2022 Model Year

Kia Sorento

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
161
Recalls
3
Crashes
4
Severe
9

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V760000 Oct 2022

Other

No consequence data available

22V509000 Jul 2022

Other

No consequence data available

22V202000 Mar 2022

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Dec 2026

I am reporting a serious safety defect regarding my 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid (Mileage: 91,661). The vehicle was diagnosed with an internal short in the...

Steering
Dec 2026

In August 2025 my 2022 Kia Sorento S began having the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Malfunction Indicator light flashing. It comes on, flashes for a...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2026

Vehicle purchased August 2022. July 13, 2023: Vehicle experienced sudden loss of acceleration while driving. The vehicle would not properly accelerat...

SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact experienced the death wobble. There was n...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2026

There is a safety recall concerning fire hazard during normal operation. Kia is refusing to buyback the inoperable vehicle

Visibility
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof exploded without impact. There was no...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

The vehicle has less than 75k miles, and I am the second owner. I was driving, and the vehicle lost power. Creating a traumatic experience that could...

Air Bags
Jan 2026

Vehicle: 2022 Kia Sorento EX VIN: [XXX] Date Defects Discovered:[XXX} A Kia dealership confirmed multiple instances of airbag tampering in this...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

My reverse camera bracket broke off leading to the camera dangling on the license plate and unusable for rear backup safety.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Radiator has had a leak twice in the past three months. This has cause me to have to get it fully replaced at my own cost. This is a design flaw and i...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2022 Kia Sorento has 161 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 4 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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