2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review
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Pros
- Impressive number of standard and optional features
- Roomy seating and cargo space
- Sharp-looking and easy-to-use infotainment system
Cons
- Limited cargo capacity with third-row seat in place
- Not so compact anymore
What's new
- 10.25-inch touchscreen and navigation system are now standard
- All-wheel drive is now available
- Part of the fourth Sorento generation redesigned for 2021
Overview
The three-row 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid is Kia's second-largest SUV and largest hybrid vehicle. Its starting price lies between the less expensive non-hybrid Sorento and the lineup's new Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. The much smaller Niro is the brand's other hybrid SUV.
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- $20,100fair price$81 below market
- 88,863 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6 Seats, 39 City / 35 Hwy MPG
- Lindsay Volkswagen of Manassas (18 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
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CARFAX ONE-OWNER VEHICLE, Sorento Hybrid EX, 4D Sport Utility, 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged DOHC 16V LEV3-ULEV70, 6-Speed Automatic, FWD, Aurora Bl...
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
37 Combined MPG (39 City/35 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNDRH4LG7N5062196
Stock: MV80425C
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-07-2026 - $22,500fair price$156 below market
- 73,253 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6 Seats, 39 City / 35 Hwy MPG
- Parsons Kia of Winchester (39 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
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Located in Winchester, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
37 Combined MPG (39 City/35 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNDRG4LG7N5090986
Stock: 25132A
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 01-13-2026
The Sorento Hybrid is unique because there aren't many three-row hybrid SUVs in the market. You might also consider the slightly larger and more expensive three-row Toyota Highlander Hybrid or the two-row Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Toyota Venza SUVs. The only other non-luxury three-row hybrid SUV is the much more expensive Ford Explorer Hybrid.
The Sorento Hybrid is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid system that makes 227 horsepower. It has an EPA-estimated combined driving rating of 37 mpg (35 mpg with all-wheel drive), which is 11 mpg more than the non-hybrid Sorento with the base engine. It's also more efficient than Kia's compact Forte sedan. The previously optional 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation is now standard, and all-wheel drive becomes an option for the 2022 model year.
Besides efficiency, the Sorento Hybrid has plenty going for it. It comes loaded with many standard features, offers impressive passenger room, and is equipped with a large touchscreen featuring an easy-to-use infotainment system. With the exception of a limited amount of cargo space behind the third row, negatives are few and far between for this highly rated SUV.
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid trim level differences
The 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid is a small SUV with three rows of seating that can carry up to six passengers (the second row has captain's chairs). It's available in two trim levels: S and EX. Both are powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid system and a six-speed automatic transmission. Combined output is 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is an option. Compare the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid trim levels in-depth.
Which Sorento Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?
Most people will be perfectly happy with the features found in the loaded base S trim, but for just a little more, we recommend going for the top EX trim to get wireless smartphone charging and the remaining advanced driver aids: enhanced forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, and Highway Driving Assist.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$96/mo for Sorento Hybrid S
Sorento Hybrid S
vs
$168/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Reliability
The 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 4 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
4 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 23V610000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- SC280
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 144979
- Defect Description:
- 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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Defect Consequence:
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- 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 number for this recall is SC280.
- Recall Number:
- 22V703000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- SC249
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 70887
- Defect Description:
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Defect Consequence:
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective Action:
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
- Recall Number:
- 22V447000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- SC241
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 17199
- Defect Description:
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid and 2022 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
- Defect Consequence:
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC241. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 22V-127. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- Recall Number:
- 22V127000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- SC231
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 213
- Defect Description:
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
- Defect Consequence:
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC231. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-447. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 10 years / 100,000 miles
- Hybrid component Warranty
- 10 years / 100,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / 100,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
Kia Sorento Hybrid Reviews
Owner Reviews
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Like The Car, But Be Warned
4 out of 5 starsJames S., 11/30/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid S 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
I had driven a Hyundai Sonata hybrid for many years and loved the car. My wife was the pleased owner of a Kia, so when I saw a 2022 Sorento hybrid become available at a relatively good price, I decided to make the switch from my Sonata.
The Sorento hybrid is an impressive vehicle. Despite the reports from some owners of disappointing fuel economy, I have been getting 40 MPG. … Amazingly enough, that is even better than the mileage my Sorento hybrid had afforded, despite the Sorento being a larger vehicle. The gas station trips will be few and far between.
The Sorento is also equipped with numerous interesting technological features. There are even two levels of lane-assist driving. Not something that I have elected to use, but it might come in handy for those wishing to take a cat nap while driving. I am pleased with the ride quality, and the six passenger seating comes in handy with the grandkids (though I would have preferred seven passenger bench seating).
Now for the caveat. On my fifth day of ownership, I repeatedly tried to start the car without success. The interior lights worked, but the car was otherwise as dead as a doornail. I wound up contacting the Kia road service that was part of the warranty, fearing wisely that the car might ultimately have to be towed all the way to a Kia dealership. After the usual two hour wait, a tow truck did arrive. The driver tried, also without success, to jump start the car, then tried to shift the car to neutral so that it could be towed in the normal fashion.
