How many engine complaints does the 2025 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 24 engine-area complaints for the 2025 Kia Sorento, which is 32% of the 74 total complaints filed for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2025 Kia Sorento engine?

Yes. Recall 25V548000, reported August 25, 2025, covers connecting rod bolts that may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power. Kia will replace the sub engine assembly free of charge.

At what mileage do 2025 Sorento engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 2,106.5 miles.

Have the engine problems caused any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2025 Sorento and 0 fires or injuries.

What do owners describe happening with the engine?

Owners describe sudden power loss, limp mode with limited speed, engine bucking or misfiring, and RPM spikes without matching acceleration.

2025 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 24 engine-area complaints for the 2025 Kia Sorento, 32% of its 74 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 2,106.5 miles. A related recall (25V548000) covers improperly tightened connecting rod bolts that can cause loss of drive power.

Engine complaints: 24; 32% of 74
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,107 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or hesitation when accelerating, sometimes while merging or driving on the highway.
Several describe the vehicle entering limp mode with a speed limited to 20 or 30 mph and a warning message on the dash.
Some owners report the engine bucking, sputtering, or misfiring, with check engine lights and diagnostic codes showing cylinder misfires.
Multiple complaints describe RPM spikes with little corresponding increase in speed, similar to transmission slipping.
One owner reported the vehicle would not move from a stop until shifted back into park and then drive again.
A few complaints describe unintended or unexplained acceleration, including one that resulted in a crash into a parking pole.

When 2025 Kia Sorento engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2024, latest Aug 21, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2024 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2025 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2025 Kia Sorento

NHTSA 25V548000Aug 25, 2025Engine30 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:critical fasteners
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC349.

Engine complaints by Sorento model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20101 (33%)
2011359 (24%)
2012490 (56%)
2013521 (53%)
2014422 (43%)
2015377 (50%)
2016748 (60%)
2017414 (51%)
2018115 (45%)
2019176 (41%)
202069 (51%)
202174 (30%)
202263 (33%)
202341 (34%)
20246 (15%)
202524 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2025 Kia Sorento have?: NHTSA lists 24 engine-area complaints for the 2025 Kia Sorento, which is 32% of the 74 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Kia Sorento engine?: Yes. Recall 25V548000, reported August 25, 2025, covers connecting rod bolts that may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power. Kia will replace the sub engine assembly free of charge.
At what mileage do 2025 Sorento engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 2,106.5 miles.
Have the engine problems caused any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2025 Sorento and 0 fires or injuries.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?: Owners describe sudden power loss, limp mode with limited speed, engine bucking or misfiring, and RPM spikes without matching acceleration.