2016 Kia Sorento Review

2016 Kia Sorento is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 187.40 in length and 66.30 in height. Made in United States, 2016 Kia Sorento has 15 trims priced by the manufacturer at 24,900 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 2016 Kia Sorento. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.80 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 21 of gasoline in the city and 21 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Sorento
Trims Available: 15
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $24,900 USD
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY
Tires: P235/65R17
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Kia Sorento 2016 Trims

2016 Kia Sorento L 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento LX V6 AWD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento EX AWD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento EX 2WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 27 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento LX AWD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 26 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento LX V6 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento SX AWD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

2016 Kia Sorento Limited V6 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento LX 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento EX V6 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento EX V6 AWD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento SX 2WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

2016 Kia Sorento SX V6 2WD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 26 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento SX V6 AWD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2016 Kia Sorento Limited V6 AWD

Engine: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 15V089000 started on /Date(1423803600000-0500)/.

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.

Recall 15V446000 started on /Date(1436846400000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 16V480000 started on /Date(1467172800000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 16V862000 started on /Date(1480482000000-0500)/.

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.

Recall 16V770000 started on /Date(1477281600000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 18V907000 started on /Date(1545195600000-0500)/.

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.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2016 Kia Sorento is related to the latest recall where "if the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash". 2016 Kia Sorento is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2015 Kia Sorento.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2016 Kia Sorento is its excellent fuel economy. 2016 Kia Sorento has a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 21/29 mpg city/highway.

The 2016 Kia Sorento has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

2016 Kia Sorento can go 394.8 miles in the city and 545.2 on the highways.

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