2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive

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City

MPGe

Highway

MPGe

Combined

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 AC 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

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,050/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (AM-S6)	Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid	33	34	33	$2,050

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: 110 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

2026 KIA SORENTO SUV N/A 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 Probability	15.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard

Owner Complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems3 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2026 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include brakes and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes

Advanced Safety (ADAS)

Crashes Reported

Fires Reported

Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 05/12/2026CrashODI#11737357

The contact owns a 2026 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 2 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop and rolled forwar…

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

Other / UnknownFiled: 05/11/20261 InjuryODI#11737171

I HAD GOT OFF WORK AND GOT INSIDE MY VEHICLE,A 2026 KIA SORENTO AND WHEN I STARTED MY VEHICLE THE BACK WINDOW SPORADICALLY SHATTERED AND I DO HAVE CCTV OF IT AS WELL

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

BrakesFiled: 04/14/2026CrashODI#11731023

I am reporting a suspected brake system malfunction. About one block before my destination, I stopped at a traffic light and applied light pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle slammed and jerked t…

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

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.

Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid MPG History

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