2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid SX-Prestige has repeated issues with the engine and drive train. On December 30th, 2025 it was diagnosed with a blocked breather hose sensor, causing the check engine light to come on. On July 1, 2026, the car rapidly decelerated while driving on the highway (limp mode)…”
filed Aug 30, 2026
“This report concerns a repeating loss of power in the 2025 Kia Sorrento-Hybrid that forces the engine into "limp-mode". This issue has occurred when traveling at speeds exceeding 55mph on highway as well as when accelerating to merge into traffic. The vehicle does not flash any warning lights on…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Sorento Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sorento Hybrid | 12 | 40% |
| 2021 Sorento Hybrid | 10 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.