Recalls
6campaigns
1 electrical · 1 rear camera · 1 power train
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
189filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
34mpg combined
$1,921/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.6 L 4-cyl· Automatic
5 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Sorento. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness
Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.
33.5% repairedof 39,536 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V649000
Listed for 2022 Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
80.2% repairedof 144,979 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V610000
Listed for 2022 Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Loss of Drive Power
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
93.7% repairedof 69,038 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V760000
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Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
Trailer hitches
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Consequence
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- 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. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
29.6% repairedof 70,887 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V703000
Listed for 2022 Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Incorrect Spare Tire Size/FMVSS 110
Tires · temporary/emergency spare tire
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
87.5% repairedof 8 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V509000
Listed for 2022 Kia Sorento. Not checked against your VIN.
Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe May Leak
Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline · turbo/supercharger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
100% repairedof 26 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V202000
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Owner complaints (189)
189 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 189 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 64 | 33.9% |
| Engine | 52 | 27.5% |
| Unknown or other | 38 | 20.1% |
| Electrical system | 30 | 15.9% |
| Service brakes | 17 | 9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 7.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 7.4% |
| Steering | 10 | 5.3% |
| Visibility | 9 | 4.8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 4.8% |
How 2022 compares with other Sorento years
Best and worst Sorento years →2017804
2018254
2019428
2020136
2021250
2022189
2023122
202441
202575
20265
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 804 | 4 |
| 2018 | 254 | 3 |
| 2019 | 428 | 2 |
| 2020 | 136 | 1 |
| 2021 | 250 | 4 |
| 2022 | 189 | 6 |
| 2023 | 122 | 3 |
| 2024 | 41 | 2 |
| 2025 | 75 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 | 2 |
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 15.9%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Kia Sorento suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 34 mpg combined
34
mpg combined
35
city
33
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,950
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 105 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$1,921per year
$160per month
441gallons a year
Miles ÷ 34 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 35 / 33 / 34 | $1,950 | 105 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 29 / 26 | $2,600 | 342 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | $2,700 | 360 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 25 / 24 | $2,800 | 366 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 27 / 24 | $2,800 | 377 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 Kia Sorento FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 25V649000 (electrical), 23V610000 (rear camera), 22V760000 (power train), 22V703000 (trailer hitches), 22V509000 (tire), 22V202000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Kia Sorento problems?
Owners filed 189 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (64), Engine (52), Unknown or other (38) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Kia Sorento get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 35 city, 33 highway and 34 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 Kia Sorento get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 Kia Sorento suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Sorento compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Kia Sorento model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (136) and the 2017 the most (804). The 2022 drew 189. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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