KnownCarProblems2022 Kia Sorento Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sorento, most often about the transmission (35% of complaints, typically around 25,000 miles). It is 16th of 24 Sorento model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Kia Sorento problems
Transmission
67 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost drive power. The vehicle was able to continue driving but at a reduced speed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the forward camera was obstructed. The steering over corrected while turned off. The vehicle was accelerating and decelerating independently. The forward collision avoidance system engaged without an object being nearby. Additionally, the…
Engine
53 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the oil level was low and added oil to the vehicle; however, the oil leaked onto the engine…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to immediately respond. Additionally, the âbattery failureâ and check engine warning lights were illuminated in red. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer…
Other or unspecified
38 complaints · 20%Electrical
31 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was jerking and was losing motive power while at a stop light. The vehicle was able to restart, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where an unknown software update was…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to immediately respond. Additionally, the âbattery failureâ and check engine warning lights were illuminated in red. The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer…
Brakes
18 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the auto hold feature activated, and the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and dtcs u0164, u0123, u01b0, and u1131 were…
Visibility and wipers
17 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: windshield, sun/moon roof assembly, windshield wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
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 injury sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
Speed control
16 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that their vehicle was parked in their driveway with the vehicle off and unattended, an hour later the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a neighborâs fence. The vehicle came to a stop in the neighbor's ditch. No warning lights were illuminated. There was…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the forward camera was obstructed. The steering over corrected while turned off. The vehicle was accelerating and decelerating independently. The forward collision avoidance system engaged without an object being nearby. Additionally, the…
Fuel system
14 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Kia Sorento recalls
Visibility and wipers: fan/motor
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Equipment: trailer hitches
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Wheels and tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Engine: turbo/supercharger
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Kia Sorento
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sorento?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (67 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); engine (53 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles); other or unspecified (38 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sorento have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 25, 2025 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Kia Sorento?
- It is 16th of 24 Sorento model years by number of complaints, with 193 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.