More recall homework
2025 Kia Sorentohas more recalls listed.
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More complaint activity
2025 Kia Sorentohas more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
Similar estimatesfuel-cost estimates are similar.
Short answer: Sorento needs more recall homework, Sorento has more complaint activity and Sorento has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2025 Kia Sorento | 2024 Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 3 | 2 | Sorento has 1 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 63 | 34 | Sorento has 29 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 5 / 0 / 2 / 0 | 4 / 1 / 4 / 0 | Sorento has 2 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 36 | 50 | Sorento has 14 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 9 | 13 | Sorento has 4 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 5 | 5 | Similar |
| Service campaigns | 8 | 5 | Sorento has 3 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 3 | 0 | Sorento has 3 more software notices |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 13, 2025 | Sorento has newer activity |
| Latest complaint | May 12, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | Sorento has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 25 combined MPG | 25 combined MPG | Same |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,400 | $2,400 | Similar |
| Safety-rating records | 4 | 4 | Similar |