Every 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 23V610000
Aug 31, 2023Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V610000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 22V703000
Sep 19, 2022Trailer HitchesPark outside
- Problem
- 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 accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
Full recall details for 22V703000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V447000
Jun 23, 2022Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Fix
- 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 repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall details for 22V447000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V127000
Apr 3, 2022Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Fix
- 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 recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall details for 22V127000 →
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid, reporting 1 fires. Kia has issued at least 49 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System4
- Engine2
- Power Train2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Vehicle Speed Control2
- Air Bags1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (35)
- Engine (10)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (9)
- Power Train (7)
- Equipment (4)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
Read Kia Sorento Hybrid owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Pedestrian alert sounds
DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture
RQ22003Opened Aug 8, 2022Closed May 26, 2023
What people reported
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“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.”
2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRIDJun 24, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11596215
“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 weren't slamming down on the breaks!”
2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRIDMay 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11659868
“I took my car into Winn Kia dealership in Fremont, Ca to have my recall completed which entailed seat belts and airbags. They claimed to have completed the recall and gave me my car back a few days later. A month or so later, they called and ask me to bring my car in so they could complete.”
2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRIDJan 29, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11639500
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000 (Trailer Hitches); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.”
2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRIDDec 2, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11628212
“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.”
2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRIDNov 12, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11624790
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