Kia Sorento towing capacity
The 2026 Kia Sorento is rated for up to 4,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 6, 2026.
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2026 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi | 4,500 lbs |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 3,500 lbs |
| Smartstream G2.5 GDi | 2,000 lbs |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 2,000 lbs |
All 34 2026 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 Kia Sorento Owner's Manual: If you decide to tow a trailer; 2026 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2025 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 2,000 lbs |
All 23 2025 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2024 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 2,000 lbs |
All 23 2024 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2023 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 2,000 lbs |
All 23 2023 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2023 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2022 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 2,000 lbs |
All 26 2022 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2022 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2021 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 2,000 lbs |
All 26 2021 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2020 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.3L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 5,000 lbs |
| 2.4L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
All 11 2020 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2019 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.3L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 5,000 lbs |
| 2.4L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
All 15 2019 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2018 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.3L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 5,000 lbs |
| 2.0L Turbo Charged I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.4L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
All 13 2018 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2017 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.3L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 5,000 lbs |
| 2.0L Turbo Charged I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 3,500 lbs |
| 2.4L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2,000 lbs |
All 13 2017 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2016 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Six-cylinder, aluminum block and head | 5,000 lbs |
| Four-cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum head | 3,500 lbs |
All 12 2016 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2016 Kia Sorento Press Specs
2015 Kia Sorento
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Six-cylinder, aluminum block and head | 3,500 lbs |
| Four-cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum head | 1,650 lbs |
All 5 2015 Sorento configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2015 Kia Sorento Press Specs
Common questions
How has the Kia Sorento's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 4,500 lbs; 2025: 3,500 lbs; 2024: 3,500 lbs; 2023: 3,500 lbs; 2022: 3,500 lbs; 2021: 3,500 lbs; 2020: 5,000 lbs; 2019: 5,000 lbs; 2018: 5,000 lbs; 2017: 5,000 lbs; 2016: 5,000 lbs; 2015: 3,500 lbs.
What hitch are the Kia Sorento ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.