More recall homework
2021 Kia Sorentohas more recalls listed.
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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
More complaint activity
2020 Kia Sorentohas more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
2021 Kia Sorentomay 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 | 2021 Kia Sorento | 2020 Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 4 | 1 | Sorento has 3 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 0 | 127 | Sorento has 127 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 | 9 / 11 / 10 / 1 | Sorento has 31 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 2 | 1 | Sorento has 1 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 117 | 84 | Sorento has 33 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 28 | 11 | Sorento has 17 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 5 | 7 | Sorento has 2 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 19, 2022 | Sorento has newer activity |
| Latest complaint | None listed | May 19, 2026 | Sorento has a listed date |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 24 combined MPG | 23 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,500 | $2,600 | Sorento about $100 less |
| Safety-rating records | 6 | 2 | Different availability |