on [XXX} at 70...	Avoid This Year
2024	8	I was driving on the highway about 60mph, I go to ...	Excellent Reliability
2023	52	car parked automatically while in drive. won't all...	Below Average
2022	19	Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posi...	Above Average
2021	29	We had just received our Sorento back from being i...	Average

Kia SORENTO HYBRID — All Years

Kia SORENTO HYBRID — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid