What Is the Tongue Weight Capacity of a 2020 Kia Sorento V6

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Hi ! I see confusing answer on your webioste about my vehicle. Its clear that it can tow 5000 lbs.The confusin part is about the tongue weight: 1 Kia manual says 350 lB 2 one of your expert says 500 lb with a 2 inch hitch 3 WDs or not ? Hitch make Curt and Drawtite nsays no WDs on that Vehicle.... Thanks !

asked by: Patrick R

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The maximum tongue weight capacity for a 2020 Kia Sorento V6 is 350 lbs. This is the figure provided in the owner's manual so that is the bottom line. The trailer hitch options for this vehicle do offer tongue weight capacities greater than 350 lbs but you will still need to abide by Kia's rating as that is all the vehicle is rated for. The trailer hitch is tested separately of the tow vehicle.

For a trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75908 is what I recommend. I would also recommend adding the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56332 for tow package or part # 118583 for no tow package and the etrailer Ball Mount Kit part # 989900 to complete the towing setup.

The 2020 Kia Sorento cannot support a weight distribution system.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

For a 2022 Kia Sorento, your maximum tongue capacity according to the owner's manual is approximately 220lbs. If you're looking for a hitch the Curt Trailer Hitch #C34ER is a great option and will allow towing up to 4,000lbs. If you need…

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Answer 2

I've looked through the towing section of the owner's manual for your 2019 Kia Sorento, and didn't see any prohibitions against using weight distribution. Typically when the hitches offered for the vehicle aren't rated for use with a…

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Answer 3

The simplest and most reliable way to determine if your 2017 Kia Sorento came with the tow package would be to contact a Kia dealer and give them your VIN and they'll be able to tell. Or if you still have the original window sticker it would be…

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Answer 4

There is a panel just under and behind your driver's side wheel well that you can remove to determine if you have the tow package or not. If you check out the attached picture you can see what wiring will be in this location for the tow package…

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Answer 5

The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2018 Kia Sorento (All Models) is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98843 which is a direct bolt-on fit which has a 5,000 lbs weight capacity. I really like the etrailer hitch over the Curt and Draw-Tite…

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Answer 6

Absolutely, you can check just behind the rear tire on the driver's side of your 2019 Kia Sorento, on the outside of the frame rail. The factory connector, if present, will look like the one in the attached photo (B). Note that you will need to…

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Answer 7

I'd set aside an afternoon to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118583 that you referenced on your 2020 Kia Sorento. It's a pretty simple install but routing the power wire up to the front of the vehicle might take a little extra…

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Answer 8

The most definitive way to determine if your 2013 Kia Sorento has the factory towing prep package is to have the dealer run the VIN number. They will be able to you how it is equipped. The trailer wiring for vehicles with the tow prep package,…

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Answer 9

To install a 7-way on your 2016 Kia Sorento first requires a 4-way. Since you do not have a the factory hitch it is very likely you do not have the tow package. The good news is that the harness for the vehicles without the tow package like #118583…

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Answer 10

The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part #118583 is a plug and play kit whereas the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter part #C59236 would require you to splice into wires on the vehicle which I do not recommend. They would function the same but…

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Answer 11

For your 2017 Kia Sorento, I recommend the trailer hitch #e98843. This will give you an extremely strong hitch to start your towing package. You will also need a ball mount, pin and clip, and wiring as you stated. For your desired wiring, I recommend…

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Answer 12

If your 2020 Kia Sorento has the factory tow package, there will be a tail light wiring connector behind the rear tire of the driver side, on the outside of the frame rail. As shown in the attached photos, an underbody cover will need to be removed…

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