2022 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Power Train (67), Engine (52), Unknown Or Other (38).
Key takeaways
- 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 67 | 35% |
| Engine | 52 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 31 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 7% |
| Steering | 10 | 5% |
| Visibility | 9 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 4% |
| Trailer Hitches | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-14
Turned car on and no air blowing from any vents on any setting.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-13
2022 Kia Sorento, VIN [XXX], subject to Recall 22V760 (Kia SC250, 8-speed DCT electric oil pump). The recall was performed with a software update only; the transmission and original pump were not replaced. On XXX at 116,273 miles, while driving, the dash displayed “Transmission system error! Check transmission oil imme...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-08
Car goes into "limp mode" and functions on only partial power. Warning light reads "Transmission system error! Check transmission oil immediately." Dealership says car shows no codes. My 2022 Kia Sorento SX had a recall because this problem is known. Kia recalled all the 2021 and 22's and fixed the programming to ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.