Kia Sorento Phev problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Kia Sorento Phev (2022–2026). The 2022 Sorento Phev has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.

Complaints
44
Recalls
8
Model years
5
Worst year
2022

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Kia Sorento Phev model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Kia Sorento Phev years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2022 Kia Sorento Phev — 22 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (8 complaints).

Every Kia Sorento Phev model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Sorento Phev00001—
2025 Sorento Phev121003Electrical System
2024 Sorento Phev20000Engine
2023 Sorento Phev80002Electrical System
2022 Sorento Phev221005Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Kia Sorento Phev problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    14 complaints
  • Electrical System
    13 complaints
  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20232025
Complaints about the Kia Sorento Phev received by NHTSA each month.

Kia Sorento Phev recalls

  • Recall 26V046000Jan 26, 202642,677 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V006000Jan 13, 202574,469 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V920000Dec 10, 20241,385 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V610000Aug 31, 2023144,979 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

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

  • Recall 23V027000Jan 25, 202334 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V703000Sep 19, 202270,887 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V447000Jun 23, 202217,199 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  • Recall 22V127000Mar 4, 2022213 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Other Kia models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology