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Used Kia Sorento IV: the buying guide

SUV · since 2020 · Hybrid

✓ 14 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
not rated
No documented fault
Estimated monthly cost
€629/month
Indicative prices
€32,985 – €50,440

1 known fault

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Kia Sorento IV, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

Large five- or seven-seat SUV rated 5 Euro NCAP stars in 2020 (82% adult protection), sold in France as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. A recall concerned the eCall emergency call system of the first vehicles (built in 2020). We found no detailed reliability review of this generation for the French market: have the recalls checked using the serial number.

Reliability
not rated
Indicative prices
€32,985 – €50,440
Monthly cost
€629
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.6 T-GDi HEV 230, 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265.

  • 1.6 T-GDi HEV 230

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 230 hp · 7.0 L/100 km · 158 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    1.6 T-GDi hybrid with 180 hp combined with a 60 hp electric motor (350 Nm), 1.49 kWh battery, six-speed automatic gearbox; available with five or seven seats.

  • 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 265 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Plug-in hybrid: 1.6 T-GDi with 180 hp and a 91 hp electric motor, 265 hp combined, 13.8 kWh battery. Kia France quotes 252 hp combined (160 hp petrol engine) in its May 2024 data sheet.

Market prices

€32,985 – €50,440

Indicative range: 2021 to 2026, yearly medians of 49 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Recall: eCall emergency call (first vehicles)

Manufacturer recall

A recall concerned Sorento IVs built at the end of 2020: if an airbag deploys, the eCall emergency call does not transmit the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the emergency services, which can delay assistance. In the United Kingdom, 965 vehicles built between 1 September and 14 December 2020 are affected; a European alert gives a different period and number (5,738 vehicles). The fix is a system reset by a Kia dealer, taking about 30 minutes and free of charge. Kia is not aware of any injury or accident linked to this fault. The sources do not specify the share of vehicles sold in France: check the serial number.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
1.6 T-GDi HEV 230, 1.6 T-GDi PHEV 265
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Sorento”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€172
Insurance€62
Maintenance€35
Depreciation€360
Total per month€629

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€172

1.6 T-GDi HEV 230 version: combined consumption of 7 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

7 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €172

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€62

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€35

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€360

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Give the serial number to a Kia dealer to check the recalls, in particular the eCall emergency call recall on cars built in 2020.
  • Plug-in hybrid: ask for the service invoices and check on the test drive that charging and electric mode work.
  • Carry out an extended test drive to detect jerking when switching between electric and petrol power.
  • Seven-seat cars: check the folding and locking of the third-row seats.
  • Check the service book and the remaining manufacturer warranty.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the eCall recall been carried out at Kia? Do you have proof?
  • For the plug-in hybrid: was the car charged regularly?
  • What are the dates and details of the servicing carried out?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Kia Sportage

V · since 2021

Good choice, check first
Price
€18,240 – €34,880
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid

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Hyundai Tucson

IV · since 2020

Good choice, check first
Price
€17,700 – €35,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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Škoda Kodiaq

I · 2016–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€18,000 – €35,700
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

I · 2017–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€22,600 – €37,500
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Peugeot 5008

II · 2017–2024

Extra caution
Price
€13,100 – €27,000
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Kia Sorento IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Kia Sorento IV have a good safety rating?

Yes: five stars at Euro NCAP in 2020, with 82% for adult protection, 85% for children, 63% for pedestrians and 87% for safety assist (Fleet News). Kia states that the whole range, including the plug-in hybrid, is covered. Euro NCAP noted weak driver chest protection in the offset frontal impact.

What is the boot capacity of the Kia Sorento IV?

Kia France quotes 898 litres for five seats on the plug-in hybrid (809 litres for seven seats according to the same data sheet). Figures vary for the 230 hp hybrid: 813 litres according to L'argus, 902 litres according to Fiches-auto.

What was the launch price of the plug-in hybrid?

From €48,990 in Motion trim at the end of 2020 (Kia France, Caradisiac). This new-car launch price is indicative only.

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