CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (24 reports).
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls
Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights
A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, so critical information such as the speedometer, tire pressure readings, and warning lights may not be shown to the driver.
Headlights and taillights may shut off unexpectedly
A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit can cause the low beam headlights and taillights to stop working.
Most common 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 24 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced a slight loss of automotive power and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,448.
XXX - 9:35am EST: Lost acceleration power while driving on interstate, hybrid battery rapidly depleted forcing gas engine to engage at high RPMs in effort to maintain speed and charge hybrid battery. Decelerated from 65mph to roughly 40 mph within 1 mile of traveling distance, resulting in maneuvering of car over to right hand shoulder to park in the middle of [XXX] between [XXX] and [XXX]. Called [XXX] dispatch to request unit to park behind vehicle with emergency lights on to make other drivers aware while tow truck was called. While having the engine on and awaiting tow truck, vehicle dashboard displayed 'Check Hybrid System' warning message and began idling at lower RPMs than usual while
I am submitting this complaint to report two separate incidents involving a sudden and significant loss of acceleration in my vehicle while merging onto the freeway. These incidents created dangerous driving conditions and placed both myself and my children at risk. First Incident â July 2026 In July 2026, my vehicle experienced a sudden loss of acceleration while I was merging onto the freeway. I was traveling uphill in a single-lane merge area with no shoulder available to pull over safely. During this incident, the vehicle would not accelerate beyond approximately 40 mph, and I was forced to maintain that speed for several miles. I had both of my children in the vehicle at the time. Af
While driving in our Kia Sorento 2025 on XXX, completely secluded from any other traffic or road hazards, the sunroof exploded outward. The explosion was very loud and startled my wife, who was driving, almost causing a single-car accident. This is the second time this has happened in our family, and KIA is refusing to acknowledge any issue and won't even return our calls. I'm very worried about this causing a serious accident or even death. Glass shop in [XXX] said they've seen it multiple times but can't fix. Kia Dealer in [XXX] (our home) won't cover it under the "bumper-to-bumper" warranty or recall. Please intervene. If you don't, nothing will change and someone will die eventually. IN
While driving in a 55mph highway, I lost all accelerative power in my KIA Sorento Hybrid, driving my speed down to 25mph with vehicles behind me and no shoulder to pull onto. When I put my foot on the accelerator, the rmps on the dash would go all the way up 3000-4000 rpms, but there wasn't even a revving sound, and the car would not accelerate. Luckily I had just left my house was able to turn around and drive slowly home with my hazard lights on, the two miles back home. The first moment it happened the car behind me had to break, and luckily did so in time. From looking up the symptoms, it seems it may have been a malfunction with the HPCU. At no time did any diagnostic lights come on to
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid questions
Does the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid: Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights; Headlights and taillights may shut off unexpectedly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (24), Power Train (18), Fuel/Propulsion System (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.