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Fuel economy details

Kia Sorento 2024

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 3 versions of this vehicle. The overview shows the published range; open each version to compare its powertrain and operating estimates.

23–26published combined MPG
20–23 / 28–31published city / highway MPG
$2,350–$2,650estimated annual fuel-cost range

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

Configuration comparison

What changes across the published versions

These 3 EPA configurations are listed for this model year. Compare the exact powertrain before relying on a single rating.

Highest combined ratingSIDI & PFI · Automatic (S8) reaches 26 combined MPG.
Lowest estimated annual costSIDI & PFI · Automatic (S8) is listed at $2,350 per year.
Published range23–26 combined MPG, a difference of 3.

Estimated annual fuel costs differ by up to $300 across the published configurations.

SIDI & PFI · Automatic (S8)

26 combined MPG
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
Vehicle classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Tailpipe CO₂339 g/mi
EPA base modelSorento
Start-stop systemYes

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score
5
EPA greenhouse gas score
5
Estimated annual petroleum use
11.4 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison
costs $750 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 49 EPA records from 2024 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position
At or above 41%
Combined MPG vs median
2 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median
$150 higher than the class median.

SIDI & PFI · Automatic (AM-S8)

23 combined MPG
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
Vehicle classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)
Tailpipe CO₂382 g/mi
EPA base modelSorento
TurbochargerYes
Start-stop systemYes

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score
5
EPA greenhouse gas score
5
Estimated annual petroleum use
12.9 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison
costs $2,250 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 49 EPA records from 2024 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position
At or above 22%
Combined MPG vs median
5 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median
$450 higher than the class median.

SIDI & PFI · Automatic (S8)

25 combined MPG
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
Vehicle classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Tailpipe CO₂357 g/mi
EPA base modelSorento
Start-stop systemYes

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score
5
EPA greenhouse gas score
5
Estimated annual petroleum use
11.9 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison
costs $1,250 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 116 EPA records from 2024 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position
At or above 53%
Combined MPG vs median
Matches the class median.
Annual cost vs median
Matches the class median.

NHTSA safety recalls

Recall information for this model year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for this 2024 Kia Sorento. A VIN is required to confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 25V006000

Issue: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Sorento, 2025 Sorento Hybrid, and 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the Body Domain Control Unit (BDC) may cause a loss of low beam headlights and taillights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: Dealers will update the BDC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC331.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGCampaign 24V287000

Issue: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309.

Source: NHTSA recall data, last checked August 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA before taking action.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on August 15, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.