CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid recalls
Rearview camera may fail to display, raising crash risk
The rearview camera mounting clips on these Sorento vehicles may break.
Tow hitch wiring can short and cause a fire
The tow hitch wiring harness module on these vehicles can accumulate debris and moisture on its circuit board.
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash
Certain 2021-2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles have front seat belt pretensioners that may explode when they deploy during a crash.
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash
Certain 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles have a front seat belt pretensioner defect.
Most common 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
My vehicle has a breaking issue. When breaking the breaks either hard break or get sticky and grab, release, and grab. This is scary. Sometimes you are slowing down on a 55MPH road and suddenly you hard break even though you werenât slamming down on the breaks! I have almost been rear ended multiple times. The problem has been reproduced by myself, a few friends, and family members. However, the dealership says it is normal. I know itâs not! Iâve had this vehicle for 42000 miles! This has not been checked by the police. This started after the dealership replaced my tires.
I took my car into Winn Kia dealership in Fremont, Ca to have my recall completed which entailed seat belts and airbags. They claimed to have completed the recall and gave me my car back a few days later. A month or so later, they called and ask me to bring my car in so they could complete. After back and forth, they couldnât confirm if the recalls were done and advised I take it to another sister dealership which I did. I took it to Dublin Kia and they confirmed via email that Wynn Kia in fremont, Ca did not connect my seatbelts and air bags properly - they stated they missed that step when completing the recalls. I drove my car around with my 2 year old daughter niece and nephew in the c
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 Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435, (757)260-3590). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Battery Not Fully Charged" was displayed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
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 experienced a sudden loss of power accompanied by grinding noises coming from the engine. This was followed by the check engine light flashing and the low oil indicator illuminating. I pulled over and found that a massive amount of oil was rapidly pouring out from beneath the vehicle. Vehicle was towed back to Transitowne Kia who on 10/21/24 diagnosed the issue as a failure to the oil pressure setting u
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid questions
Does the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid: Rearview camera may fail to display, raising crash risk; Tow hitch wiring can short and cause a fire; Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash; Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.