Kia · model year 2022
2022 Kia Sorento
Specifications and certified data for the 2022 model year. All Kia Sorento model years →

2022 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3' 2.2 CRDi DCT AWD | 2,151 cc | Diesel | Automatic | 199 | 176 | 42.2 | Dossier |
| '2' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Other | 178 | 158 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| '3' HEV 1.6 T-GDi 6-speed auto AWD | 1,598 cc | Hybrid | Other | 178 | 166 | 38.7 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2022 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 37 | 242 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 34 | 105 | 32 | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 35 | 257 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 25 | 360 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 366 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 24 | 377 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2022 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V649000 2025-09-25 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this…
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23V610000 2023-08-31 · model years 2022, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2022
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
