2020 Kia Sorento Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2020 Kia Sorento — 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2020
Engines
3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC
2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC
TrimsSX Sport Utility 4-Door · L Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door · Black Line Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Premium Sport Utility 4-Door +4
Federal record1 recall · 180 complaints · 80 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 Sorento manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 190
  • General Information 1,603
  • Accessories & Equipment 5,533
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 610
  • Body & Frame 781
  • Maintenance 11
  • Brakes 1,692
  • Restraints 1,333
  • Drivelines & Axles 54
  • Steering 1,428
  • Electrical 392
  • Suspension 366
  • Engine Mechanical 322
  • Transmission 536
  • Engine Performance 5,117

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 Sorento

  1. Trailer Hitches · 22V703000
    A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Owners have filed 180 complaints and Kia has issued 80 technical service bulletins for the 2020 Sorento. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2020 Sorento manual

Is this manual specific to the 2020 Sorento?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the SX Sport Utility 4-Door, L Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, Black Line Sport Utility 4-Door, S Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Premium Sport Utility 4-Door, LX+ Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Pack Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX+ Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.

What 2020 Sorento problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2020 Sorento, covering trailer hitches. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.

Does it include 2020 Sorento wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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