Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Kia Sorento has 6 recalls, 166 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
166
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
22V202000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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 l...
22V509000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, w...
22V703000
TRAILER HITCHES
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022...
22V760000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be...
23V610000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for th...
25V649000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring har...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I turned my car on and started to drive, an orange a popped up and started blinking. It looked ... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | All sensors and alarms glitching. |
| Feb 21, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle has less than 75k miles, and I am the second owner. I was driving, and the vehicle lost ... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My AC system has failed due to leak in the evaporator core. It has been inspected by 2 mechanics (on... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle: 2022 Kia Sorento EX VIN: [XXX] Date Defects Discovered:[XXX} A Kia dealership confirm... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Radiator has had a leak twice in the past three months. This has cause me to have to get it fully re... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. Panoramic sunroof 2. Sunroof exploded while parked sounding like a gun shot. 3. Dealer/Kia Custom... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a serious safety defect regarding my 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid (Mileage: 91,661). The v... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | STEERING | In August 2025 my 2022 Kia Sorento S began having the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Malfunction In... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My reverse camera bracket broke off leading to the camera dangling on the license plate and unusable... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle has a recall that says potential fire could occur yet there’s no solution for the recall.... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving from Phoenix to Tucson in midday traffic, the vehicle displayed a "Check Transmission"... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | i want to file a complaint about my recall having no remedy and it’s affecting me. i need kia to buy... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Kia refuses to perform a U.S. safety recall due to my being active duty U.S. military stationed over... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On Dec 1, 2025 we were driving down the freeway at approx 70 MPH when we heard a loud bang. At first... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | While driving down the road at night, the headlights turn off automatically, by themselves. This c... |