Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (32.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 59 · 32.6% | Recalled | Recall 22V760000 |
| Engine | 50 · 27.6% | Recalled | Recall 22V202000 |
| Electrical System | 26 · 14.4% | Recalled | Recall 25V649000 |
| Service Brakes | 17 · 9.4% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 · 7.7% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 · 7.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 181 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 22V202000 · 2022 · reported 03/29/2022
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V509000 · 2022 · reported 07/19/2022
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V703000 · 2022 · reported 09/19/2022
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V760000 · 2022 · reported 10/11/2022
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V610000 · 2023 · reported 08/31/2023
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V649000 · 2025 · reported 09/25/2025
A fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the forward camera was obstructed. The steering over corrected while turned…”NHTSA complaint 11621882 — filed 10/25/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“WHILE PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. I STARTED CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE. CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE WHEN I APPLIED GAS. I SHIFTED TO…”NHTSA complaint 11615997 — filed 09/23/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“10/19/2022 â Vehicle stuck in drive and would not shift out of drive. Vehicle towed to the dealer and not touched for a day and…”NHTSA complaint 11600568 — filed 07/09/2024 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 59 of 181 NHTSA complaints (32.6%), followed by engine (50), unspecified/other issues (37), electrical system (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
181 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V202000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
