2023 Kia Sorento reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Kia Sorento — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 178
- 178 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 32 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 4 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 4 fires
What owners report fails — 2023 Kia Sorento
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 29
- ENGINE 26
- POWER TRAIN 17
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11
3 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Sorento
- NHTSA 25V649000 · 2026 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTE A fire increases the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V610000 · 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a cr
- NHTSA 23V579000 · 2023 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of i
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2023 Kia Sorento
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Kia Sorento units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Kia Sorento reliable?
NHTSA has 178 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Kia Sorento and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (32 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Kia Sorento units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sorento?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (32), unknown or other (29), engine (26), power train (17). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 Kia Sorento?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.