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2022 Kia Sorento
Common Problems

Ranked from 58 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Misfire and Power Loss

    25complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine misfires and experiences power loss, often leading to the check engine light being illuminated.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 22V202000

  2. 2

    Transmission Issues Leading to Power Loss

    12complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission fails to engage properly, resulting in the vehicle losing power and struggling to accelerate.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 22V760000

  3. 3

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    7complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle, especially during stop-start conditions.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 22V202000

  4. 4

    Electrical System Issues Leading to Random Malfunctions

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Random malfunctions in the electrical system, such as the instrument panel going blank, cause intermittent vehicle failures.

    Related recall: 25V649000

  5. 5

    Sunroof Explosion During Operation

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof explodes during operation, causing glass to shatter and potentially injuring passengers.

  6. 6

    Vehicle Speed Control System Malfunction

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The vehicle speed control system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to fail to accelerate properly and increasing the risk of accidents.

  7. 7

    Brake Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The brake system exhibits intermittent issues including grinding, surging, and failure to respond properly.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Windshield Cracking

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    Windshields crack unexpectedly from minor impacts or without visible cause, affecting visibility.

  9. 9

    Steering Lock-up During Turns

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering locks up during turns, potentially causing a loss of control and a serious accident.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.