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2022 Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Sorento, filed between March 29, 2022 and September 25, 2025. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

Stop-driving notice. 1 campaign below carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" advice from the maker. Read those first and call a dealer.

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Campaign	Filed	Part
25V649000	September 25, 2025	Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers
23V610000	August 31, 2023	Back over prevention: camera
22V760000	October 11, 2022	Power train: automatic transmission
22V703000	September 19, 2022	Trailer hitches
22V509000	July 19, 2022	Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
22V202000	March 29, 2022	Engine and engine cooling: turbo/supercharger

Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers (25V649000)

Filed September 25, 2025

What is wrong. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.

What could happen. A fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix. Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

Back over prevention: camera (23V610000)

Filed August 31, 2023

What is wrong. 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."

What could happen. A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Power train: automatic transmission (22V760000)

Filed October 11, 2022

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The 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 December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.

Trailer hitches (22V703000)

Filed September 19, 2022 · Park outside

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The 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.

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire (22V509000)

Filed July 19, 2022

What is wrong. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What could happen. Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.

Engine and engine cooling: turbo/supercharger (22V202000)

Filed March 29, 2022

What is wrong. 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.

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

The 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 SC233.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2022 Kia Sorento may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized Kia dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Kia may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Kia customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Sorento

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2022 Kia Sorento recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Sorento. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2022 Kia Sorento free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2022 Kia Sorento was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.