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Kia Sorento FWD

2015–2026 · 27 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
24
Best
26
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The Kia Sorento FWD has been tested by the EPA across 27 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2026. Over this period, the Sorento FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 24 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 Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2026
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,600202923MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,600202923MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,600202923MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,300242926MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,300242926MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,300242926MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S8) • Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2020
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2020
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2019
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2019
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2018
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2018
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$3,000182520MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2017
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2017
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$3,000182520MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2016
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2016
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$3,000182520MPG
2015
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,850182521MPG
2015
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
26
2025
26
2024
26
2023
26
2022
26
2021
26
2020
25
2019
25
2018
24
2017
24
2016
24
2015
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sorento FWD) 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 FWD. 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
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

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
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