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2022 Kia Sorento Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

45/100

#12 most-complained of 21 Sorento years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Kia Sorento has 189 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #12 highest of 21 Sorento model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (64 complaints, 34% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.

Complaints
189
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
4 / 1
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25
23 city / 29 hwy

Top 2022 Kia Sorento problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain64 (34%)
  2. Engine63 (33%)
  3. Other39 (21%)
  4. Electrical System32 (17%)
  5. Brakes18 (10%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers16 (8%)
  7. Fuel System14 (7%)
  8. Steering10 (5%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (5%)
  10. Structure & Body8 (4%)
2022 Kia Sorento complaints: complaints filed per quarter272022 Q12022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
285 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2022 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (27).

2022 Kia Sorento recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V649000Sep 25, 2025HVAC39,536 vehicles

    Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system:fan/motor

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 23V610000Aug 31, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras144,979 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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."

    Risk: 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.

  3. NHTSA 22V760000Oct 11, 2022Transmission & Powertrain69,038 vehicles

    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 impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

    Risk: 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.

See all 6 recalls for the 2022 Kia Sorento →

2022 Kia Sorento fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Sorento years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution60135122.5
2021Caution55247424.5
2022Good45189625
2023Good30119325
2024Best1541225

All Kia Sorento years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Kia Sorento a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Kia Sorento ranks #12 of 21 among Sorento model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 189 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sorento?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (64 complaints), engine (63 complaints), and electrical system (32 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,660 miles.
Does the 2022 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Sorento, most recently reported 2025, covering hvac, collision avoidance & cameras, transmission & powertrain, and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Kia Sorento?
EPA rates the 2022 Kia Sorento at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.