2022 Kia Sorento vehicle speed control problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2022 Kia Sorento — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle flashes Auto Start Stop icon on the dashboard, which is not commonplace. When this occurs, the vehicle can not accelerate when the accelerator is actuated. The vehicle can not accelerate past 40mph and the RPM is sporadic. This happens randomly and can not be diagnosed by the dealership…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“2022 Kia Sorento failed to increase speed when accelerator was depressed , engine RPMs increased, but no subsequent speed increase. The Amber ISG light was flashing, with no other warning lights. The car was driven to a safe pull out, placed in park, turned off and restarted, no flashing light. The…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 Sorento | 11 | 9% |
| 2021 Sorento | 12 | 5% |
| 2020 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Sorento | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 Sorento | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 Sorento | 21 | 3% |
| 2016 Sorento | 62 | 5% |
| 2015 Sorento | 21 | 3% |
| 2014 Sorento | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 Sorento | 25 | 3% |
| 2012 Sorento | 29 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.