2023 Kia Sorento Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2023 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

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City
35
MPGe
Highway
33
MPGe
Combined
34
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
460 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
3 hr 24 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
43.0
City 40.0 / Hwy 45.0 kWh
Electric Motor
67 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 460 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr 24 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 43.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
35
Hwy
33
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,000

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
105 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
43 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
40 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
45 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
98
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems98 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 98 owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
31
Engine
25
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
19
Power Train
17
Speed Control
10
Brakes
10
Visibility / Wipers
9
Steering
5

2023 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Electrical System: 31 complaints, Engine: 25 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 19 complaints, Power Train: 17 complaints, Speed Control: 10 complaints, Brakes: 10 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 9 complaints, Steering: 5 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
4
Fires Reported
6
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 05/21/2026ODI#11739280
I am submitting a vehicle safety and certification concern regarding a 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid that was marketed and offered for sale as a Kia Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle by Shawnee Mission Kia,…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 07/16/2025ODI#11673946
6/22/24-Initial start of dashboard light "miscommunication"-Codes could not be duplicated at Evans Kia dealership 7/11/24-Miscommunication occurs again-Codes pulled for diagnostics 7/22/24-Car brought…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/14/20241 InjuryODI#11608380
The vehicle was purchased new. From day one, there were issues. When it was delivered from the factory, it was discovered to be partly unpainted. This raised quality concerns. So far, the most serious…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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