Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Kia Sorento

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Kia Sorento

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2019 Kia Sorento

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Sorento needs more recall homework, Sorento has more complaint activity, Sorento has more severity reports and Sorento has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Sorento Difference
Total recalls 2 3 Sorento has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 410 245 Sorento has 165 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 10 / 18 / 10 / 0 11 / 10 / 9 / 0 Sorento has 8 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 1 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 110 193 Sorento has 83 more communications
Recall completion reports 19 23 Sorento has 4 more reports
Warranty programs 7 1 Sorento has 6 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 0 5 Sorento has 5 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Sep 15, 2023 Sep 19, 2022 Sorento has newer activity
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 May 5, 2026 Sorento has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Engine
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Steering
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,700 Sorento about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Kia Sorento

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Kia Sorento

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and exterior lighting repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Kia Sorento

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion

2018 Kia Sorento

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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