CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Kia Sorento Phev has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (9 reports).
2022 Kia Sorento Phev recalls
Rearview camera may fail to display, raising crash risk
The rearview camera mounting clips on these Sorento vehicles may break.
Fuel tank may leak, creating a fire risk
Some 2022 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may have a fuel tank that was improperly molded.
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 Phev problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
On XXX, during a 13 hour return trip from [XXX], while traveling at speeds of approximately 80 mph on the interstate in mountainous terrain with my family in the vehicle, the instrument cluster displayed a message instructing me to stop driving and take the vehicle to service due to a battery problem. After the message cleared, a warning light remained illuminated until the vehicle was shut off and restarted. This occurred three separate times during that trip, beginning approximately five hours from home. I attempted to reach a Kia dealership in [XXX], and was unable to get anyone on the phone. Having no alternative, I continued driving home. On XXX, during a two and a half hour highway dr
Engine wiring is covered in soy based products which attract rodents as a source of food. Rodents then chew various wires and damage the electrical system. The check engine light has popped on twice in one year with both times requiring service repair for the chewed wires. There is a potential for electrical fires or other various failures due to rodents chewing through the wires. Kia has known about this problem for over a decade and continues to use soy based coverings in their engine without any mitigation for rodents.
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 stops in traffic unexpectedly. I am not sure if sensors are causing this or what, but it has put me in danger of collision many times. We have to plan an exceedingly long time to pull into traffic so we don't get run over. Anti slip also doesn't turn off even though it says it is off. The car will slip a little bit and then shut the motor down to a crawl making it very dangerous in traffic. T
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 itâs 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 canât get up to speed in town (35mph). Itâs running in some sort of limp mode and Kia canât see any codes. Itâs loud, too. Each gear whines. It whines when I hit the brake and it regenerates electricity. It regens so little now that it doesnât hardly slow me down anymore until I stand on them and use the brake pads. Kia said that it might be a sensor in the electric motor but itâs
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 alert again, barely able to accelerate from stop light, made to a parking space just as I lost power steering. After about 2 hours to cool off car started and could be driven home. Got Refill inverter coolant alert.
2022 Kia Sorento Phev questions
Does the 2022 Kia Sorento Phev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2022 Kia Sorento Phev: Rearview camera may fail to display, raising crash risk; Fuel tank may leak, creating a fire 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 Phev?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (9), Electrical System (7), Engine (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Kia Sorento Phev 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.