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Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.
Kia · Compact SUV

2022 Kia Sorento

Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
37 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls4 critical 9
Complaints5 crash · 2 fire · 4 injured reported 227
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 37 mpg
Starting MSRP17 trims · manufacturer $29,590
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2022 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 4 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 227 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $29,590 to $48,090 across 17 trims.

Kia Sorento — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Kia Sorento · Photo: © M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combSeatsCargo (2nd row)Wheels
LX 2.5GasFWD$29,590191 hp181 lb-ft26 mpg738.5 cu-ft17 in
LX 2.5GasAWD$31,390191 hp181 lb-ft24 mpg738.5 cu-ft17 in
S 2.5GasFWD$32,390191 hp181 lb-ft26 mpg738.5 cu-ft18 in
X-Line S 2.5GasAWD$34,390191 hp181 lb-ft24 mpg738.5 cu-ft18 in
EX 2.5TGasFWD$35,490281 hp311 lb-ft25 mpg638.5 cu-ft18 in
EX 2.5TGasAWD—281 hp311 lb-ft—638.5 cu-ft18 in
X-Line EX 2.5TGasAWD$39,190281 hp311 lb-ft24 mpg638.5 cu-ft20 in
SX 2.5TGasFWD$38,290281 hp311 lb-ft25 mpg638.5 cu-ft20 in
SX 2.5TGasAWD$40,090281 hp311 lb-ft24 mpg638.5 cu-ft20 in
SX-P 2.5TGasFWD$41,190281 hp311 lb-ft25 mpg638.5 cu-ft20 in
X-Line SX P 2.5TGasAWD$43,190281 hp311 lb-ft24 mpg638.5 cu-ft20 in
HEV SHybridFWD$34,090177.2 hp195.4 lb-ft37 mpg—38.5 cu-ft17 in
HEV SHybridAWD$36,090177.2 hp195.4 lb-ft37 mpg—38.5 cu-ft17 in
HEV EXHybridFWD$35,890177.2 hp195.4 lb-ft37 mpg—38.5 cu-ft17 in
HEV EXHybridAWD$38,390177.2 hp195.4 lb-ft37 mpg—38.5 cu-ft17 in
PHEV SXPlug-in hybridAWD$45,190177.2 hp195.4 lb-ft79 mpg—38.5 cu-ft19 in
PHEV SX PrestigePlug-in hybridAWD$48,090177.2 hp195.4 lb-ft79 mpg—38.5 cu-ft19 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Sorento Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 67 kW AC PMSM353334 (52 MPGe blended)32 mi electric433.4 h$1,950
Sorento Hybrid FWDHybridFWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion393537———$1,800
Sorento Hybrid AWDHybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion363335———$1,900
Sorento FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl242926———$2,600
Sorento FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl turbo222925———$2,700
Sorento AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl232524———$2,800
Sorento AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl turbo222724———$2,800

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44361, 44141, 44482, 44217, 44218, 44220, 44221.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Sorento Hybrid AWD, Sorento Hybrid FWD, Sorento Plug-in Hybrid7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Sorento AWD, Sorento FWD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (9)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

SC351
39,536 vehicles 40% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFChronology PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V649000 reported Sep 25, 2025 Kia America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

SC280
144,979 vehicles 86% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V610000 reported Aug 31, 2023 Kia America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

SC261
34 vehicles 91% reported repaired Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Fix Deales will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC261.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V027000 reported Jan 25, 2023 Kia America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Power Train

SC250
69,038 vehicles 95% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V760000 reported Oct 11, 2022 Kia America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Trailer Hitches

SC249
Park outside 70,887 vehicles 30% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 reported Sep 19, 2022 Kia America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Tires

SC244
8 vehicles 88% reported repaired built Mar 28, 2022 – Jun 10, 2022
Problem 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." 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V509000 reported Jul 19, 2022 Kia Motors America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Seat Belts

SC241
17,199 vehicles 94% reported repaired Hybrid only Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment. Risk An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury. Fix Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC241. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 22V-127. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V447000 reported Jun 23, 2022 Kia Motors America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

SC233
26 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V202000 reported Mar 29, 2022 Kia Motors America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Seat Belts

