Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Kia Sorento
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Kia Sorento has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 194 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V649000 Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V610000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V760000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V703000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V509000 Incorrect Spare Tire Size/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V202000 Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe May Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 68 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Unknown or Other 38 complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 16 complaints
Of the 194 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 194 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Kia Sorento has a moderate number of complaints and six recall campaigns. Recalls focus on electrical issues and powertrain defects. Given the limited complaint data, the reliability appears to be average, with significant issues around the powertrain and engine cooling systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Unknown | $1,200–$3,500 | very common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | 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 system inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant inspection and flush
- Battery check and replacement
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of drive power
- Oil leaks in engine bay
- Faulty rearview camera
- Unintentional trailer hitch faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Kia Sorento at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.