2019 Kia Sorento Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2019 Kia Sorento lug nut torque is 90 ft-lbs (122 Nm), tightened with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 90 ft-lbs (122 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2019 Kia Sorento. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Hyundai/Kia lug-nut torque is 79-88 ft-lbs on nearly all passenger models, M12x1.5 thread, 21mm socket. The Tucson, Sportage, and Santa Fe all use the same fastener spec. Hyundai's oil drain plug threads are unusually fine-pitch and strip easily — always use a torque wrench, not feel.

Common fastener categories on the 2019 Kia Sorento

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2019 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2019 Kia Sorento?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2019 Kia Sorento is 90 ft-lbs (122 Nm), using a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2019 Kia Sorento lug nuts?

The 2019 Kia Sorento uses a 21mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2019 Kia Sorento fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Kia Sorento years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2019 Kia Sorento oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2019 Kia Sorento suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2019 Kia Sorento axle nut torque spec (CV axle & hub nut)

→ 2019 Kia Sorento brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

All 41 2019 Kia Sorento fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2019 Kia Sorento, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 7 of the 41 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2019 Kia Sorento

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2019 Kia Sorento. For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 90 ft-lbs (122 Nm) (lug nut). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature.

Brakes — 2019 Kia Sorento

Brake fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sorento — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Front slide tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the caliper slide. The rear bracket uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 41 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the front caliper, the front brake caliper slide pin torques to 22 ft-lb (12mm hex drive, M10 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the caliper bracket, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (front bracket). Rear slide tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the caliper slide.

Engine — 2019 Kia Sorento

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2019 Kia Sorento, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The valve cover uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the valve cover. The alternator mounting bolt torques to 30-40 ft-lbs (M10x1.25 thread). For the intake manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (intake). Valve cover bolt tightens to 7-10 ft-lbs, runs on M6x1.0 threads. The spark plug is a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. The oil drain plug torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (M14x1.5 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs + 90 deg (cylinder head). Oil pan tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. The camshaft sprocket uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 58 ft-lbs at the timing cover.

Drivetrain — 2019 Kia Sorento

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2019 Kia Sorento — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The transmission mount bolt torques to 55-70 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). For the front hub, plan for a 32mm hex tool on a M24 stud; final torque is 214 ft-lb (front axle hub nut). Axle nut front tightens to 170-200 ft-lbs, runs on M24x1.5 threads. The axle nut rear is a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 170-200 ft-lbs.

Suspension — 2019 Kia Sorento

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2019 Kia Sorento — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the ball joint, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 59 ft-lbs (ball joint). Front strut top mount nut tightens to 30-40 ft-lbs, runs on M14x1.5 threads. The sway bar uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. At the strut top mount, the strut torques to 43 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 25-35 ft-lbs (stabilizer bar link nut front). Front lower control arm front bolt tightens to 70-85 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads. The rear shock absorber lower bolt is a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85-100 ft-lbs. The rear shock absorber upper nut torques to 35-45 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 59 ft-lbs (control arm). Front lower control arm rear bolt tightens to 70-85 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads.

Steering — 2019 Kia Sorento

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sorento. Power steering pump bolt tightens to 22-30 ft-lbs, runs on M10x1.25 threads. The steering wheel center bolt is a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 30-38 ft-lbs. The tie rod end nut torques to 25-33 ft-lbs (M12x1.25 thread).

Body — 2019 Kia Sorento

Body fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sorento. The hood hinge bolt is a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15-20 ft-lbs.

Transmission — 2019 Kia Sorento

Transmission fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sorento. At the rear axle, the cv axle nut torques to 160 ft-lbs (24mm drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the transmission mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 58 ft-lbs (trans mount). Flywheel tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the engine block.

Brake — 2019 Kia Sorento

Brake fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sorento. plan for the right driver on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 20-28 ft-lbs (rear brake caliper guide pin bolt). OEM-verified spec. Front brake caliper bracket bolt tightens to 55-70 ft-lbs, runs on M12x1.25 threads. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. The rear brake caliper bracket bolt is a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 50-65 ft-lbs. The front brake caliper guide pin bolt torques to 22-30 ft-lbs (M10x1.25 thread). OEM-verified spec.

Wheel — 2019 Kia Sorento

Wheel fasteners on the 2019 Kia Sorento. Wheel lug nuts tightens to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), runs on M12x1.5 threads.

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2019 Kia Sorento numbers above.

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