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2021 Kia Sorento Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 0 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 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2021 Kia Sorento

The 2021 Kia Sorento shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
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Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Kia Sorento (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V519000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V703000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V760000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V649000
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Kia Sorento — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

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 2025 63 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Kia Sorento

Is the 2021 Kia Sorento reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Kia Sorento has 4 recalls and no complaints on file. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Sorento have?
The 2021 Kia Sorento has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Kia Sorento?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2021 Kia Sorento in NHTSA data.
Is the 2021 Kia Sorento safe to buy?
The 2021 Kia Sorento has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are 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, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 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.