2025 Kia Sorento Oil Type & Capacity
The 2025 Kia Sorento oil type depends on the engine: the EX takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the Hybrid EX, AWD takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Hybrid EX, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Hybrid SX Prestige takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the LX takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the Plug-In Hybrid EX takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige takes 0W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the S takes 0W-20 (6.13 quarts with filter); the SX takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the X-Line EX takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the X-Line SX takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the X-Line SX Prestige takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter); the X-Pro SX Prestige takes 0W-30 (6.13 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- EX: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- Hybrid EX, AWD: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Hybrid EX, FWD: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Hybrid SX Prestige: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- LX: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- Plug-In Hybrid EX: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige: 0W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- S: 0W-20, 6.13 quarts with filter
- SX: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- X-Line EX: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- X-Line SX: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- X-Line SX Prestige: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
- X-Pro SX Prestige: 0W-30, 6.13 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-30, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid EX, AWD — 1.6L Eng | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid EX, FWD — 1.6L Eng | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid SX Prestige — 1.6L Eng | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| LX — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| Plug-In Hybrid EX — 1.6L Eng | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige — 1.6L Eng | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| S — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| SX — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-30, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| X-Line EX — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-30, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| X-Line SX — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-30, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| X-Line SX Prestige — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-30, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
| X-Pro SX Prestige — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | Full Synthetic SAE 0W-30, API- SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 | 6.13 QTS. | — | — |
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2025 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) — A Phosphate based Ehtylene Glycol based coolant. Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2025 Kia Sorento take?
It depends on the engine: EX uses 0W-30; Hybrid EX, AWD uses 0W-20; Hybrid EX, FWD uses 0W-20; Hybrid SX Prestige uses 0W-20; LX uses 0W-20; Plug-In Hybrid EX uses 0W-20; Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige uses 0W-20; S uses 0W-20; SX uses 0W-30; X-Line EX uses 0W-30; X-Line SX uses 0W-30; X-Line SX Prestige uses 0W-30; X-Pro SX Prestige uses 0W-30.
How much oil does a 2025 Kia Sorento take?
Capacity depends on the engine: EX holds 6.13 quarts with filter; Hybrid EX, AWD holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Hybrid EX, FWD holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Hybrid SX Prestige holds 5.07 quarts with filter; LX holds 6.13 quarts with filter; Plug-In Hybrid EX holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Plug-In Hybrid SX Prestige holds 5.07 quarts with filter; S holds 6.13 quarts with filter; SX holds 6.13 quarts with filter; X-Line EX holds 6.13 quarts with filter; X-Line SX holds 6.13 quarts with filter; X-Line SX Prestige holds 6.13 quarts with filter; X-Pro SX Prestige holds 6.13 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2025 Kia Sorento?
Yes. 0W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2025 Kia Sorento. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.