2026 Kia Sorento
2026 Kia Sorento — The Kia Sorento is a series of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive family SUVs manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2002 through four generations.
Trim: X-Line
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Kia Sorento snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Kia Sorento typically asks about $32,100 versus a $34,100 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Kia Sorento has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Electrical System) and 4 owner complaints. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Sorento is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$32,100
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$34,100
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
4
Top: Service Brakes
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Sorento?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints for the 2026 Kia Sorento. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Electrical System
2026-01-27
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles…
Campaign 26V046000
Tires
2025-10-31
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Campaign 25V745000
Owner complaints
4 complaints · 2 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Service Brakes2
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Unknown Or Other1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Kia Sorento -- Still a GREAT Value-Packed Pick for 2026! (+New Steering Wheel)
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Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Sorento. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Sorento cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $32,100 in typical used asking against a $34,100 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $34,100
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $32,100
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,000 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Sorento?
The 2026 Kia Sorento is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Kia Sorento continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia Sorento is a series of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive family SUVs manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2002 through four generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sorento transitioned to a larger car-based platform which placed it into the mid-size crossover SUV class, and has been developed alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe. It is presumably named after the Italian city of Sorrento, although Kia did not confirm this. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD; 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A FWD.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 26 mpg
- About 189.0 × 74.8 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 281 hp, 23 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
281 hp
Combined MPG
23 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (23 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,826
5-year energy
$9,130
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 23 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 189.0 in
- Width
- 74.8 in
- Height
- 66.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 110.6 in
- Curb weight
- 3825.0 lb
- Seating
- 7
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 31
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | X-Line | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 281 hp | 227 hp |
| Combined MPG | 23 | 36 |
| Engine | 2.5L Turbo I4 | 1.6L Turbo Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 7 | 6 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | — | — | 23 | AWD | |
| 227 | — | — | 36 | AWD |