EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Kia Sorento IV
2020–now · Kia Sorento 4
1
engines covered
5
known faults
3,802
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
9
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Kia Sorento IV has been built since 2020.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DCT mechatronic / solenoids: it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €800–2,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (7.6 %), tyres and wheels (3.5 %), exhaust, emissions and leaks (0.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C3 · ~6.4 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine)
Injectors (piezo)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough running
Fix: Replace injector
€400–1,200
Timing chain / tensioner
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle on start
Fix: Replace chain kit
€800–1,500
Gearboxes
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
8DCT (8-speed, wet clutch)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 3,802 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.3 % | 1.3 % |
| Suspension | 0.5 % | 1.2 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.5 % | 5.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.6 % | 9.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.7 % | 0.8 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 1,718 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.0 % |
| Suspension | 0.1 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 8.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.1 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 58,769, of which 88 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Hybrid1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 132 kW (179 hp) · Hybrid | 52.1 % | 2021–2025 | 81 g/km | 4.0 L |
| 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine)2.2 (2,151 cm³) · 142 kW (193 hp) · Diesel | 24.7 % | 2022–2025 | 171 g/km | 6.5 L |
| 1.6 Hybrid1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 118 kW (160 hp) · Hybrid | 11.8 % | 2024–2025 | 65 g/km | 2.8 L |
| 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine)2.2 (2,151 cm³) · 148 kW (201 hp) · Diesel | 8.3 % | 2021–2024 | 174 g/km | 6.7 L |
| 1.6 Hybrid1.6 (1,598 cm³) · 117 kW (159 hp) · Hybrid | 2.2 % | 2025–2025 | 101 g/km | 4.5 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 147 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (9). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Visibility Kia Cluster Malfunction Recall24/04/2026 · R/2026/139
- Lights Kia Sorento MQ4 PDC Recall03/04/2025 · R/2025/130
- Other Turn signals may not activate intermittently due to improper switch contact in the multifunction switch18/09/2023 · R/2023/269
- Fuel system Poor moulding of the plastic fuel tank by a temporary supplier can lead to a potential fuel leak24/04/2023 · R/2023/077
- Engine / loss of power The High Pressure Electric Oil Pump within the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) may experience an internal fault09/01/2023 · R/2022/363
- Fuel system A fuel leak can develop on the diesel low pressure fuel line24/05/2022 · R/2022/143
- Seat belt A fault has been identified in the manufacture of the front l/h seat belt pre-tensioner20/05/2022 · R/2022/147
- Fire risk The electrical connector to the ptc heater can overheat03/05/2022 · R/2022/104
The other recalls (1) are listed in the app.
Common questions
Does the Kia Sorento IV have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine): chain.
What are the known problems with the Kia Sorento IV?
The faults with the highest risk: DCT mechatronic / solenoids (120,000–220,000 km, €800–2,000); EGR / DPF (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); injectors (piezo) (150,000–250,000 km, €400–1,200). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Kia Sorento IV most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 0–50 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (7.6 %), tyres and wheels (3.5 %), exhaust, emissions and leaks (0.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
What should you check when buying a used Kia Sorento IV?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (9 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: harsh shifts; limp mode, DPF light. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Kia Sorento I 2002–2009Kia Sorento III 2014–2020Kia Sorento II 2009–2014
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Kia Sportage (QL) 2015–2021Hyundai Tucson (TL) 2015–2020Hyundai Santa Fe IV 2018–2023
Other Kia models
Kia EV6 2021–Kia Soul III (e-Soul) 2019–Kia Sportage (NQ5) 2021–Kia XCeed 2019–Kia Ceed III 2018–Kia ProCeed 2018–Kia EV9 2023–Kia Picanto III 2017–Kia Rio IV 2017–2023Kia Stonic 2017–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026