SC231
213 vehicles Hybrid only Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment. Risk An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury. Fix Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC231. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-447. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V127000 reported Mar 4, 2022 Kia Motors America the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Seat Belts:Pretensioner — Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture closed

On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Recall Query (RQ) based on 3 incidents alleging front seat belt pretensioners that may rupture during deployment, on model year (MY) 2020-2022 of various Hyundai and Kia Models, resulting in 3 injuries (note: one incident occurred outside the U.S. and its territories).Between October 2021 and March 2023, Hyundai and Kia have filed the following 11 safety recalls for pretensioner rupture: NHTSA Recall No. 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-123, 22V-127, 22V-218, 22V-354, 22V-447, 22V-458, 22V-816, 23V-094, and 23V-210. Hyundai/Kia have stated that the abnormal deployment of the pretensioners is due to over-pressurization of the prete

Opened Aug 8, 2022 · closed May 26, 2023 · action RQ22003 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Sorento

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Kia publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Kia’s own VIN lookup →

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Kia Sorento, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
227complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

24 per 10,000 built · Kia reported 94,439 Sorento built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 50 · 2023: 50 · 2024: 32 · 2025: 50 · 2026: 45

Most-cited components

Power Train → 78
Engine → 60
Electrical System 42
Unspecified 40
Service Brakes 20
Visibility/Wiper 18

In depth: transmission and drivetrain problems → · engine problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

On XXX, during a 13 hour return trip from , while traveling at speeds of approximately 80 mph on the interstate in mountainous terrain with my family in the vehicle, the instrument cluster displayed a message instructing me to stop driving and take the vehicle to service due to a battery problem.
Electrical System Sep 4, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11762127
My vehicle has a breaking issue. When breaking the breaks either hard break or get sticky and grab, release, and grab. This is scary. Sometimes you are slowing down on a 55MPH road and suddenly you hard break even though you weren’t slamming down on the breaks! I have almost been rear ended multiple times.
Service Brakes May 9, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11659868
The drive train and motor slow to a near stop in traffic when trying to clear a lane and makes it very dangerouos for other traffic to have to wait for me to clear a lane. There is something wrong and we complained about this before the warranty ran out, but they could not find anything. The car stops in traffic unexpectedly.
Power Train Mar 11, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11723548
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000 (Trailer Hitches); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Trailer Hitches Dec 2, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11628212
The vehicle's oil was changed at Transitowne Kia of West Seneca, NY on 10/19/24 with 19,576 on the odometer. During the oil change, a Kia multi-point inspection was performed. No leaks or other concerns were found.
Engine Oct 23, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11621452
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. The contact stated that after closing the front driver's side door, the rear windshield inadvertently shattered. The glass shards from the rear windshield fell inside the vehicle, but the contact was not injured.
Visibility/Wiper at 19,000 miles Aug 2, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11606167

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Kia itself: 14 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 killed, 17 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 15 per 100,000 built. Every Sorento model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 22k

miles, typically

Half the 28 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 17,000 and 50,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 28 on file: 4 under 10k, 5 10k–20k, 8 20k–30k, 1 30k–40k, 1 40k–50k, 4 50k–60k, 1 60k–70k, 2 70k–80k, 1 80k–90k, 1 100k–150k.

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Power Train1221,0670.74×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2022-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning.

Driver-assist crash reports (2)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
2reports filed

1 moderate · 1 minor

Feb 2023 to Jun 2026 · 2 with an air bag deployment · 2 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: HDA (1)

Crash partner: Passenger Car 1 · SUV 1

Filed by: Kia America, Inc.

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Jun 2026Level 2 · HDAPassenger CarmoderateMI56 mph753-15357
Feb 2023Level 2SUVminorCT64 mph753-4922

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

*2/25/23: 1-Day Incident Report* Customer contacted Kia Customer Care on 2/[redacted]/23 & reported that he was driving his 22 Kia Sorento 65mph on [redacted] near Meridian, CT when he fell asleep. Customer stated he heard beeping, went to hit the brakes but it was too late & his vehicle rear ended the vehicle in front of him.
Kia America, Inc. report 753-4922 Feb 2023 NHTSA SGO filing
On June 4, 2026, the customer called Kia's Customer Care Center to report an accident involving her 2022MY Kia Sorento. Specifically, the customer stated, "I [was] driving with cruise on at 55mph, approached a yield and oncoming car did not yield, I slammed on my brakes, I hit a truck from behind." She reported that she was transported to the hospital with…
Kia America, Inc. report 753-15357 Jun 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Kia warranty extension (28) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 184
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-08-28
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 153 service bulletins, 15 warranty extensions, 12 emissionss

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Equipment, Fuel/Propulsion System.

