2026 Kia Sorento recalls

2 safety recalls, 9 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
9Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Kia Sorento recall list

Electrical System recall

26V-046
January 27, 2026 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. 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."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

Tires recall

25V-745
October 31, 2025 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety risk
Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

2026 Kia Sorento owner complaints

9 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other3
Electrical System2
Engine2
Structure1
Lane Departure1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes1
Back Over Prevention1

Recent complaints

October 14, 2026Unknown or Other

Subject: Safety Complaint – Intermittent Infotainment Screen and Backup Camera Failure – 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid I am experiencing an ongoing issue with my 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD. Almost every time I start my vehicle, the entire right-hand infotainment display remains completely black for approximately five minutes before suddenly turning on and functioning normally. During this time, the audio system continues playing music, and the instrument cluster, including the speedometer and gauges, functions normally. However, the infotainment screen remains completely black, even when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. As a result, I have no access to the rearview camera d

October 8, 2026Electrical System

The digital instrument cluster intermittently goes completely blank and displays "NO SIGNAL". This issue prevents me from seeing critical safety information and puts not only myself, but other drivers at risk. The vehicle was purchased on 6/6/26 and the first incident happened on 8/8/26. This happened multiple times, including during active drives. I was able to safety capture a video on 8/18/26. The vehicle was dropped at an authorized dealer on 8/24/26, along with my video proof. After one week, the dealer informed me they could not replicate the issue and refused to attempt repairs. I have opened a corporate case with Kia America who have also been very unresponsive. There are open recall

October 7, 2026Electrical SystemStructureLane Departure

Passenger door failed to open three times since purchase. Tried locking/unlocking door from inside, outside and with key fob. Dealership looked at it in May 2026 and I reported it again because it happened two more times since. They couldn't duplicate it the first time and said it was to intermittent for the service manager to talk to me when I went in for an oil change. The lane keeping feature constantly hunts left ant right going down the road and feels unsafe around curves. The dealership took it on a short drive and said nothing was wrong and said they would not check the calibration. The right side of the driver display that has the map and radio goes out sometimes sitting still and at

September 17, 2026Engine

We bought this car new on XXX. On XXX as my family and I were returning from a vacation, re-entering the interstate, the gas engine on the Sorento hybrid would not start. There was no warning or error message. I put the pedal to the floor and it would not pick up speed as we entered XXX. I tried switching the drive mode to sport, then to smart. Nothing worked. The fastest I could get the car going was about 50mph for a few seconds, then it slowed to 40 mph as traffic was bearing down on us, starting with an 18 wheeler truck that I could see in my rearview mirror. I had to put my emergency blinkers on and drive on the little bit of shoulder that there was on a bridge, and pull off onto the sh

September 2, 2026Unknown or Other

My 2026 Sorento developed a fault after just two weeks of use. It had to be towed three times because the engine shuts down and won't restart. I tried to resolve the issue with the dealership, but they claim there is nothing wrong with the car. I reported the situation to Kia America; after a 19-day wait, they replied that there is nothing they can do and that I must pick up the vehicle from the Kia East Orlando dealership, or else I will have to pay parking fees. During this time—while the car was being towed three times by Kia’s own partners and transported to the dealership—it sustained damage to the trunk. They claim the car arrived at the dealership in that condition but refuse to provi

2026 Kia Sorento crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 KIA SORENTO HYBRID SUV HEV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Kia Sorento: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.9%.

2026 Kia Sorento recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Kia Sorento have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Kia Sorento. The most recent, filed January 27, 2026, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2026 Kia Sorento problems?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (3 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2026 Kia Sorento safe?

The 2026 Kia Sorento earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Kia Sorento?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Sorento, Sorento Hybrid.