2024 Kia Sorento: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Kia Sorento has 43 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag transmission failures: multiple reports of complete transmission replacements, with one owner citing three new transmissions in a 2024 model within 14 months. clunky shifting and concerns over dual clutch transmission (dct) reliability are mentioned. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

43
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Kia Sorento vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2024 a good year for the Sorento?

Across the 8 Sorento model years we track, complaint volume runs from 21 (2021) to 976 (2014). With 43 complaints, the 2024 Sorento sits belowthe model's median of 242.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
11
engine
8
service brakes
7
structure
6
power train
5

Recalls affecting the 2024 Sorento

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 24V287000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

electrical system:body control module:software

Campaign 25V006000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlight

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain, and owner expectations. For newer models (2023-2026), feedback is often positive regarding value, interior comfort, ride quality, feature content, and hybrid…

  • Transmission failures: Multiple reports of complete transmission replacements, with one owner citing three new transmissions in a 2024 model within 14 months. Clunky shifting and concerns over Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) reliability are mentioned. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Engine failures: Reports of engines (including non-recalled engines) failing and requiring replacement, sometimes under 100,000 miles, with repair costs around $6,000. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Sorento. See the full Sorento owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Sorento listings typically run $29,848–$34,610 across 2014 to 2026 model years.

Other Sorento model years

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