Model year guide

2016 Kia sorento awd

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Kia sorento awd is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Kia sorento awd — representative photo
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2016 Kia sorento awd at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined19–22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Kia sorento awd recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Kia sorento awd.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Kia sorento awd MPG & running costs

Combined19–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,267
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,333 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Kia sorento awd costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,335
Fuel only$16,335
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Kia sorento awd trims & engines on record

Trims
L / LX
Engines
2.4L

2016 Kia sorento awd vehicles on record

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2016 Kia sorento awd — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Kia sorento awd have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia sorento awd. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Kia sorento awd get?

The 2016 Kia sorento awd has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.