2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls

Most common 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	13
Fuel/Propulsion System	10
Electrical System	8
Power Train	6
Visibility	3
Unknown Or Other	3
Structure	3
Service Brakes	2
Lane Departure	2
Forward Collision Avoidance	2

What owners report

2026-10-27, Power Train
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while stopped at a light or making a left or right turn, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that seconds later, the vehicle responded, and the vehicle hesitated and moved forward independently. The contact stated that during the failure, there was a vibration coming from the rear passenger’s side wheel, and the vehicle lost motive power while driving. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The battery and all four tires were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the fai

2026-10-14, Unknown Or Other
The back camera has fallen out and it appears the clips are broken off that was holding camera inside of car.

2026-10-05, Engine
On [XXX] at [XXX], while driving northbound on [XXX] in Montgomery County, MD, just before Exit [XXX] (about 10-15 minutes after leaving home), the engine overheat warning came on. My child was in the vehicle with me. I pulled over to the shoulder briefly. Thinking it might be a temporary error, I resumed driving, but the same overheat warning came back almost immediately, so I pulled into a nearby restaurant parking lot and stopped the vehicle. I checked under the hood and found the coolant reservoir nearly empty. Because the vehicle was not safe to drive, I had it towed that evening to King Kia (Gaithersburg, MD). Next day on Monday morning, the dealer diagnosed that the Exhaust Heat Reco

2026-07-06, Structure
The sub roof exploded while on the freeway and all the glass shattered like rain onto the fabric underneath. We pulled over on the side of the freeway and are waiting for a tow. We didn't see any large objects fall or fly towards the car. It sounded like a huge explosion then left a big whole.

2026-02-17, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH on several occasions, the vehicle stalled after the battery became drained. The vehicle was able to restart each time after waiting for the battery to recharge. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers on three occasions. During the first two visits, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. On the third visit, the failure was duplicated, but the dealer was unable to provide a cause for the failure. During a visit to the dealer, the vehicle stalled while a mechanic was driving it, and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failur

2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid questions

Does the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid: Rearview camera may fail to display, raising crash risk; Tow hitch wiring can short and cause a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid?

Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (13), Fuel/Propulsion System (10), Electrical System (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.