2022 Kia Sorento
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 190
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 190 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 305 |
| 2004 | 220 |
| 2005 | 307 |
| 2006 | 242 |
| 2007 | 154 |
| 2008 | 217 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1,519 |
| 2012 | 878 |
| 2013 | 983 |
| 2014 | 986 |
| 2015 | 753 |
| 2016 | 1,259 |
| 2017 | 805 |
| 2018 | 254 |
| 2019 | 433 |
| 2020 | 137 |
| 2021 | 252 |
| 2022 | 190 |
| 2023 | 126 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 76 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
35% · 66 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I backed a boat trailer into the lake to load a boat. I had the car in Park and had the engine running and the driver side door open about half way. After about 2 minutes I was standing behind the vehicle cranking the boat onto the trailer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-26
The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power on the highway due to the failure of the transmission electric oil pump, matching NHTSA Campaign 22V760000. The vehicle previously received only the TCU software update remedy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-06
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to drive; however, the transmission failed to engage as intended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Engine
27% · 52 reportsElectrical system
16% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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Last Tuesday, August 16, I parked in the driveway at around 8 PM. After about 2 hours I heard car alarm. I looked out window and saw flames engulfing rear of vehicle. Called 911. Firefighters extinguished flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-08-23
Service brakes
9% · 17 reportsVehicle speed control
8% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that their vehicle was parked in their driveway with the vehicle off and unattended, an hour later the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a neighborâs fence.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-08-17
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-04-22Engine and engine cooling22V202000 Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.
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2022-07-27Tires22V509000 Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.
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2022-12-09Power train22V760000 Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022.
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2023-07-27Trailer hitches22V703000 Kia America, Inc.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge.
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2023-10-27Back over prevention23V610000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
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2026-01-23Electrical system, visibility25V649000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Kia Sorento — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 66 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 52 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 30 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V202000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 22V509000 · Tires
- Recall 22V760000 · Power train
- Recall 22V703000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 23V610000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V649000 · Electrical system, visibility
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- Is the 2022 Kia Sorento reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Kia Sorento is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sorento?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sorento have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.