2020 Kia Sorento: High oil consumption
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2020 Sorento report: high oil consumption. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 89,400 miles.
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints for the 2020 Sorento in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11773067 (filed 10/22/2026): “I bought a used 2020 kia sorento lx 2.4l in 2022. it had 15,000 miles on it. at 50,000 miles i noticed it was consuming oil. i have been changing the oil at 5,000 mile intervals even though the manual calls out to do it every 7,500 miles. i have records of the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769662 (filed 10/07/2026): “The contact owns a 2020 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from under the hood of the vehicle and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. the contact stated that the forward collision avoidance warning ligh…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $460 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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