More recall homework
2022 Kia Sorentohas more recalls listed.
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More complaint activity
2022 Kia Sorentohas more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
Similar estimatesfuel-cost estimates are similar.
Short answer: Sorento needs more recall homework, Sorento has more complaint activity and Sorento has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2022 Kia Sorento | 2021 Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 6 | 4 | Sorento has 2 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 176 | 0 | Sorento has 176 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 4 / 1 / 4 / 0 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 | Sorento has 9 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 8 | 2 | Sorento has 6 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 106 | 117 | Sorento has 11 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 44 | 28 | Sorento has 16 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 5 | 5 | Similar |
| Service campaigns | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Similar |
| Latest complaint | May 13, 2026 | None listed | Sorento has a listed date |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 24 combined MPG | 24 combined MPG | Same |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,500 | $2,500 | Similar |
| Safety-rating records | 4 | 6 | Different availability |