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Reliability Database
Kia

Sorento

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
4 Generations
22 Engines Rated
9,760 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
11 recommended 3 caution 8 avoid

Generation Timeline

2003-2009 BL
8 engines
1,501 complaints 🔥 43 ☠ 6
6.6L 8-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.4)
→
2011-2015 XM
7 engines
5,053 complaints 🔥 233 ☠ 1
3.3L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.3)
→
2016-2020 UM
4 engines
2,740 complaints 🔥 114 ☠ 1
2.4L ❌ Avoid (1.9)
→
2021-2025 MQ4
3 engines
466 complaints 🔥 5
1.6L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
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