2016 Kia Sorento Specifications

Specifications

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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 (4.0 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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

Transmission:
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. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. 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	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	TRAILER HITCHES
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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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 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.