What years is the Kia Sorento Generation 3?

The Kia Sorento Generation 3 generation was produced 2016–2020. Every Kia Sorento from these years shares the same platform and body style.

Kia Sorento Generation 3 (2016–2020)

Kia Sorento Generation 3 (2016–2020) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Kia Sorento — body generations

Generation	Produced	Facelift
Generation 2	2011–2015	—
Generation 3	2016–2020	—
Generation 4	2021–2023	—
Generation 5	2024–present	—

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

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About this generation

Available engines are a 3.3-litre Lambda II V6, the existing 2.4-litre GDi I4 that make the same output as the outgoing engine, and the new 2.0-litre turbo I4. A 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine with variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) is also available. The third generation Sorento comes equipped with a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission. Drivetrains are front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

In 2017, the Kia Sorento received updates for 2018 or 2019 depending on market location, these included a new front grille, bumper covers and exterior lighting with similar design cues derived from the 2019 Kia Forte and the 2018 Kia Cadenza for the 2019 model year. The L, LX, EX and SX trim levels received refreshed projector beam headlamps with LED positioning lights. The SXL trim received new LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED amber turn signal and positioning lights, and LED tail lamps.

Other changes include new exterior colours, new wheels, third row seating became standard on all trim levels with all engine types, driver attention warning system added to all trim levels, and a 2.4-litre engine replaced the 2.0-litre engine on lower trim levels. The 2019 Kia Sorento features a 3.3-litre V6 engine on higher trim levels. The trim levels are available with all-wheel drive, except for the base L trim, which is only available with front-wheel drive.

In the United States, the 2016 Kia Sorento is offered in five models, and four models within the United Kingdom. KX-1 base model, KX-2, KX-3 and KX-4 with the GT-Line from late 2018 onwards replacing the KX-4. In Pakistan, Kia Pakistan launched the facelifted third-generation Sorento as a locally assembled model at a Power Play event held at the Karachi factory on 14 February 2021. The event was held at Lucky Motor Corporation's production plant, where various personalities from the automotive sector were invited.

The SUV is offered in three trim levels: 2.4 L FWD, 2.4 L AWD and 3.5 L FWD. The two 2.4 L trim levels come with the 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission while the 3.5 L trim comes with the 3.5 L Lambda II MPi V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2017 Sorento received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In November 2014, Kia collaborated with 20th Century Fox to create a Wolverine-themed Sorento to promote the home media release of X-Men: Days of Future Past.

The custom Sorento made its debut at the 2015 Australian Open, with a series of videos featuring Rafael Nadal teaming up with the X-Men to save the tennis event from the Sentinels. In January 2015, Kia released their Sorento Super Bowl XLIX commercial featuring Pierce Brosnan.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Sorento — Third generation (UM; 2014), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year	Units for sale	Median price	Vs newest	Avg mileage
2016	513	$10,995	69%	102,329 mi
2017	491	$12,400	78%	96,392 mi
2018	347	$12,750	80%	97,153 mi
2019	1,045	$14,599	92%	87,822 mi
2020	735	$15,950	100%	83,458 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated August 21, 2026.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Most reported
2016	8	1,241	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2017	4	793	Engine, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other
2018	3	248	Engine, Exterior Lighting, Unknown Or Other
2019	2	418	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2020	1	131	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

For sale right now

2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $9,995 · 159,125 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $13,481 · 109,573 mi · Harrisburg, PA
2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $10,900 · 82,998 mi · Meadville, PA
2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $10,995 · 138,707 mi · Uniontown, PA
2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $12,485 · 58,903 mi · Abington, PA
2020 Kia Sorento EX, S — $15,980 · 108,659 mi · Altoona, PA
2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $12,005 · 61,913 mi · Willow Grove, PA
2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $7,998 · 122,130 mi · Horsham, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $14,937 · 77,621 mi · Palmyra, PA
2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $18,895 · 87,448 mi · Plymouth Meeting, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $13,382 · 91,010 mi · Wexford, PA
2016 Kia Sorento EX — $11,900 · 87,728 mi · Lebanon, PA
2016 Kia Sorento EX — $14,990 · 74,883 mi · Duncansville, PA
2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $9,485 · 143,249 mi · Muncy, PA
2018 Kia Sorento SX, SXL — $15,899 · 93,299 mi · Moon Township, PA
2019 Kia Sorento EX, EX Sport — $17,377 · 65,972 mi · Lebanon, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,586 · 44,236 mi · Connellsville, PA
2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $9,350 · 75,174 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2018 Kia Sorento EX — $15,995 · 68,750 mi · Conshohocken, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $10,988 · 138,035 mi · Altoona, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,640 · 71,200 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,990 · 85,941 mi · DuBois, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $13,900 · 93,149 mi · Meadville, PA
2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $19,495 · 34,768 mi · Grove City, PA
2016 Kia Sorento EX — $11,999 · 112,333 mi · Croydon, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $16,494 · 41,586 mi · Conshohocken, PA
2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $10,990 · 84,805 mi · Warminster, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $11,950 · 113,426 mi · Altoona, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $12,990 · 97,451 mi · Canonsburg, PA
2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $10,895 · 101,708 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $14,480 · 89,788 mi · Johnstown, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $17,887 · 51,920 mi · North Huntingdon, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,914 · 56,345 mi · Wexford, PA
2016 Kia Sorento L / LX — $5,995 · 135,000 mi · Saylorsburg, PA
2018 Kia Sorento EX — $15,000 · 85,567 mi · Montoursville, PA
2018 Kia Sorento L, LX — $11,890 · 79,231 mi · Ephrata, PA
2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $14,939 · 25,761 mi · Greensburg, PA
2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $15,405 · 44,128 mi · Hanover, PA
2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $11,997 · 97,009 mi · Easton, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $13,468 · 87,748 mi · North Huntingdon, PA
2018 Kia Sorento L, LX — $13,488 · 76,040 mi · Erie, PA
2019 Kia Sorento SX, SXL — $22,950 · 50,159 mi · Royersford, PA
2020 Kia Sorento EX V6 — $21,121 · 49,004 mi · SHARON, PA
2019 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $14,532 · 82,147 mi · Uniontown, PA
2020 Kia Sorento L, LX, S — $15,595 · 98,207 mi · Uniontown, PA
2019 Kia Sorento EX, EX Sport — $16,640 · 70,440 mi · East Stroudsburg, PA
2018 Kia Sorento EX — $12,780 · 94,585 mi · Wynnewood, PA
2017 Kia Sorento L, LX — $7,900 · 166,251 mi · York, PA