That brings us to the first major issue. The car was designed with an unusual rotary shift dial on the center console. Without power, there is no way to shift the car to neutral. Normally, such a vehicle will also be equipped with a "shift lock release" somewhere on the console or dash to compensate for this and to allow an emergency shift to neutral. But as far as anyone can tell (and that includes the local Kia dealers and the national Kia road service personnel), this car lacks that feature. That is a very fundamental design problem.
To return to the narrative, the first tow driver departed and informed me that he had called for a second truck to come out. Well, after waiting another two hours, that second driver appeared and simply went through the same futile motions. I was then promised a third truck that would be properly equipped to deal with the issue. That truck did not arrive until late the following morning. The driver had to employ a wheel lift and dollies to transport the car to the dealership. Needless to say, most tow trucks do not come equipped with these mechanisms. The bottom line is that it was almost 24 hours before the car was to get to the Kia service center.
But that was just the start of the odyssey. The dealership was initially unable to figure out the source of the problem. They admitted that the hybrid was so new that they were not really familiar with the technology of the vehicle. They had to coordinate for several days with engineers at Kia central headquarters before diagnosing the issue as a defective starter button. So that should be quickly rectifiable, right? Wrong. I was told that it would take around 5 business days to get a new switch! That is a clear indication that certain essential parts for this car are not being stocked regionally. But even so, one would think that the equipment would be sent for overnight delivery as a simple courtesy for Kia customers. Well, apparently not.
As it turned out, it took nine days for the item to arrive. In total, I was without the Sorento for a couple of days short of three weeks. The one saving grace is that after about a week without the vehicle, the dealership provided a rental car through Enterprise. Without that, I would have been beside myself.
Was this untoward experience an extraordinary occurrence? Probably. As I mentioned, I am otherwise impressed with the vehicle. But potential buyers should at least be aware of the issues I encountered.
Almost perfect
3 out of 5 starsJay Bee, 06/22/2022
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
We purchased this vehicle just over a year ago, with the intent to enable long road trips with decent gas mileage. In the year we have owned our Sorento, it has delivered beyond expectations with regard to the driving experience. The seats are comfortable, the ergonomics conducive to long trips, and the technology is very useful. The adaptive cruise control is great at cutting fatigue, … and the lane keep assist, lane follow assist and forward and reverse alerts work very well. We average 38 - 40 mpg, driving in hilly terrain in Southern California.
Our ONLY complaint is (for us) a big one and may lead us to trade in the vehicle for another brand. Specifically, we repeatedly get a warning light reading "Refill Inverter Coolant" which is an alarming thing to see, and the placement of the light precludes use of most of the dash computer functionality. We have been to two separate dealers and they have both been unable to determine the cause of the light, nor have they been able to stop it from recurring. Both dealers indicated this "false warning light" is pretty common across Kia's hybrid lineup, but they had no idea how to rectify it. Several posts in owner forums indicate an over the air "fix" is scheduled, but is yet to happen (and the dealers are unaware of this "fix").
The latest incident was while traveling several hundred miles from home, through the Arizona desert. Pulling into the dealer with fingers crossed (hoping to NOT overheat something) we were again told the vehicle was fine and we could drive it the rest of the way home.
If not for this alarming, recurring error message, I'd give this car a 5 star review. As it is, with today's hot used car market, we may well trade it in for a comparable Toyota product, a brand we have had great experience with over the years.
Gas saving replacement!
4 out of 5 starsJ. Anderson, 09/12/2022
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
I have had this vehicle almost 1 year. Compared to the Sienna I traded in I get incredible gas mileage, just about double. This is the first car we bought that has some of the modern driver enhancements, lane keeping assist, automated cruise control, along with the rear cross vehicle alert and the back up camera. I wish it had a little more cargo capacity, but overall we rarely have … more than 4 people, so we usually leave the third seat folded for trips to Costco. The acceleration is excellent, I don’t any fast 0 to 60 times but make no mistake, this vehicle is capable on the street and on the highway. Overall one of the best vehicles we have ever purchased.
So far so good
4 out of 5 starsMark, 03/25/2021
2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid EX 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
Bought the Sorento after researching mid size SUV'S. Can't beat the price for the Kia warranty and the amenities that come with it.
We got the hybrid and are more than happy with the mileage.
My kids love the panoramic sunroof!
With the 3rd row seats down (which they will be 99% of the time) there is plenty of cargo room and the rear seats have enough leg and head room for somebody … over 6' tall.
My only complaints at this time would be that the infotainment system has not been easy to connect my android phone to. Seems like I'm jumping thru a lot of hoops to get connected and navigate all of the screens. My other complaint would be the backup beeping. You cannot turn it down or off!! I understand the reasoning behind it, but think that it's unnecessary. My Dodge Durango is very quiet when it's running and doesn't need a backing beep so I don't buy the idea that an EV needs to make noise to warn people it's moving. And if it is necessary, why is the speaker in the grill, facing forward, and not in the rear bumper?
We have only had it for two months now but so far, so good.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sorento Hybrid since its last redesign.
2022 Sorento Hybrid Highlights
S
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $34,090 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Hybrid |
| Combined MPG | 37 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $96/month |
| Seating | 6 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.6 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
| Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Sorento Hybrid models:
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Accelerates and decelerates the car automatically, keeping a predetermined distance between the Sorento and the car in front.
- Lane Following Assist
- Makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover15.9%
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