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Kia Sorento Hybrid — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Kia Sorento Hybrid model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
6
Best Years
2026, 2024

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Kia Sorento Hybrid Years Should You Avoid?

The Kia Sorento Hybrid shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

If you're shopping for a used Kia Sorento Hybrid, consider the 2026, 2024 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

6 model years analyzed