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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Forward collision warning (FCW) Yes
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Yes
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Yes
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Partial
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 8 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Daytime running lightsStandard
Automatic high-beam switchingStandard
Low-beam headlightsManufacturer reported · LED
Rear visibility systemStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 30, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: 5XYRG4LC8MG001378
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
1 NHTSA investigation found for this model year
Loss of Motive Power
NHTSA action: DP22003 · ENGINE
Opened Sep 12, 2022 · Closed Dec 12, 2023
Manufacturer communications
105 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11011765
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE DEALER MODE FACTORY RESET - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform the Dealer Mode Factory Reset on multiple 2020-2021MY vehicles (listed on page 5) equipped with AVN 5.0 Wide head units. The affected vehicles may exhibit inoperable and/or interrupted Kia Connect services due to a logic error with the current software version. This logic error may affect the Kia Connect services: calendar, weather, sports, vehicle diagnostics, maintenance and/or Kia Connect services rendering these features inoperable.
Document 11012029
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0V/AVN5W SOFTWARE UPDATE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to update the software on Display Audio 2.0 (D2V) and AVN 5.0 Wide (AVN5W) head units on certain 2021-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to pages 5 and 16). The affected vehicles may experience Apple CarPlay/Android Auto phone projection connectivity-related concerns.
Document 11015973
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) - This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016-2025MY Kia vehicles listed on page 3 that are equipped with Kia Connect Services. The affected vehicles may encounter the following issues: remote Start/Climate Control function not working, vehicle Status on the Kia Access App not updating, connected routing not functioning properly.
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Vehicle information checked Oct 31, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
191 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Curb weight
4,120 lb
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Front wheel size
17 in
Rear wheel size
17 in
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.5L GDI
Dealer-listed features 9
Cruise Control
Backup Camera
Lane Keep Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
3rd Row Seat
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Series
Wagon Body Type
Vehicle type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Seats
7
Seat rows
3
Engine
2.5L · 4-cylinder
Engine model
GDI Theta-III
Valve train
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Manufactured in
GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 31, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA configuration range
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
22–24 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
25–26 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost
Document 11017172
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
Document 11019475
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front brake discs on certain 2021-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from July 26, 2021 through March 28, 2024 and 2023-2024MY Sportage (NQ5a) vehicles produced from January 7, 2022 through May 20, 2024 to address a customers complaint of brake judder. The affected vehicles may exhibit a vibrating and/or pulsing sensation (front brake disc judder) in the steering wheel, brake pedal, and/or seat when the brakes are applied during driving.
Document 11019970
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: GDI FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT FOR MISFIRE DTC(S) - CLOSED AND SUPERSEDED BY FUE068/CA2505 - This bulletin is now closed. This bulletin provides information regarding cylinder misfire DTCs stored on some 2021-2023MY Kia models listed in the table below equipped with a naturally aspirated Theta III 2.5L GDI engine and dual fuel injection, where a low-pressure (MPI) injector and a high-pressure (GDI) injector independently supply fuel to each cylinder. A GDI fuel injector may become damaged due to exposure to fuel containing ethanol, potentially resulting in the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminating, along with no-start, misfire, and/or reduced power, while driving at highway speeds remains possible.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 31, 2026. Records match 2021 Kia Sorento, not a specific VIN.
$2,450–$2,550
EPA ratings vary by configuration: Sorento FWD · Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo — 22/29/25 MPG; Sorento FWD · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L — 24/29/26 MPG.
Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Oct 31, 2026.
Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Forward collision warning (FCW) Yes
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Yes
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Yes
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Partial
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 26 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Daytime running lightsStandard
Automatic high-beam switchingStandard
Low-beam headlightsManufacturer reported · LED
Rear visibility systemStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise controlDealer listed
High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlightsDealer listed
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)Dealer listed
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)Dealer listed
Manual rear child safety door locksDealer listed
7 airbagsDealer listed
Driver front impact airbagDealer listed
Passenger front impact airbagDealer listed
Airbag occupancy sensorDealer listed
Projector beam headlightsDealer listed
LED low beam headlightsDealer listed
Auto on/off headlight controlDealer listed
Delay-off headlightsDealer listed
4-wheel disc brakesDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 30, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 95
Cruise Control
Backup Camera
Lane Keep Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
3rd Row Seat
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Alloy Wheels
Interior 24
Fixed third-row seats
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
Cloth front seat upholstery
Cloth rear seat upholstery
Manual climate control
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Rear headliner/pillar climate control ducts
Rear console climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 4-way directional controls
60-40 folding second-row seats
Manual reclining second-row seats
Split-bench second-row seat
Fold forward second-row seatback
Second-row seats with manual fore and aft
Second-row center armrest
50-50 folding third-row passenger seat
Front facing third-row seat
Third-row split-bench seat
Seating capacity: 7
Exterior 22
17 x 7-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
P235/65HR17 AS BSW front and rear tires
Rear lip spoiler
2 underbody skid plates
Compact spare tire with steel wheel
Crank-down spare tire
Black front bumper insert
4 doors
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams