2023 Kia Sorento safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
3
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2023 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (3 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Kia Sorento vehicles were involved in 16 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskHeating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness… · Sep 25, 2025
- Crash riskMounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview… · Aug 31, 2023
- Crash riskAir bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach · Aug 15, 2023