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2022 Kia Sorento Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2022 Kia Sorento, 10% of its 189 total complaints for the year. Owners report warped rotors, vibration, and grinding at low mileage, with a median mileage at failure of 69,900. No related recalls are on file for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
18
10% of 189
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,900 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report vibration and shaking when braking, often noticed with less than 10,000 miles on the odometer.
  • Multiple owners describe warped or undersized brake rotors that overheat under normal braking and require repeated resurfacing or replacement.
  • Some drivers report a grinding or crunching noise from the brakes when coming to a slow stop.
  • One owner reported intermittent brake failure where the pedal went to the floor with no warning light or error code.
  • Another owner reported the ABS system failing to engage during emergency braking, causing the wheels to lock and the vehicle to slide forward.
  • One complaint described needing to replace rotors and pads repeatedly at short intervals, with the steering pulling during braking.

When 2022 Kia Sorento brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 27, 2022, latest Aug 11, 2026.

2022 Kia Sorento brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2022Sep 2022May 2023Sep 2023Nov 2023Jan 2024Jul 2025Aug 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2022 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sorento model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200515 (5%)
  2. 200627 (11%)
  3. 200736 (23%)
  4. 200868 (31%)
  5. 200915 (27%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 2011152 (10%)
  8. 2012113 (13%)
  9. 201394 (10%)
  10. 201495 (10%)
  11. 201543 (6%)
  12. 201633 (3%)
  13. 201727 (3%)
  14. 20188 (3%)
  15. 201914 (3%)
  16. 20205 (4%)
  17. 20212 (1%)
  18. 202218 (10%)
  19. 202313 (11%)
  20. 20246 (15%)
  21. 20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2022 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2022 Sorento, which is 10% of the 189 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2022 Kia Sorento brake problems?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints filed for the 2022 Sorento.
At what mileage do 2022 Kia Sorento brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2022 Sorento is 69,900 miles, though several owners reported vibration and rotor issues under 10,000 miles.
Do 2022 Kia Sorento brake issues cause crashes?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the brake complaints filed for the 2022 Sorento.
How does the 2022 Sorento compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2022 Sorento's 10% share of brake complaints is similar to 2013 and 2014 (also 10%), but higher than 2018-2021, which ranged from 1% to 4%.

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.