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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 34 103 Sorento has 69 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 50 65 Sorento has 15 more communications
Recall completion reports 13 17 Sorento has 4 more reports
Warranty programs 5 5 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 May 30, 2026 May 29, 2026 Sorento has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Structure
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train
  • Electrical System
 Different
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 structure 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 unknown or other and power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2024 Kia Sorento

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

2023 Kia Sorento

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

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