r/KiaSorento

Is there any way to turn off something to not get that alert on 2026 Kia Sorento? Thanks so much!

Have a 2025 sorento LX with 67k, was getting an oil change and they checked the rear dif level, was barely to check hole, and was black.

Is this considere 'normal' or 'expected'

I did pull a camper (1500lb) every 2 weeks over the last 7 months which might have put more wear on it, specially in northern ontario.

Looking at the manual shows change at 117k.

I’m looking at a 2017 Kia Sorento SXL (SX Limited) FWD with the 3.3L V6 GDI.
Current mileage: ~77 000miles
Price: $12,000
Owner history: 1 owner
Title: Clean
Accidents/damage: None reported on CARFAX or dumper.com

The CARFAX shows a very consistent mileage history, yearly emissions inspections, and no reported accidents, salvage/rebuilt title, airbag deployment, odometer rollback, or major repairs.
The factory equipment is also pretty loaded:
3.3L V6 (290 hp)

7 seats

8" UVO navigation

Apple CarPlay / Android Auto

Infinity premium audio

Leather

Heated front seats

Memory driver's seat

Blind-spot monitoring

Rear cross-traffic alert

Rear parking sensors

Panoramic sunroof

Power hands-free liftgate

19" wheels

I also found that Kia has a WTY035 warranty extension for certain 2016–2017 Sorento 3.3L V6 cylinder-head-gasket/head-bolt repairs, up to 15 years/180,000 miles if the VIN qualifies. I plan to have a Kia dealer verify whether this VIN is eligible and whether it has ever had that repair.
I know this is a nearly 10-year-old vehicle, but the mileage is relatively low and the history looks clean.
My question: Would you personally consider this a good buy at $12,000 if a pre-purchase inspection comes back clean?
If you own or have owned a 2016–2017 Sorento 3.3 V6, I'd especially like to hear:
How many miles do you have now?

What major repairs have you had?

Any engine/coolant/head-gasket issues?

How is the 3.3 V6 holding up past 100k miles?

What should I specifically have the mechanic inspect before buying?

Would you rather buy this SXL V6 at 77k miles for $12k or spend more on a newer/lower-mileage SUV?

I'm looking for something I can reasonably keep for 4–5 years as a family vehicle, not necessarily forever. Thanks!

Edit: 2017 not 2027

I drive a 2016 Sorento FE 6-cyl AWD. The vehicle repeatedly throws codes that indicate an issue with loose or leaky fuel cap. Anyone else dealt with this? If so, how did you fix it? I’ve replaced the fuel cap, tighten it, cleaned it, etc. Doesn’t seem to help.

Anyone else have really touchy brakes? It’s hard to brake smoothly to a stop, it’s like it applies pressure too quickly or too hard.