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We buy Kia Sorentos from every year, 2003–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Kia Sorento by year
The Sorento is a SUV sold from 2003–2020 with engines including 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 55 recalls and 9,505 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sorento | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 1 | 305 |
| 2004 Sorento | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15–16 | 0 | 220 |
| 2005 Sorento | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15–16 | 0 | 307 |
| 2006 Sorento | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15–16 | 1 | 242 |
| 2007 Sorento | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 4 | 154 |
| 2008 Sorento | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 3 | 217 |
| 2009 Sorento | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 17–18 | 2 | 55 |
| 2011 Sorento | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–24 | 7 | 1,520 |
| 2012 Sorento | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–24 | 5 | 880 |
| 2013 Sorento | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 20–24 | 5 | 981 |
| 2014 Sorento | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | 20–22 | 6 | 988 |
| 2015 Sorento | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 3 | 753 |
| 2016 Sorento | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | 19–24 | 8 | 1,254 |
| 2017 Sorento | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | 19–24 | 4 | 806 |
| 2018 Sorento | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | 19–24 | 3 | 255 |
| 2019 Sorento | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | 21–25 | 2 | 431 |
| 2020 Sorento | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | 20–25 | 1 | 137 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Kia Sorento problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Sorento, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Kia Sorento: questions
How much is a junk Kia Sorento worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Sorentos with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Kia Sorentos that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2003–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Kia Sorento year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2011 Sorento (1,520). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, electrical system and unknown or other.
Which Kia Sorento year has the most recalls?
The 2016 Sorento has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 8. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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