Kia Sorento PHEV problems and complaints, 2022 to 2025
33 NHTSA owner complaints and 8 recalls across 2 model years, 2022 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 33complaints
- 8recalls
- 2reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which Kia Sorento PHEV years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Kia Sorento PHEV, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 33 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain15 (45%)
- Electrical & infotainment7 (21%)
- Other systems4 (12%)
- Brakes3 (9%)
- Structure & body2 (6%)
Recalls (8)
Electrical system · 26V046000 · Jan 2026 · model year 2025
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.
Electrical system · 25V006000 · Jan 2025 · model year 2025
A loss of headlights and taillights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 24V920000 · Dec 2024 · model year 2025
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 23V610000 · Aug 2023 · model year 2022
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 23V027000 · Jan 2023 · model year 2022
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 22V703000 · Sep 2022 · model year 2022
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Seat belts · 22V447000 · Jun 2022 · model year 2022
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Seat belts · 22V127000 · Mar 2022 · model year 2022
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.