Kia Sorento AWD

20152026 · 27 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
22
Best
25

The Kia Sorento AWD has been tested by the EPA across 27 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2026. Over this period, the Sorento AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400232825MPG
2026
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400232825MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400232825MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500232524MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,500222724MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500232524MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,500222724MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500232524MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2020
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2020
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2019
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2019
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2018
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700212522MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192522MPG
2018
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700192522MPG
2017
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700212522MPG
2017
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2016
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,700212522MPG
2016
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2015
2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
2015
3.3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
25
2025
25
2024
25
2023
24
2022
24
2021
24
2020
23
2019
23
2018
22
2017
22
2016
22
2015
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sorento AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Sorento AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Sorento grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
596
Total Deaths
237

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.4%
Fire Occurrence
3.5%
Speeding Involved
9.9%
DUI Involved
8.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
11%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes124
Fatalities
48
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2022
Fatal Crashes96
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2021
Fatal Crashes100
Fatalities
43
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2020
Fatal Crashes79
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.42
2019
Fatal Crashes64
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2018
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.31
2017
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2016
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2015
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2014
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2026
1
2025
2
2024
2
2023
1
2022
3
2021
3
2019
1
2018
2
2017
1
2016
7
2015
3
Critical
Moderate
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