Things to consider when insuring one
5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
Most owner complaints are about the electrical system
11 of 44 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
2 recalls
- NHTSA 25V006000 · Jan 13, 2025
electrical system: body control module: software
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. 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."
- The risk
- A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.
- NHTSA 24V287000 · Apr 23, 2024
electrical system: wiring
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
- The risk
- A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.
Crash test ratings
2024 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 16%
2024 Kia Sorento SUV FWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 16%
2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 16%
What owners report
44 complaints to NHTSA, 4 involving a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries.
- Electrical system11
- Structure7
- Service brakes6
- Unknown or other6
- Engine5
- Power train5
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Visibility/wiper3
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Other 2024 Kia models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.