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2020 Kia Sorento Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 128 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Kia Sorento

The 2020 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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47/100

Buyer Beware — 2020 Kia Sorento

The 2020 Kia Sorento shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
128
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
11 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Kia Sorento (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V703000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Kia Sorento

Based on 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
46
Electrical System
18
Power Train
17
Unknown Or Other
11
Trailer Hitches
7
Service Brakes
4
Exterior Lighting
3
Steering
3
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Kia Sorento — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 971 complaints 2015 741 complaints 2016 1,227 complaints 2017 781 complaints 2018 246 complaints 2019 411 complaints 2020 128 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 180 complaints 2023 103 complaints 2024 34 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Kia Sorento

Is the 2020 Kia Sorento reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Kia Sorento has 1 recall and 128 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Sorento have?
The 2020 Kia Sorento has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kia Sorento?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Kia Sorento are: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Kia Sorento safe to buy?
The 2020 Kia Sorento has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Sorento should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Sorento are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2016, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.