2021 Kia Sorento Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Kia Sorento oil type depends on the engine: the EX, AWD takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the EX, FWD takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the Hybrid EX takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the Hybrid S takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the LX, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the LX, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the S, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the S, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SX Prestige, AWD takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SX Prestige, FWD takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SX, AWD takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SX, FWD takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- EX, AWD: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- EX, FWD: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- Hybrid EX: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- Hybrid S: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- LX, AWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- LX, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- S, AWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- S, FWD: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SX Prestige, AWD: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SX Prestige, FWD: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SX, AWD: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SX, FWD: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX, AWD — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | SAE 0W-30, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| EX, FWD — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | SAE 0W-30, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid EX — 1.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid S — 1.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, AWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | SAE 0W-20, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, FWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | SAE 0W-20, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| S, AWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | SAE 0W-20, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| S, FWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | SAE 0W-20, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| SX Prestige, AWD — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | SAE 0W-30, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| SX Prestige, FWD — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | SAE 0W-30, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| SX, AWD — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | SAE 0W-30, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| SX, FWD — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | SAE 0W-30, API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sorento
2021 Kia Sorento factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.88 quarts (8.4 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze based coolant for aluminum radiator and distilled water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2021 Kia Sorento take?
It depends on the engine: EX, AWD uses 0W-30; EX, FWD uses 0W-30; Hybrid EX uses 0W-20; Hybrid S uses 0W-20; LX, AWD uses 0W-20; LX, FWD uses 0W-20; S, AWD uses 0W-20; S, FWD uses 0W-20; SX Prestige, AWD uses 0W-30; SX Prestige, FWD uses 0W-30; SX, AWD uses 0W-30; SX, FWD uses 0W-30.
How much oil does a 2021 Kia Sorento take?
Capacity depends on the engine: EX, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; EX, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; Hybrid EX holds 6.13 quarts with filter; Hybrid S holds 6.13 quarts with filter; LX, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; LX, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; S, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; S, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SX Prestige, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SX Prestige, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SX, AWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SX, FWD holds 6.13 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2021 Kia Sorento?
Yes. 0W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Kia Sorento. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.