Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Kia Sorento Phev
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Kia Sorento Phev has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V610000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V027000 Improperly Molded Fuel Tank May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V703000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V447000 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V127000 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 22 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV has multiple recalls, including significant issues like fuel tank leaks and seat belt failures. Complaints about the powertrain and electrical system further impact reliability, resulting in a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 20,000–50,000 miles | $800–$4,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 15,000–45,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,200–$5,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Battery coolant checks
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Powertrain noises
- Electrical system glitches
- Engine misfires
- Unusual brake performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Kia Sorento Phev at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.