2023 Kia Sorento service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door
- SX Sport Utility 4-Door
- S Sport Utility 4-Door
- X-Line S Sport Utility 4-Door
- LX Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
- EX+ Sport Utility 4-Door
- X-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
- Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
- LX Sport Utility 4-Door
- Plug-In Hybrid SX Sport Utility 4-Door
- Plug-In Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door
- SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
- Plug-In Hybrid EX+ Sport Utility 4-Door
- Hybrid SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
- SXL Sport Utility 4-Door
- LX+ Sport Utility 4-Door
- EX Pack Sport Utility 4-Door
- EX Sport Utility 4-Door
- X-Line SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
- Hybrid LX Sport Utility 4-Door
- X-Line EX Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.5L 2497CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.5L 2497CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the r
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increas
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner n
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
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notificatio
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with th
A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, incr
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of ch
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT & BURNISHING - 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 p
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ITM REPLACEMENT AND ECM & TCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (CA2508) - This bulletin provides information to replace the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) and then upgrade the Engine Control Module ECM and (if appli
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 p
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC298) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to apply additional body seam sealer to prevent potential water intrusion into
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 pr
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION EOP SENSORLESS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the marg
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC JUDDER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to address vehicles that may be exhibiting front brake judder sensation while braking on certain 2021-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION EOP SENSORLESS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the marg
Showing the 8 most recent of 72 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I was driving down the highway on cruise control going 67 on a 65. The car started revving up and then proceeded to go faster. I turned off the cruise control but its continued to speed up. I stomped
I was driving down the highway on cruise control going 67 on a 65. The car started revving up and then proceeded to go faster. I turned off the cruise control but its continued to speed up. I stomped
I was driving down the highway on cruise control going 67 on a 65. The car started revving up and then proceeded to go faster. I turned off the cruise control but its continued to speed up. I stomped
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted into drive, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however the vehicle failed to a
I am reporting a vehicle fire that occurred in June 2025 involving my Kia vehicle. On the day of the incident, I started my car and immediately noticed excessive smoke coming out of the air vents, alo
Showing the 5 most serious of 170 complaints filed with NHTSA.
