How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid have?

The 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid?

Of 19 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 233,278 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 23V610000 2023-08-31 144,979 affected

Defect

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.

TRAILER HITCHES 22V703000 2022-09-19 70,887 affected

Defect

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture…

Consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…

SEAT BELTS 22V447000 2022-06-23 17,199 affected

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

Consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC241. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 22V-127. Vehicles already…

SEAT BELTS 22V127000 2022-03-04 213 affected

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

Consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC231. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-447. Vehicles already repaired under this…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AIR BAGS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SEAT BELTS

SERVICE BRAKES

TRAILER HITCHES

Total complaints19

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 werenâ€™t slamming down on the breaks! I have almost been rear ended…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-02-17

“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 werenâ€™t slamming down on the breaks! I have almost been rear ended…”

WHEELS · reported 2025-02-17

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-11-03

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-10-20

“The contact owns a 2022 kia sorento hybrid. The contact stated that after closing the front driver's side door, the rear windshield inadvertently shattered. The glass shards from the rear windshield fell inside the vehicle, but the contact was not injured. The contact stated that there was no…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 2024-08-02

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-05-25

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-05-15

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-01-25

Defect investigations

Investigation DP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…