2022 Kia SORENTO HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2022 Kia SORENTO HYBRID has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

21%

• Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions
• The contact owned a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked overnight and the following morning it was driven a short distance to pick up their children, upon arrival the vehicle was parked in the garage and all the occupants exited, it caught on fire. No injuries were sust
• The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle brand new, the contact became aware that the maximum battery charge was 60-70 percent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was test-driven, and the battery was charged. The dealer confirmed the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

16%

• I was driving down the highway at 8:00 AM. The weather conditions were foggy. The air temperature was 43 degrees and I had the heat on in the vehicle. I experienced a sudden loud BANG, followed by a shower of shattered glass. The front panel of my panoramic sunroof exploded, sending glass into the v
• While attempting to merge into 70mph traffic on the interstate, the vehicle suddenly lost all acceleration capabilities. I could have been in an accident due to the sudden loss of acceleration and eventual power to the engine. When I pressed on the gas pedal, there was no resistance and the pedal
• The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000 (Trailer Hitches); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, First Team Kia (4834A Bridge

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was driving down the highway at 8:00 AM. The weather conditions were foggy. The air temperature was 43 degrees and I had the heat on in the vehicle. I experienced a sudden loud BANG, followed by a shower of shattered glass. The front panel of my panoramic sunroof exploded, sending glass into the v”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

11%

• While driving the car it failed to accelerate while pressing gas. It has happened 3 times. In each case it happened within approximately 5 min of driving, twice after idling for 10-15 min. The 'Hybrid System Warning-Safely Stop and Do Not Drive' light came on but not immediately. The engine disp
• While attempting to merge into 70mph traffic on the interstate, the vehicle suddenly lost all acceleration capabilities. I could have been in an accident due to the sudden loss of acceleration and eventual power to the engine. When I pressed on the gas pedal, there was no resistance and the pedal

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“While driving the car it failed to accelerate while pressing gas. It has happened 3 times. In each case it happened within approximately 5 min of driving, twice after idling for 10-15 min. The 'Hybrid System Warning-Safely Stop and Do Not Drive' light came on but not immediately. The engine disp”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints

11%

• Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions
• While attempting to merge into 70mph traffic on the interstate, the vehicle suddenly lost all acceleration capabilities. I could have been in an accident due to the sudden loss of acceleration and eventual power to the engine. When I pressed on the gas pedal, there was no resistance and the pedal

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

11%

• Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions
• The vehicle's oil was changed at Transitowne Kia of West Seneca, NY on 10/19/24 with 19,576 on the odometer. During the oil change, a Kia multi-point inspection was performed. No leaks or other concerns were found. On [XXX] with around 19,596 on the odometer while driving on [XXX] the vehicle experi

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I was driving down the highway at 8:00 AM. The weather conditions were foggy. The air temperature was 43 degrees and I had the heat on in the vehicle. I experienced a sudden loud BANG, followed by a shower of shattered glass. The front panel of my panoramic sunroof exploded, sending glass into the v
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: While driving the car it failed to accelerate while pressing gas. It has happened 3 times. In each case it happened within approximately 5 min of driving, twice after idling for 10-15 min. The 'Hybrid System Warning-Safely Stop and Do Not Drive' light came on but not immediately. The engine disp
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: Vehicle unexpectedly shuts down while driving posing an immediate danger as there was no warning on four different occasions
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)