Recall homework
There are 3 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2023 Kia Sorento
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
3 Total recalls
Sep 25, 2025 Latest recall date
106 Complaint reports
$2,087 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
The useful question is not just whether this page has records. It is what those records should make you verify before money changes hands.
Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention unknown or other, power train, electrical system. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Service bulletin signal
74 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.
Ownership-cost check
The fuel-cost estimate is based on a representative EPA match, not every trim. Confirm the actual engine, drivetrain, and tire setup before comparing this listing with another year or model.
Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2023 Kia Sorento?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to unknown or other, power train, electrical system?
- Can I review recent maintenance records before the test drive?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 4 tested variants of the 2023 Kia Sorento.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Sorento SUV FWD Default | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2023 Kia Sorento HEV SUV AWD | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2023 Kia Sorento HEV SUV FWD | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sorento have?
Verify with official VIN lookup3 official recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Sorento. 17 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: September 25, 2025
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V649000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 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. | A fire increases the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025. | Sep 2025 | 2026-1 |
| 23V610000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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." | A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280. | Aug 2023 | 2025-3 |
| 23V579000 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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." | A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. | Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC277. | Aug 2023 | 2025-3 |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2023 Kia Sorento?
Official records show 74 manufacturer communications on record for the 2023 Kia Sorento.
11 warranty 1 service campaigns 0 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019-2024MY Kia vehicles listed below. On affected vehicles, the stored key code may not correspond to the mechanical key profile, which can result in incorrect key cutting when the original key is lost or damaged. | 11033934 |
| Jun 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | STRUCTURE:BODY | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REAR RH DOOR CURTAIN INSPECTION / REPLACEMENT (WTY043) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY043) inspect and, if necessary replace the rear RH door curtain on certain 2023 - 2026MY Sorento Hybrid (MQ4 HEV) SX Prestige vehicles produced from June 27, 2022 through December 05, 2025 and certain 2023 – 2026MY Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (MQ4 PHEV) SX-Prestige vehicles produced from June 27, 2022 through November 22, 2025. The affected vehicle’s rear RH door curtain may not return to the fully retracted position. Under this program, the New Vehicle Warranty coverage for this condition is extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. | 11034002 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models). | 11033217 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | STRUCTURE:BODY | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY043) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the rear right-hand (RH) door curtain in certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV) SX-Prestige and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SX-Prestige vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. | 11032904 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | STRUCTURE:BODY | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY043) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch. | 11032905 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | STRUCTURE:BODY | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY043) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the rear right-hand (RH) door curtain in certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV) SX-Prestige vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2022 through December 5, 2025 and certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SX-Prestige vehicles, manufactured from June 27, 2022 through November 22, 2025. | 11032902 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | STRUCTURE:BODY | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY043) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY043. | 11032903 |
| May 2026 | Warranty Program/Extension | STRUCTURE:BODY | WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY043) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the rear right-hand (RH) door curtain in certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV) SX-Prestige vehicles manufactured from June 27, 2022 through December 5, 2025 and certain 2023-2026 MY Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) SX-Prestige vehicles, manufactured from June 27, 2022 through November 22, 2025. | 11032901 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | SERVICE BRAKES | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT & BURNISHING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front brake discs on certain 2021-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from July 26, 2021 through March 28, 2024 and 2023-2024MY Sportage (NQ5a) vehicles produced from January 7, 2022 through May 20, 2024 to address a customer’s complaint of brake judder. The affected vehicles may exhibit a vibrating and/or pulsing sensation (front brake disc judder) in the steering wheel, brake pedal, and/or seat when the brakes are applied during driving. | 11032900 |
| Apr 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type. | 11031906 |
What are the most common 2023 Kia Sorento complaints?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18
POWER TRAIN 8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6
ENGINE 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 3
SERVICE BRAKES 3
STEERING 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2
106 total complaints on record
How much does the 2023 Kia Sorento cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $2,087 $174/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 23.9 MPG
Energy used 503 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.15 $/gal
Assumptions: 23 city / 25 highway / 24 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jul 18, 2026)
366 g/mi CO2Fuel score 5/10Smog 5/10