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2019 Kia Sorento

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Sorento.

Body SUV

The 2019 Kia Sorento is a midsize SUV that requires 5.1 qt of engine oil, with approved viscosities of 5W‑20, 5W‑30, or 10W‑30. In its first year it logged 415 owner complaints, the majority concerning the Engine, and was involved in two recall campaigns. Compared with the Sorento’s complaint history from 2003‑2026, the 2019 model falls well below the 2011 peak of 1,516 complaints but above the 2010 low of just three, indicating a period of improved reliability for the line.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 / 10W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 700 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 700 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified

Tire size235/65R17 104HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	66.5 in
Wheelbase	109.4 in
Curb weight	3953 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sorento of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2019 SXL V6

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2019	SXL V6 3.3L V6	7.20 sec	15.50 sec	290 hp	AWD
2019	SXL V6 3.3L V6	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	290 hp	AWD
2016	SX V6 3.3L V6	7.10 sec	15.70 sec	290 hp	AWD
2016	EX V6 3.3L V6	7.20 sec	15.70 sec	290 hp	AWD
2016	SX V6 3.3L V6	7.20 sec	15.70 sec	290 hp	AWD
2016	SXL Turbo 2.0L Turbo I-4	8.00 sec	16.20 sec	240 hp	AWD
2016	SXL Turbo 2.0L Turbo I-4	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	240 hp	AWD
2016	LX 2.4L I-4	9.10 sec	16.90 sec	185 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 / 10W-30 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.5 qt
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.2 qt
Brake Fluid	Dot 3
Engine Coolant	Ethylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.4
Engine Coolant	Ethylene Glycol

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	311.0-318.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Engine Flywheel Bolts	53-56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	87-94 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	36-40 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	36-40 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	79-94 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	217.0
Rear Wheel Hub	217.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	640 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)	AC Speed Up: 660 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)	AC Speed Up: 100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	94R AGM VRLA battery is required.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	70.0-75.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	70.0-75.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	70.0-75.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.020; Rear: .370
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .001; Rear: .0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

48 ft. lbs., Step 2: 84-108 inch lbs.

48 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°.

20–23 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

90°.

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

34.0-38.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 78-82

34–38 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

24-27 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90-95°, Step 3: Turn 90-95°.

24–27 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 19.5-23.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: Repeat Step 2 twice.

2.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 19.5-23.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: Repeat Step 2 twice.

2.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°-125°.

11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Kia Sorento generated 417 federal complaints, 2 recalls and 1 investigation, placing its complaint volume above the 2018 total of 248 but below the 2017 total of 788. Compared with the following year, 2020 saw only 130 complaints, 1 recall and 1 investigation, indicating a sharp decline after 2019. Across the model generation, complaint counts peaked in the early 2010s and have generally trended downward, with 2019 representing a mid‑point where engine‑related issues accounted for 96 of the reported problems. The vehicle also recorded 18 fire‑related complaints and 10 crash‑related complaints, which are modest relative to the broader complaint distribution. Consequently, while the 2019 Sorento is not the most problematic year, prospective buyers may find better reliability in later model years with lower complaint volumes.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

111

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

415

Owner complaints

10 involved a crash · 18 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18’19’20 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 415 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine96

Unknown Or Other45

Structure27

Power Train20

Power Train,Engine19

Electrical System,Structure,Unknown Or Other16

Exterior Lighting14

Electrical System9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V703000Trailer HitchesReported 19/09/2022

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… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow…

23V639000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 15/09/2023

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sorento vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, water may leak into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. As such… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add additional water proofing to the camera harness, or replace the camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 111 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
CS2312_TSB_R2	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
SC340_TSB_R5	2026-04-03	Engine	VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS: ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT…
SC340_TSB_R4	2026-03-05	Electrical System	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI…
TSB_CS2312_R1	2026-02-18	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
SC340_OWNR_UM103	2025-12-19	Engine	VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC340 FLIGHT 103 / UM) - This…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Sorento take?

5.1 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-20 is preferred but 5W-30 may be used. Temperatures above 0°F may use 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Sorento have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.