2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid fuel/propulsion system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving in a 55mph highway, I lost all accelerative power in my KIA Sorento Hybrid, driving my speed down to 25mph with vehicles behind me and no shoulder to pull onto. When I put my foot on the accelerator, the rmps on the dash would go all the way up 3000-4000 rpms, but there wasn't even a…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Sorento Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sorento Hybrid | 10 | 33% |
| 2021 Sorento Hybrid | 2 | 10% |
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.