repaired · 2025 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Kia Sorento PhevProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Sorento Phev, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-703 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Sorento Phev has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Power train
7Electrical system
5Engine
3Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Forward collision avoidance
2Seat belts
2Trailer hitches
1Visibility/wiper
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Trailer hitches | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Kia Sorento Phev recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Trailer hitches
Park outsideRisk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Seat belts: front
Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
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repaired · 2024 Q1
Seat belts: front
Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Sorento Phev year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sorento Phev median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Kia Sorento Phev, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May RuptureLed to recall 23V-094
In owners' words
What Sorento Phev owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The drive train and motor slow to a near stop in traffic when trying to clear a lane and makes it very dangerouos for other traffic to have to wait for me to clear a lane. There is something wrong and we complained about this before the warranty ran out, but they could not find anything. The car…
My Sorento PHEV popped a P0c4e code and now the car is gutless on electric power. Kia cleared the code in an attempt to fix it but now the code is gone and it’s still weak. When I let off the brake it rolls when it used to have the power to hold it. I used to be able to get on the freeway and now I…
I have gotten the notice Refill Inverter Coolant and Hybrid System Failure and lost acceleration and the all power. The first time this happened was in Dec 2024 with about 60,000 miles on the car. Dealer flushed system and it worked fine until April 2025 at about 71000 miles Hybrid system failure…
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