Kia ยท 2022
2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 35 | 33 | 34 | 105 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
6 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.
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 el
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."
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."
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
294 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid?
EPA figures for the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid?
Owners have filed 294 complaints with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid?
NHTSA gave the 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.