Is the 2015 Kia Sorento a good car?

Q: Are there any recalls on the 2015 Kia Sorento?

Yes — the 2015 Kia Sorento has 3 NHTSA recalls on record, most recently for Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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B-6.5/10

The 2015 Kia Sorento SX offers a lot in terms of interior space and features for its price, but be vigilant about engine ticking noises that have been noted in some units. Its overall reliability is mediocre, so make sure it has been well-maintained.

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Pros

Spacious interior
Good value for the money
Long warranty coverage if certified

Cons

Mediocre fuel economy
Occasional engine noise issues
Some interior materials feel low-grade

Ownership at a glance

Fuel economy

18 mpg

Maintenance cost

$1,500/yr

Expected lifespan

200,000 miles

Common problems to watch for

Engine ticking noise
Electrical system problems
Frequent battery drain

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Active recalls (3)

The 2015 Kia Sorento has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module (campaign 21V331000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings — Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor …
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module — Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module — Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly …

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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.

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