These are standard specifications for the 2016 Kia Sorento, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Electronically-controlled
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - |
| Weight : | 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg |
| MPG City : | 21 |
| MPG Highway : | 29 |
| Combined MPG : | 1.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3342 cc | 203.9 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque : | 252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 5300 RPM |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
6 Automatic Electronically-controlled
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.639 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.826 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.841 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.386 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.772 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  15.8% |
| 2016 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 15% |
Recall
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V703000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. |
| Consequence | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 11, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V612000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway. |
| Consequence | A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V703000 |
| Summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. |
| Consequence | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 11, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V480000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded. |
| Consequence | The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110419 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V907000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20141023 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V446000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt. |
| Consequence | If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC123. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20141027 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V862000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, ' Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' |
| Consequence | If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20141027 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V089000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle. |
| Consequence | If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160305 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V770000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Kia Sorento?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Sorento? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 109.45 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Sorento? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a length of 187.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Sorento? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.41 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has 39.53 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has legroom of 44.09 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Sorento? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento was a Crossover.Q: What engines did the 2016 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 6 (3342 cc | 203.9 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 5300 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento had a 6 speed Automatic Electronically-controlled gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Sorento? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 109.45 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Sorento? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a length of 187.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Sorento? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.41 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has 39.53 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has legroom of 44.09 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Sorento? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento was a Crossover.Q: What engines did the 2016 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2016 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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