Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Kia Sorento has 52 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
52
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a serious safety defect regarding my 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid (Mileage: 91,661). The v... |
| 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 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My check engine light came on and my SUV started sputtering so I pulled over called my Husband who c... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 2022 Kia Sorento LX started off with rpm acceleration randomly. It progress and started happening mu... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 2022 Kia sorento under 86,000 miles is jerks intermittently but no codes are being shown. Currently ... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The engine light came on and then two hours later the entire system started flashing and the engine ... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving my 2022 Kia sorento on the interstate a sudden check engine light illuminated and the ... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Thermal Module went out, causing car to not accelerate when pressing on the gas pedal. Mileage at 76... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission loses power.Does not go foward after being in park. Have to turn off car and start it a... |
| May 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle lost power and transmission failed. Vehicle only has 36,000 miles. Dealer is denying recall ... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle jerks and goes into a neutral mode while driving. Vehicle shifter still shows it's in "Driv... |
| Nov 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I have had this happen 4 times now with my Sorento hybrid where the gas engine does engage with the ... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The vehicle will sometimes, after shifting from park to drive, roll backwards if on an incline, even... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehi... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. I STARTED CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE. CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE WH... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine light came on while driving . Solid light. Car started to vibrate and felt like it would stal... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was driving on the highway when my car suddenly lost all power. I tried to brake, but the pedal we... |
| Feb 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the forward camera was... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2022 Kia Sorento has 18K miles on it and in Feb 2024 the first incident of this issue occurred. I... |