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2022 Kia Sorento — Problems & Complaints

NHTSA has 189 owner complaints on file for this vehicle. Every report below was filed by a real owner with the US government's road-safety agency.

189
Complaints
filed with NHTSA
4
Involved a Crash
owner-reported
1
Involved Fire
owner-reported
4
Injuries
across all reports
Years to Avoid

Kia Sorento — Complaints by Model Year

Years flagged AVOID have at least twice this model's average complaint count — the strongest public-data signal of a bad year.

751 complaints

1,252 complaints

804 complaints

254 complaints

428 complaints

136 complaints

20 complaints

189 complaints

122 complaints

42 complaints

75 complaints

0 complaints

Problem Areas

What Owners Complain About Most

Power Train 64 reports
Engine 52 reports
Unknown Or Other 38 reports
Electrical System 30 reports
Service Brakes 17 reports
Vehicle Speed Control 15 reports
Fuel/propulsion System 14 reports
Steering 10 reports
In Their Own Words

Recent Owner Reports

Power Train ODI 11499327 12/29/2022

There was a complete loss of motive power. Myself and my passenger were on a busy 5 lane road approaching a busy intersection when the check engine light came on as well as a "stop safely immediately" message and an audible chime sound. Then the car lost power. I was in the middle lane and had no way nor time to pull over safely. Thank goodness I was slowing down for a stop l…

Power Train ODI 11499163 12/28/2022

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an unknown software update was completed; however, the failure …

Unknown Or Other ODI 11707121 12/26/2025

All 2020 through 2022 Kia Nightfall Edition vehicles (top-trim packages) are experiencing premature and widespread exterior trim fading, indicating a manufacturing or material defect rather than normal wear and tear. This issue is consistent across multiple model years, strongly suggesting a systemic problem with the product used on these vehicles. Despite repeated complaints,…

Forward Collision Avoidance ODI 11498922 12/26/2022

The emergency break goes on even when I’m driving straight in the freeway with no cars close to me. It’s terrifying. Has occurred multiple times

Unknown Or Other ODI 11705235 12/16/2025

My vehicle has a recall that says potential fire could occur yet there’s no solution for the recall. I think that is something that should be replaced immediately considering it’s 15 degrees outside and I have to run my heat in my vehicle.

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Recalls & Crash Tests

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Problems Checker

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Questions

FAQ

Is the 2022 Kia Sorento reliable?
Owners have filed 189 safety complaints with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia Sorento, most often about power train. Compare the complaint counts across model years above — a year with far more complaints than the model's average is the strongest 'avoid' signal in public data.
Which Kia Sorento years should I avoid?
The rule of thumb used by analysts: a model year whose complaint count is well above the model's own average (we flag 2× or more) usually had a real manufacturing or design problem — not just noisy reporting. Use the year-by-year strip on this page.
Where do these complaints come from?
Directly from NHTSA, the US government road-safety agency. Any owner can file a Vehicle Owner Questionnaire; NHTSA publishes them as public domain data. We cache each lookup for up to 7 days.
Do complaints mean a recall is coming?
Sometimes. NHTSA opens defect investigations when complaint patterns emerge, and investigations can end in recalls. Check the recalls page for this vehicle to see what has already been recalled.