2022 Kia Sorento Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 193 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2022 Kia Sorento

The 2022 Kia Sorento shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

193

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Kia Sorento (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/Supercharger

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…

NHTSA #22V202000

🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

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…

NHTSA #22V509000

🔧 Trailer Hitches

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…

NHTSA #22V703000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission

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…

NHTSA #22V760000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

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….

NHTSA #23V610000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

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…

NHTSA #25V649000

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Kia Sorento

Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Engine

Steering

Visibility/wiper

Visibility

Service Brakes

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Kia Sorento — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Kia Sorento

Is the 2022 Kia Sorento reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Kia Sorento has 6 recall campaigns and 193 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sorento have?

The 2022 Kia Sorento has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sorento?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Kia Sorento are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 Kia Sorento safe to buy?

The 2022 Kia Sorento has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Kia Sorento should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Sorento are: 2020, 2021, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2017.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.