  • TSB_CLI049_R2 Service bulletin
    2026-08-28 · Electrical System
  • TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~
  • CS2312_TSB_R2 Service bulletin
    2026-06-08 · Structure — Body
  • TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia
  • TSB_ELE422 Service bulletin
    2026-05-28 · Electrical System
  • TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE. KIA. COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for sup
  • TSB_CHA126_R2 Service bulletin
    2026-05-06 · Service Brakes
  • TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT & BURNISHING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front brake discs on certain 2021-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from July 26, 2021 through March 28, 2024 and 202
  • TSB_ELE417 Service bulletin
    2026-04-14 · Electrical System
  • TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.
  • WTY042_OWNR Warranty extension
    2026-03-26 · Electrical System
  • WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY042) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly in certain 2021-2025 MY Sorento, 2021-2025 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV), and 2022-2025 MY Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,
  • TSB_ELE394 Service bulletin
    2026-03-26 · Electrical System
  • TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information regarding a potential illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) accompanied by DTC P17A000 on some 2022-2025MY Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) equipped with AVN5.0Wide head units listed below. This condition occurs when the Global Positioning Syste
  • SC325_TSB_R1 Service bulletin
    2026-02-20 · Engine
  • TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AEWP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC325) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Auxiliary Electric Water Pump (AEWP), control harness wiring,

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0301
P0301 on Kia →		Cylinder 1 is misfiring.Power Train · Ignition coils →1 owner report
P0303
P0303 on Kia →		Cylinder 3 is misfiring.Fuel/Propulsion System · Ignition coils →1 owner report
P0304
P0304 on Kia →		Cylinder 4 is misfiring.Power Train · Ignition coils →1 owner report
P0404The exhaust gas recirculation valve is not moving the way it was commanded.Power Train · EGR valve →1 owner report
P049DManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train1 owner report
P0653Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train1 owner report

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Kia Sorento failed the emissions check on 1.2% of first inspections — lower than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%).

New York inspections 1.2%

failed emissions

2,409 initial inspections of 2,371 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2022 SorentoEvery 2022 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.2%1.7%2,406
Failed the safety inspection1.8%1.4%2,409
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.17%0.18%2,409
Miles driven a year11,64010,455odometer at inspection
Average odometer49,62644,815odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Sorento by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A* 0 0 37 mpg2026 B 2 9 37 mpg2025 C 4 134 36 mpg2024 B 2 51 37 mpg2023 D 4 165 Park outside2022 this page F 9 227 Park outside2021 F 5 275 Park outside2020 B 1 139 Park outside2019 B 2 433 Park outside2018 D 3 255 Park outside2017 D 4 808 Park outside2016 F 8 1,258 Park outside

Common questions about the 2022 Sorento

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2022 Kia Sorento cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $29,590 for the LX 2.5 FWD to $48,090 for the PHEV SX Prestige AWD, across 16 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2022 Kia Sorento have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 9 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Sorento, 4 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 25V649000, covering Electrical System. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 Kia Sorento?

NHTSA gave the 2022 Kia Sorento 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (37/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Kia Sorento?

Across the 7 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Kia Sorento, the best EPA combined figure is 37 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 Kia Sorento?

Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sorento, most often about power train, engine, electrical system. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 Kia Sorento?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Kia Sorento runs 5 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Kia Sorento?

The manufacturer has filed 184 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia Sorento, most often covering electrical system, engine, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-08-28. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2022 Kia Sorento do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Kia Sorento failed the emissions check on 1.2% of first inspections — lower than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Which 2022 Kia Sorento trim is the best value?

$18,500 separates the cheapest of the 16 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations7 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates7 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls9NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints227NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings4 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins184NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations2NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports2NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment17 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Sorento The Sorento model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2022 model on file, by price Each 2022 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Kia recall on file All campaigns filed against Kia vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Sorento by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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