2013 Kia Sorento Specifications

Specifications

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
Full-time w/ locking center differential
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2003 - 2013
Price :	MSRP: $23,150-33,400 Invoice: $22,375-31,365
Weight :	3605 lbs \| 1635.2 kg
MPG City :	21
MPG Highway :	29

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2359 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Multi Point Fuel Injection

V 6 \| Continuously Variable; Valve Timing (CVVT)
Displacement :	3470 cc \| 211.8 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	276 HP (203.136 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Automatic Electronically controlled; Overdrive w/ Sportmatic

Handling

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V652000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence	An engine compartment 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. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
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	ENGINE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V750000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Consequence	An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
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	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20091019
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V626000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of 'Park' without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection.'
Consequence	Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.
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	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20110419
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V224000
Summary	Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Consequence	Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2013 Averages

Avg. Home :	$289,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.44
Total Car Production :	11,066,432

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2013 Kia Sorento? A: The 2013 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2013 Kia Sorento? A: The 2013 Kia Sorento has a length of 183.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2013 Kia Sorento? A: The 2013 Kia Sorento has a width of 74.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2013 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2013 Kia Sorento has 39.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2013 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2013 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.30 inches.

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Q: How much did the 2013 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2013 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $23,150 - $$33,400 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2013 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2013 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM

V 6 (3470 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 276 HP (203.136 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2013 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2013 Kia Sorento had a 6 speed Automatic Electronically controlled; Overdrive w/ Sportmatic gearbox.