2022 Kia Sorento problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
57% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2022 Kia Sorento are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is a model-level pattern, not bad luck.
Worse than 76% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2022 Kia Sorento have transmission problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 105 of 189 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sorento concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (57%), and the largest group is filed under power train (64). For comparison, the 2023 scores 44%. On a test drive, check for shuddering, slipping, delayed or harsh shifts, or a whine at speed. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
The rest of the picture on the 2022 Kia Sorento
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2022 Kia Sorento said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- What the repair costs. Typical transmission repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Every owner quote, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 105 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Kia Sorento?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2022 Kia Sorento involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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…
4 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 17, 2026.
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Does the 2022 Kia Sorento have transmission problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 105 of 189 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Sorento concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (57%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the transmission and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 Kia Sorento?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the 2022 Kia Sorento involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 6 in total: 22V760000 (power train: automatic transmission), 22V202000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Kia Sorento years are better?
Among the Kia Sorento years we track, the 2011 (43%), the 2023 (44%) and the 2014 (52%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (57%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.
Should I buy a 2022 Kia Sorento?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2022 Kia Sorento has an elevated transmission complaint pattern, so treat it as a car that needs proof: service records showing transmission work, a cold-start test drive, and an independent pre-purchase inspection focused on the transmission. A well-kept or already-repaired example can be a fine car; an unknown one is a gamble.
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