Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2023 Kia Sorento

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Hello - I have a 2023 Kia Sorento that I am interested in having outfitted with a trailer hitch. I am reaching out to get a list of the products/components that I will need. Thank you!

asked by: marco b

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Hi Marco!

For your 2023 Kia Sorento, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C37RV. This is an American made hitch and has 4,000 pounds of towing capacity plus 600 pounds of tongue weight capacity (though you should check your owner's manual to see what your vehicle can handle).

If you are also needing wiring to tow a trailer, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C63RV if you do not have a Hybrid or LED taillights, or the # C99DR if you have a PHEV or non-Hybrid models with LED taillights. Both of these are plug and play harnesses, but do require one wire to be run to the battery for needed power.

If you will be towing, the last thing you will need is a ball mount. The etrailer Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 6" Rise, 6" Drop - 10K # e66PR would be a great choice. It's adjustable, has both a 2" and 2-5/16" ball, and includes a pin/clip. It also has plenty of capacity.

On that note, what are you wanting to use the hitch for once it's installed?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Curt Hitch C37RV Installed On 23 Sorento
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David

6/27/2026

We installed on a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. Perfect alignment and since car was new without gunk in holes it went in without a hitch! Recommend this hitch. If you need to clear the holes, Milwaukee makes the best taps. Gunk is so hard that cheap taps will get destroyed.

Lazer S.

6/29/2026

@David Good call with using a tap to clean the gunk out. Just need to be careful not to dislodge the weld nut when using them. I have seen that happen before on ones that were really dirty.

Derek S.

6/27/2026

Installed this receiver on my 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid. I borrowed wheel ramps to put up the back end and had my son help me hold the receiver steady so I could insert and tighten the provided bolts. I believe it’s tightened to 60lbs. The only (small) problem I had was removing the attachments which held the exhaust in place, but it all worked out. Accomplished this in my driveway. So to make it easier it would be nice to have a set of wheel ramps, a large torque wrench and an extra set of hands. Hope this helps.

Lazer S.

6/29/2026

@DerekS What was the issue you ran into with the exhaust attachments?

Derek

6/29/2026

@LazerS The material was a thick, stiff rubber like item that I had to pry off. I thought it may tear but it didn’t. It was a minor issue of forcing it off where it was attached.

Lazer S.

6/29/2026

@Derek Gotcha. Those can be a pain, which is why there is a special tool to pop those off (which the vast majority of people don't have). If you run into this again, I have found a pair of channel locks can make the process a little easier.

Marco B.

6/27/2026

Planning to use for a hitch mounted bike rack and a small trailer for motorcycles.

Lazer S.

6/29/2026

@MarcoB Oh nice! What kind of motorcycles?

Answer 1

Hey Robert, thanks for reaching out! According to Curt the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C63RV is compatible with LED tail lights on your 2024 Kia Sorento, so you'll be able to us this to tee in behind your tail lights as opposed to…

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Answer 2

Hi Richard! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C37RV will fit your 2026 Santa Fe Hybrid. The installation process will be the same. We actually installed this on a 2025 hybrid so you can use that as a guide. I attached a link to the video further…

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Answer 3

Hey Eric, yes the Curt hitch part #C37RV does fit the PHEV versions of the 2026 Kia Sorento like you have so it would work great. I attached a picture of a review from a customer that installed it on a PHEV for you to check out as well. Are you…

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Answer 4

Hey Ken! The only hitch we have for the 2025 Kia Sorento hybrid is the Curt item #C37RV. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. I really like the Curt Hitch item #C37RV…

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Answer 5

He Jason, all three of the hitches for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe that we offer are really solid options. We have the Curt #C37RV, the etrailer #e24ZV, and the #TowSmart part #TS44ZR. Overall the designs are incredibly similar so they are all going to…

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Answer 6

Yes, we do Anjali. To add a hitch to your 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, I recommend the Curt item #C37RV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Hyundai with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver so it will have the…

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Answer 7

Hi Jerry, For your 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV you would need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C37RV for the trailer hitch. The right light kit for your Sorento is going to depend on a few factors. For models with the tow package, like you stated you have,…

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Answer 8

It sure does Michael. We actually installed the Curt Hitch item #C37RV on a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and had no clearance issues with the battery. The exhaust has to be lowered slightly to complete the installation is the only noticeable obstacle…

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