Kia Sorento: best and worst years
2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Best bets: UM (2015-2020), MQ4 (2020-2026) (good value in our guides).
2015-2020UM
Good valueGood value: 13 known problems, 2 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Gearshift cable / park recall (roll-away risk); High-pressure fuel pump failure (debris through fuel system).
Full UM guide →2020-2026MQ4
Good valueGood value: 16 known problems, 2 high-severity. Worst to watch for: 8DCT transmission electric oil pump (EOP) recall - loss of drive; 8DCT low-speed clutch shudder / judder and jerky take-up.
Year-specific notes in the guide
- 2020-20228DCT transmission electric oil pump (EOP) recall - loss of drive (Any (2020-2022 build))
- 2023-2024ICCU / lighting and electrical recalls (PE facelift) (Any (2023-2024))
Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.