2023 Kia Sorento Problems
What owners have reported about the 2023 Kia Sorento, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2023 Kia Sorento a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Sorento. Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA, the 14th most of 17 Sorento model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and transmission.
123 complaints 3 recalls, 1 fire risk 14th worst of 17 Sorento years
Top 2023 Kia Sorento problems
Electrical problems
37 complaints (30%) name the electrical system.
Engine problems
32 complaints (26%) name the engine.
Transmission problems
22 complaints (18%) name the transmission.
Emergency braking problems
14 complaints (11%) name the emergency braking system, most often the warnings and adaptive cruise control.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (12 of 123). The amber line is the middle value, about 17,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2023 Kia Sorento recalls
Fuses and circuit breakers, Fan / motor
Fire riskThe heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire. A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge.
Recall 25V649000 · Sep 2025Camera
The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 23V610000 · Aug 2023Labels
The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge.
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Sorento years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2023 Kia Sorento a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Sorento. Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA, the 14th most of 17 Sorento model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and transmission.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Sorento problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, engine, transmission and emergency braking system. 37 complaints (30%) name the electrical system.
At what mileage do 2023 Kia Sorento electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 2,000–25,000 miles, with a middle value near 2,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sorento have?
3. Fuses and circuit breakers, Fan / motor (25V649000); Camera (23V610000); Labels (23V579000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2023 Kia Sorento?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2009 and 2025 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.