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Kia Sorento 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Kia Sorento: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

194Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
6Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train68 complaints

68 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V760000.

Engine53 complaints

53 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V202000.

Unknown Or Other38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V649000.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V610000.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V703000.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V509000.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V202000Reported March 29, 2022 - 26 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 26 vehicles across all affected models.

22V509000Reported July 19, 2022 - 8 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 8 vehicles across all affected models.

22V703000Reported September 19, 2022 - 70,887 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 70,887 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
22V760000Reported October 11, 2022 - 69,038 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 69,038 vehicles across all affected models.

23V610000Reported August 31, 2023 - 144,979 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 144,979 vehicles across all affected models.

25V649000Reported September 25, 2025 - 39,536 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 39,536 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202240
202345
202422
202544
202643
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.