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2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
15,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
37 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 39 city / 35 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and engine (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 49 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11624790, filed 2024-11, 12,000 miles

Other or unknown: “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 went all the way to the floor. The vehicle slowly accelerated on it's own from 20MPH to 55MPH without my pressing the accelerator. There were no warnings on the dash at this time. Once it reached 55MPH, it slowly began to decrease it's speed without my pressing the brake or accelerator. …”

NHTSA complaint #11570398, filed 2024-02

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 19,000 miles.

25%0–1050%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20222023202472025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Sorento Hybrid · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 15.9% risk
Sorento Hybrid · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 15.9% risk

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sorento Hybrid AWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic363335$1,900
Sorento Hybrid FWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic393537$1,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 49 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 49 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Sorento Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20254611,0002536Too new to compareToo new
20246—04–537—Too new
20233319,7002—37Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
20221215,5004437—Not enough data
2021217,6502437—Falling

All Kia Sorento Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.

Has the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid (Sorento Hybrid FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 37 mpg combined, 39 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,500 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 19,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.