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Buying a used 2022 Kia Sorento? Check these 6 recalls first
Six recalls, an unusually long list: a turbo oil pipe that can crack, tow hitch wiring and heater fan wiring all carry fire risk, plus loss of drive power, a wrong spare tire and a backup camera fault. Owner complaints number 187 and are unverified, led by power train and engine, with four crashes, one fire and four injuries reported. The power train volume and the drive-power recall point at the same area, which is where inspection effort usually goes.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask which of the six recalls are closed for this VIN and get documentation
- Confirm the spare tire is the correct specification for the vehicle
- Test drive for hesitation, harsh shifts, or loss of power under acceleration
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Kia Sorento
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento turbo oil pipe can crack, risking fire | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Kia Sorento and Sportage tow hitch wiring fire risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Kia Sorento heater fan wiring can catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Kia K5 and Sorento can lose drive power | Power Train | high |
| Kia Sorento and Telluride may have wrong spare tire | Tires | medium |
| Kia Sorento: backup camera image may not show up | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
187 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 63 | Yes |
| Engine | 52 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 30 | Yes |
| Brakes | 17 | None found |
| Speed Control | 15 | None found |
| Fuel System | 14 | None found |