2017 Kia Sorento
2017 Kia Sorento in NHTSA data: length 477 cm, curb weight 1,680–1,860 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2017 Kia Sorento at a glance
NHTSA lists 6 specification rows for the 2017 Kia Sorento. Overall length is 477 cm (187.8 in), width 189 cm, height 171 cm and wheelbase 278 cm (109.4 in). Curb weight is 1,680–1,860 kg (3,704–4,101 lb). Against the 2016 model year NHTSA lists overall length 477 cm (2016: 477 cm) and curb weight 1,680–1,860 kg (2016: 1,680–1,860 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORENTO EX/LIMITED AWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,816 kg4,004 lb |
| SORENTO EX/LIMITED FWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,759 kg3,878 lb |
| SORENTO L/LX FWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,680 kg3,704 lb |
| SORENTO LX AWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,742 kg3,840 lb |
| SORENTO V6 AWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,860 kg4,101 lb |
| SORENTO V6 FWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,800 kg3,968 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Sorento
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V703000 | 19 September 2022 | TRAILER HITCHES | 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… NHTSA: park outside |
| 18V907000 | 19 December 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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… |
| 17V586000 | 21 September 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail. |
| 16V862000 | 30 November 2016 | TRAILER HITCHES | 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… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.