2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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". The 4th time the error didn't appear , but…”
filed Feb 9, 2026
“Vehicle suddenly loses power while driving. Engine does not turn on, vehicle will run on battery until battery is dead, then putting the vehicle in park once stopped. Vehicle will not accelerate normally since the engine does not turn on. Only goes 10-20 mph. Lights on the dash come on, prompting…”
filed May 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Sorento Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento Hybrid | 19 | 51% |
| 2021 Sorento Hybrid | 10 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.