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2023 Kia Sorento

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

6.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,738

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Heater And Defroster

Transport Canada recall 2025516 · manufacturer campaign RC219

26 September 2025

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the blower motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt. Note: This recall only affects Sorento LX+ models.

Why it matters

Wiring that overheats and melts can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the blower motor wiring harness and the blower motor resistor.

2,284 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2023494 · manufacturer campaign RC187

1 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2022–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera mounting clips could fail. If this happens, the rearview camera could fall out of position and cause the rearview image not to display correctly.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera housing, and replace it as necessary.

10,587 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2023465 · manufacturer campaign RC185

17 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the airbag warning labels on the driver and passenger sun visors could peel off. Canadian regulations require information about the airbag system to be provided on the sun visors.

Why it matters

The airbag warning labels provide information about the airbags and child restraint safety recommendations. Not following these recommendations could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and replace the driver and passenger sun visors, as needed.

5,146 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 79% of 245 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
65 g/km
Rated range
51 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Sorento. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Kia Sorento get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Kia Sorento at 6.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 65 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Kia Sorento for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,738 in fuel, producing roughly 2,590 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.