Kia Sorento PHEV HV Battery Cell Imbalance
Kia
Sorento
2021
1.6 T-GDI PHEV
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
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The 13.8kWh HV battery in Sorento PHEV can develop cell imbalance faults. EV range reduces and hybrid warning illuminates. Battery replacement costs £5,000-9,000.
Repair / Solution
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⚠️ Wrong Diagnosis?
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