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Kia Sorento Hybrid: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (82/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
4 complaints · 2 recalls
35 complaints · 2 recalls
104 complaints · 3 recalls
12 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
21 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
128 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
414 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
248 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
788 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
1,236 complaints · 8 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
745 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
976 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
977 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
875 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
1,515 complaints · 8 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
Zeroing in on the 2025?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid head-to-head →