2015 Kia Sorento MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2015 Kia Sorento is rated 20 to 23 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2015 Kia Sorento · 4 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

23MPG combined

20 city 27 highway

$2,900 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $2,500 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,900 to $3,350 a year. Compared with 2014, the best gas version is up 1 mpg.

Fewer complaints than a typical Sorento year

The 2015 drew 63 owner complaints in its first three years, against 116 for a typical Sorento year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

Years to avoid: 2011; best years: 2018 and 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Sorento year ranked The 2015 Sorento's recalls and problems

Every 2015 Sorento version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Sorento FWD	23 mpg	20 / 27	$2,900
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Sorento AWD	21 mpg	19 / 25	$3,200
3.3L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Sorento FWD	21 mpg	18 / 25	$3,200
3.3L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Sorento AWD	20 mpg	18 / 23	$3,350

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,915	$243	$14,576
2.4L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,193	$266	$15,964
3.3L 6-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,193	$266	$15,964
3.3L 6-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,352	$279	$16,762

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Kia Sorento MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 22 to 26 mpg (every year from 2011 to 2026); 26 since 2021. Hybrid: 36 to 37 mpg (2021 to 2026); highest in 2021.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2015: gas 23 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Kia Sorento best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2011	24	–
2012	24	–
2013	24	–
2014	22	–
2015	23	–
2016	24	–
2017	24	–
2018	24	–
2019	25	–
2020	25	–
2021	26	37
2022	26	37
2023	26	37
2024	26	37
2025	26	36
2026	26	37

Every Sorento year's ratings in one table

How the 2015 Sorento compares

2015 midsize SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2015 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Lexus RX Best: hybrid	29 mpg	21 mpg	$2,850
Toyota Highlander Best: hybrid	28 mpg	22 mpg	$2,400
Nissan Pathfinder Best: hybrid	26 mpg	23 mpg	$2,600
Jeep Grand Cherokee Best: diesel	25 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Ford Edge Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Nissan Murano Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,800
Ford Explorer Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Hyundai Santa Fe Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Kia Sorento This page Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Honda Pilot Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Dodge Durango Best: gas	20 mpg	20 mpg	$3,350
Chevrolet Traverse Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Mazda CX-9 Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
GMC Acadia Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550
Buick Enclave Best: gas	19 mpg	19 mpg	$3,550

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2015 Sorento recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 750 owner complaints for the 2015 Sorento.

Owners most often describe engine failure (173 complaints, 23%), then stalling (105). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2015 Sorento recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2015 Kia Sorento's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 to 2 mpg: the 2.4L 4-cyl gets 23 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 21 with AWD.

Does the 2015 Kia Sorento need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2015 Kia Sorento version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2015 Sorento's MPG compare with the 2014?

For 2015, the best gas version is rated 23 mpg, up 1 from 22.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.