2022 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Power Train (64), Engine (52), Unknown Or Other (38).
Key takeaways
- 189 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 | 64 | 34% |
| Engine | 52 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 30 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated after driving 25-30 MPH into a parking lot and parking the vehicle, the message "Transmission System Error Check Transmission" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an auto parts store, where it was determined that the transmission pump was failing, there was lo...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-09
Se rompio la bomba de aceite electrica de mi auto. La investigación de Kia reveló que la bomba de aceite eléctrica de la transmisión DCT de 8 velocidades puede sufrir una falla interna debido a un defecto de calidad en el proveedor. Un componente de la placa de circuito de la bomba puede desprenderse por una soldadura ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-03
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost drive power. The vehicle was able to continue driving but at a reduced speed. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and ...
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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.