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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Kia Sorento

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Kia Sorento

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-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 2023 Kia Sorento 2022 Kia Sorento Difference
Total recalls 3 6 Sorento has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 103 176 Sorento has 73 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 2 / 2 / 3 / 0 4 / 1 / 4 / 0 Sorento has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 8 Sorento has 8 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 65 106 Sorento has 41 more communications
Recall completion reports 17 44 Sorento has 27 more reports
Warranty programs 5 5 Similar
Service campaigns 1 0 Sorento has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Sep 25, 2025 Sep 25, 2025 Similar
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 13, 2026 Sorento has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Power Train
  • Electrical System
  • Power Train
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
 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 5 4 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 Kia Sorento

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and power train repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 Kia Sorento

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Kia Sorento

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2022 Kia Sorento

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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