The Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia, sitting above the Sportage in the Kia SUV lineup and sold in Australia since 2003 across four generations. The Sorento (2020-2024) takes a 26 inch (650mm) blade on the driver side and an 18 inch (450mm) blade on the passenger side, though sizes vary across earlier generations. Front wipers use a J-Hook connector, and rear wiper fitment varies by generation. Find your vehicle year in the table below.

MQ4 (2020-2024)

Year Driver Side Passenger Side Buy and Save 50% Off RRP
2020 26" (650mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2021 26" (650mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2022 26" (650mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2023 26" (650mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2024 26" (650mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now

UM (2015-2020)

Year Driver Side Passenger Side Buy and Save 50% Off RRP
2015 26" (650mm) 16" (400mm) Buy Now
2016 26" (650mm) 16" (400mm) Buy Now
2017 26" (650mm) 16" (400mm) Buy Now
2018 26" (650mm) 16" (400mm) Buy Now
2019 26" (650mm) 16" (400mm) Buy Now
2020 26" (650mm) 16" (400mm) Buy Now

XM (2009-2014)

Year Driver Side Passenger Side Buy and Save 50% Off RRP
2009 24" (600mm) 20" (500mm) Buy Now
2010 24" (600mm) 20" (500mm) Buy Now
2011 24" (600mm) 20" (500mm) Buy Now
2012 24" (600mm) 20" (500mm) Buy Now
2013 24" (600mm) 20" (500mm) Buy Now
2014 24" (600mm) 20" (500mm) Buy Now

BL (2003-2009)

Year Driver Side Passenger Side Buy and Save 50% Off RRP
2003 24" (600mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2004 24" (600mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2005 24" (600mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2006 24" (600mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2007 24" (600mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2008 24" (600mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now
2009 24" (600mm) 18" (450mm) Buy Now

Frequently Asked Questions

What size wiper blades does a Kia Sorento take?

Wiper blade sizes for the Kia Sorento depend on the generation. Driver side blades are 24 inches (600mm) on the BL and XM series and 26 inches (650mm) on the UM and MQ4 series, while passenger side blades range from 16 inches (400mm) to 20 inches (500mm). Owners should check the table above for their specific model year.

Does the Kia Sorento have a rear wiper?

Rear wiper fitment on the Kia Sorento depends on the generation. The BL series uses a 14 inch (350mm) rear blade and the XM series uses an 11 inch (275mm) rear blade. The UM and MQ4 series do not have a rear wiper, fitted with two front wiper blades only, which can be confirmed in the specifications on the product page.

What wiper connector does the Kia Sorento use?

The Kia Sorento uses a J-Hook style wiper connector across all generations sold in Australia, from the original BL series through to the current MQ4 series. This connector type is compatible with the click-and-go adaptors supplied with Wiper Blades Direct replacement blades.

Why did Kia remove the rear wiper on later Sorento generations?

Kia moved away from a rear wiper on the UM and MQ4 generation Sorento as part of a broader styling shift toward a more sloped rear windscreen and tailgate design, which reduces the build up of road grime compared to earlier boxier generations. This is a common trend across many mid-size SUVs of similar age.

How often should I replace Kia Sorento wiper blades?

Most Kia Sorento owners should replace their wiper blades every 12 months, or sooner if streaking, smearing or noise becomes noticeable during use. As a popular family SUV often used for longer trips, the Sorento's blades can wear faster with regular highway use and sun exposure.

Browse all Kia Sorento wiper blades, return to the Kia wiper blades page, or visit our wiper blades size guide for all makes and models.