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2024 Kia Sorento: common problems and reliability
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49 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Sorento?The 2024 Kia Sorento has 49 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.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Kia Sorento vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Sorento?
Across the 24 Sorento model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2010) to 1,517 (2011). With 49 complaints, the 2024 Sorento sits below the 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
Recalls affecting the 2024 Sorento
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 24V287000Kia 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 25V006000Kia 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 headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 fuel economy.
- Very frequentTransmission 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.
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 $15,098–$28,908.
Other Sorento model years
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