2026 Kia Sorento recalls and problems

The 2026 Kia Sorento has 2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2026 compares

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Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 24 Sorento model years — 23rd most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls

6complaints

2crashes

0fires

1injuries

7,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Jan 26, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles

Problem: 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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.

Tires

Oct 30, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V745000 · 45 vehicles

Problem: 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Anti-lock braking or traction control systems that do not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes2

Unknown or other2

Back Over Prevention1

Electrical System1

Engine1

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Lane Departure1

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Kia Sorento years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Kia Sorento have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Kia Sorento, the latest from Jan 26, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Kia Sorento?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (2), unknown or other (2), back over prevention (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.