2021 Kia Sorento
2021 Kia Sorento in NHTSA data: length 480 cm, curb weight 1,735–1,787 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2021 Kia Sorento at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2021 Kia Sorento. Overall length is 480 cm (189 in), width 190 cm, height 170 cm and wheelbase 281 cm (110.6 in). Curb weight is 1,735–1,787 kg (3,825–3,940 lb). Against the 2020 model year NHTSA lists overall length 480 cm (2020: 480 cm) and curb weight 1,735–1,787 kg (2020: 1,793–1,860 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 2.5L SUV | 480 cm189 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 170 cm66.9 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,735 kg3,825 lb |
| SORENTO 2.5L TURBO SUV | 480 cm189 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 170 cm66.9 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,787 kg3,940 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V649000 | 25 September 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire. |
| 22V760000 | 11 October 2022 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power. |
| 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 |
| 21V519000 | 8 July 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. |
Other Sorento model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.