NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Safety Record
The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 66 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid does not carry a federal Safety Index or star ratings, as NHTSA has not crash-tested this model. Its safety profile, based on available data, remains unconfirmed. The vehicle exhibits a Light recall and complaint burden band, with three active recall campaigns. These campaigns address electrical and engine concerns. Owner-reported complaints total 66. This data set provides no basis to assess crash safety performance.
The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 66 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In?
The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid faces three recalls in its initial model year, a notable volume that includes a critical engine connecting rod bolt issue. This recall, addressing improperly torqued fasteners, points to a structural engine concern. Further recalls involve the body control module software and the instrument cluster, exposing electrical system vulnerabilities. Owner complaints total 66, with 5 reports citing crashes and 3 detailing injuries. These figures, while unverified, require attention in assessing safety performance. The vehicle's Light recall and complaint burden band indicates a lower combined volume within its class, but the nature of the recalls is significant. No prior model years of the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid have been tested by NHTSA for crash data comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In have any recalls?
The three recalls for this model year cover three distinct areas: an instrument cluster and panel electrical system issue shared with other 2025-2026 Sorento variants, a critical engine fastener concern involving connecting rod bolts that may have been improperly torqued, and a body control module software error affecting 2024-2025 Sorento models including this PHEV. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is stated in the available campaign data, but owners should verify current remedy status at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V046000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
Reported 2026-01-27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS25V548000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sub engine assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC349.
Reported 2025-08-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE25V006000
Risk: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.
Reported 2025-01-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In?
Owners have filed 66 unverified allegations with NHTSA. The most frequently reported components are Electrical System and Unknown Or Other, each cited 18 times, followed closely by Engine and Power Train at 17 each. Forward Collision Avoidance accounts for 8 alleged reports and Vehicle Speed Control for 6. These are consumer allegations, not established defects.
66 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In?
Any used or pre-owned example of this model year may carry unresolved recall campaigns. Run the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase or continued operation to confirm whether the connecting rod bolt, body control module, or instrument cluster remedies have been completed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- A recall covering connecting rod bolts in the engine, citing possible improper torque during manufacturing, applies to certain 2025 Sorento and K4 vehicles and is among the three campaigns active for this model year.
- Sixty-six owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, including 5 crash-related and 3 injury-related allegations, with Electrical System, Engine, and Power Train among the most cited components.
- Owners and prospective buyers should check their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to determine whether all three recall remedies have been completed, particularly the engine fastener campaign.
FAQ2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In safety questions
Was the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 66 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 66 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Kia Sorento Plug-In 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.