Kia Sorento Timing Belt or Chain (2003-2026)

The Kia Sorento engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Kia Sorento.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2026 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2020 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2015 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2014 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2013 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2012 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Kia Sorento engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Kia Sorento has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2006 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Kia Sorento has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2005 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Kia Sorento has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2004 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Kia Sorento has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2003 Kia Sorento - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Kia Sorento has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.