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.
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.
Estimated annual fuel costs differ by up to $300 across the published configurations.
SIDI & PFI · Automatic (S8)
26 combined MPGEfficiency 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 MPGEfficiency 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 MPGEfficiency 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.