2022 Kia Sorento Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system 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
“Automatic stop start admission. Was turning right on a green light. The vehicle stalled while trying to take the turn. All the dash lights flickered…”NHTSA complaint 11604627 — filed 07/26/2024
“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 was driving when the ESC electronic stability control kept going on. Then all of a sudden the pedal and brake would start to shake…”NHTSA complaint 11559429 — filed 12/11/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Kia Sorento have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Kia Sorento: 26 of 181 complaints on file (14.4%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
