2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid

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City
33
MPGe
Highway
34
MPGe
Combined
33
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
440 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
3 hr 24 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
45.0
City 44.0 / Hwy 47.0 kWh
Electric Motor
72 kW PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 440 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr 24 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 45.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
33
Hwy
34
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
111 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.7 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)
45 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
44 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
47 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2025 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
63
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems2 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include power train and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1

2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Power Train: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 03/22/2026CrashODI#11726151
On March 13, 2026, Friday, at about 3:00 pm, was driving XXX on US XXX toward the XXX stop and go traffic backup for several miles. Sun was behind direction of traffic flow. Temperature was low-mid…
Other / UnknownFiled: 01/08/2025ODI#11634887
Spare tire jack collapsed when jacking up the vehicle. I don’t think the jack is rated for a PHEV Sorento.

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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