2022 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 181 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Kia Sorento overview page.
What owners report
“Check engine light came on after a weird sound clanked on start up. Error code p1c2d03 Was told it was a major transmission problem âNot…”NHTSA complaint 11616747 — filed 09/26/2024
“While driving, all lights on the dash will light up and the gas pedal loses power. The only way to move the car to the…”NHTSA complaint 11569924 — filed 02/05/2024
“I recently got this vehicle and only has 26k miles on it. I have always been a good driver and have taken care of this…”NHTSA complaint 11567821 — filed 01/25/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Kia Sorento have engine problems?
Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Kia Sorento: 50 of 181 complaints on file (27.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Kia Sorento have in total?
181 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
