2025 Kia Sorento Problems
What owners have reported about the 2025 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 2025 Kia Sorento a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Sorento. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, the 15th most of 17 Sorento model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, transmission and engine.
76 complaints 3 recalls, 1 can stall 15th worst of 17 Sorento years
Top 2025 Kia Sorento problems
Electrical problems
22 complaints (29%) name the electrical system.
Transmission problems
19 complaints (25%) name the transmission.
Engine problems
19 complaints (25%) name the engine.
Emergency braking problems
9 complaints (12%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2025 Kia Sorento recalls
Instrument cluster / panel
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System." An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
Recall 26V046000 · Jan 2026Critical fasteners
Can stallThe connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge.
Recall 25V548000 · Aug 2025Software, Headlights
A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge.
Recall 25V006000 · Jan 2025Get an email when your 2025 Kia Sorento gets a new recall
We check NHTSA every month. If a new recall or safety investigation covers the 2025 Kia Sorento, you'll hear about it the same week.
One email per new recall. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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 2025 Kia Sorento a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Sorento. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, the 15th most of 17 Sorento model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, transmission and engine.
What are the most common 2025 Kia Sorento problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, transmission, engine and emergency braking system. 22 complaints (29%) name the electrical system.
At what mileage do 2025 Kia Sorento electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 6,000–31,000 miles, with a middle value near 15,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sorento have?
3. Instrument cluster / panel (26V046000); Critical fasteners (25V548000); Software, Headlights (25V006000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2025 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.