Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2023 Kia Sorento

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2023 Kia Sorento

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2024 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 2024 Kia Sorento 2023 Kia Sorento Difference
Total recalls 2 3 Sorento has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 36 107 Sorento has 71 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 1 / 4 / 0 2 / 2 / 3 / 0 Sorento has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 59 74 Sorento has 15 more communications
Recall completion reports 13 17 Sorento has 4 more reports
Warranty programs 11 11 Similar
Service campaigns 5 1 Sorento has 4 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 13, 2025 Sep 25, 2025 Sorento has newer activity
Latest complaint Jun 24, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 Sorento has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 25 combined MPG 24 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,400 $2,500 Sorento about $100 less
Safety-rating records 4 5 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2024 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 electrical system and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2023 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 electrical system and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2024 Kia Sorento

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion

2023 Kia Sorento

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

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.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show