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KIA Sorento 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 4WD ExecutiveLine common faults.

2024–, SUV, hybrid, 265 HP.

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No fault write-up yet. 2 recalls.

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KIA Sorento 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 4WD ExecutiveLine

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Official recall2 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

Most recent: 25 August 2025

25V548000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERSENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS25 August 2025 · NHTSA (USA)

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.

The authority's notice

25V006000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE13 January 2025 · NHTSA (USA)

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.

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Variant data

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Factory data

Trim
-GDi Plug-in Hybrid 4WD ExecutiveLine
Body
SUV
Fuel
hybrid
Transmission
automatic
Engine size
1598 cc
Power
195 kW (265 HP)
Drive
AWD
Production
2024–

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years

  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years

  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)
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