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Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (75/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2023 75

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.

202664/100
Too New

4 complaints · 2 recalls

202564/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

202375/100
Buybest year

107 complaints · 3 recalls

202264/100
Caution

181 complaints · 6 recalls · Park-it recall

202164/100
Unproven

0 complaints · 4 recalls · Park-it recall

202064/100
Caution

130 complaints · 1 recalls · Park-it recall

201963/100
Caution

416 complaints · 2 recalls · Park-it recall

201864/100
Caution

248 complaints · 3 recalls · Park-it recall

201757/100
Caution

788 complaints · 4 recalls · Park-it recall

201647/100
Caution

1,237 complaints · 8 recalls · Park-it recall

201562/100
Caution

746 complaints · 3 recalls · Park-it recall

201450/100
Caution

978 complaints · 6 recalls · Park-it recall

201358/100
Caution

977 complaints · 5 recalls · Park-it recall

201258/100
Caution

875 complaints · 5 recalls · Park-it recall

201151/100
Caution

1,516 complaints · 8 recalls · Park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2023?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.