2019 Kia Sorento
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Kia Sorento is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.
2019 Kia Sorento at a glance
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2019 Kia Sorento recalls 2
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, whi…
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia c…
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is S…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2019 Kia Sorento common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2019 Kia Sorento MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2019 Kia Sorento worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2019 Kia Sorento costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($24,497) with the same model 5 model-years older ($17,123), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2019 Kia Sorento trims & engines on record
2019 Kia Sorento vehicles on record
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPG4A55KG547435
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPGDA55KG558595
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPG4A35KG524364
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPGDA36KG449609
2019 Kia Sorento EX, EX Sport5XYPHDA50KG565483
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPG4A33KG580271
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPG4A38KG567810
2019 Kia Sorento EX, EX Sport5XYPH4A54KG478055
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPG4A5XKG432619
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPG4A32KG509210
2019 Kia Sorento EX, EX Sport5XYPH4A57KG472749
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPG4A33KG542622
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPGDA32KG461837
2019 Kia Sorento SX, SXL5XYPKDA56KG464451
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPGDA50KG488410
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPGDA51KG447199
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPG4A56KG494728
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S5XYPGDA54KG586906
Other Kia Sorento model years
2019 Kia Sorento — frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Kia Sorento have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Kia Sorento. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Sorento?
Based on 413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, power train, service brakes.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Sorento get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Kia Sorento at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway).
How much is a 2019 Kia Sorento worth?
Comparable 2019 Kia Sorento listings run roughly $18,500–$29,955, typically around $24,497 (from 15 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.