2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid. 1 carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Kia dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Check your Sorento Hybrid by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid, reporting 1 crashes, 4 injuries. Kia has issued at least 47 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
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Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“We were involved in a T-bone type accident at highway speeds. I am filing a complaint because I feel Kia Of America did not pursue potential safety issues with the seatbelts. I called them to inform them of the issue to see if there was any other similar trending reports.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11657484
“The sub roof exploded while on the freeway and all the glass shattered like rain onto the fabric underneath. We pulled over on the side of the freeway and are waiting for a tow. We didn't see any large objects fall or fly towards the car. It sounded like a huge explosion then left a big whole.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748566
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH on several occasions, the vehicle stalled after the battery became drained. The vehicle was able to restart each time after waiting for the battery to recharge.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11718445
“While driving hybrid battery depletes and car stops accelerating. With pedal to the floor, it may get to 60 MPH, other times 15 MPH. Car doesn't sound great while this is happening. 3/4 times an error showed up stating "Check Hybrid System-Stop Safely".”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11716868
“While driving on September 15, 2025, the vehicle displayed a loud beeping and the warning message "Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely. The vehicle restarted about an hour later, but the combustion engine ran very rough. The Kia dealer inspected it but reported no stored error codes.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11689872
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Kia dealer.