With 4 recalls and 172 complaints, the 2022 Kia Sorento rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

172

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V7600002022-11-10

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.

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

22V2020002022-29-03

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

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.

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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23V6100002023-31-08

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."

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

View all 4 recalls

25V6490002025-25-09

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Kia Sorento's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 172 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train26

02Unknown Or Other19

03Engine18

04Power Train,engine8

05Visibility/wiper7

172 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Sorento Fuel Economy

24–37mpg combined

22-39city

25-35hwy

$1,200-$1,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Sorento ranges from 24 to 37 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Sorento Hybrid FWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

37mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

39 city35 hwy~$1,200/yr8/10 Clean

Sorento Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AM-S6)

35mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

36 city33 hwy~$1,250/yr7/10 Clean

Sorento Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

34mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

35 city33 hwy~$1,300/yr10/10 Clean

Sorento FWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Sorento FWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Sorento AWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city27 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Sorento AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

23 city25 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Kia Sorento

38States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

2,15811%

FLFlorida

1,95810%

CACalifornia

1,4757%

PAPennsylvania

9355%

OHOhio

8244%

MOMissouri

7994%

ILIllinois

7844%

DCWashington DC

7104%

AZArizona

6843%

GAGeorgia

6673%

DEDelaware

6643%

NCNorth Carolina

6283%

NJNew Jersey

5923%

NYNew York

5803%

MDMaryland

5663%

OKOklahoma

4612%

INIndiana

4562%

UTUtah

4202%

WA380

CO367

TN351

OR337

MI309

MN296

NV253

NH246

WI203

VA181

AR171

WY154

RI153

AL148

ID141

KY136

SC135

MA124

CT112

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Kia Sorento: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2022 Kia Sorento a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2022 Kia Sorento. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia Sorento?

Yes, 4 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Kia Sorento?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 37 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $769 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Sorento?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 172 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2022 compare to other Kia Sorento years?

Each Kia Sorento model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Kia Sorento overview page.