2022 Kia Sorento vs 2023 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Kia Sorento | 2023 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 51 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–37 | 24–37 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 61 | 19 |
| Engine | 50 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 12 |
| Steering | 10 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 33 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 5 |
| Stalling | 17 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2022 Kia Sorento
2023 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.