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Reliability Database
Kia

Sorento

Midsize SUV
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
4 Generations
23 Engines Rated
9,653 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
6 recommended 6 caution 11 avoid

Generation Timeline

2003-2009 BL
7 engines
1,412 complaints 🔥 38 ☠ 4
3.8L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
→
2011-2015 XM
6 engines
5,038 complaints 🔥 233 ☠ 1
3.3L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.5)
→
2016-2020 UM
6 engines
2,737 complaints 🔥 114 ☠ 1
2.4L ⚠️ Caution (2.1)
→
2021-2025 MQ4
4 engines
466 complaints 🔥 5
1.6L Turbo 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
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