Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Kia Sorento has 6 recalls, 176 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
176
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | STEERING | The vehicle began making a clicking/popping sound when turning the steering wheel left or right, esp... |
| Apr 25, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Rear passenger taillight assembly, specifically the turn signal light failed. Currently unable to ut... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | on my way home Friday evening from work. After exiting the expressway , I made a right turn on the ... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I own a 2022 Kia Sorento that was manufactured on January 13, 2022. My vehicle experienced a failure... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2022 Kia Sorento, which is experiencing a dan... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2022 Kia Sorento. Dec 2024(previous owner incident) to new owner purchase May 2025- April 2026 vehi... |
| 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. |
| Mar 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle’s transmission failed. While driving on the highway, the transmission began slipping and... |
| 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 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel door actuator failed. The gas door would not open due to the actuator being seized shut, pr... |
| 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... |