2022 Kia Sorento engine problems

The 2022 Kia Sorento has 51 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Engine complaints

18%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Sorento engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

22V202000EngineMarch 29, 2022 · 26 units

Defect

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.

What owners report

“The contact owned a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, she lost consciousness. The contact crashed into another vehicle as the air bags deployed and the front driver side tire had separated from the vehicle. The other driver sustained injuries; however, their…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 14, 2023 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 2022 Kia Sorento engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Kia Sorento engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 22V202000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.