2022 Kia Sorento service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door
- SX Sport Utility 4-Door
- S Sport Utility 4-Door
- X-Line S Sport Utility 4-Door
- LX Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
- EX+ Sport Utility 4-Door
- X-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
- Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
- LX Sport Utility 4-Door
- Plug-In Hybrid SX Sport Utility 4-Door
- Plug-In Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door
- SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
- SXL Sport Utility 4-Door
- LX+ Sport Utility 4-Door
- EX Pack Sport Utility 4-Door
- EX Sport Utility 4-Door
- X-Line SX Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
- Hybrid S Sport Utility 4-Door
- X-Line EX Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.5L 2497CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.5L 2497CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
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 r
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increas
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner n
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can incr
Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters w
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
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notificatio
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 harne
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. De
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking sy
Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification l
Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pum
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the trans
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information regarding a potential illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) accompanied by DTC P17A000 on some 2022-2025MY Hybrid Electric Vehi
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AEWP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC325) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT & HCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the transaxle assembly and upgrade the Hybrid Control Unit Low-Voltage DC Converter (HCULDC) software on some
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INVERTER COOLANT/DEBRIS FLUSHING /REPLACEMENT FOR CLUSTER MESSAGE REFILL INVERTER COOLANT (SA515) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this b
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CONTINUOUS VARIABLE VALVE DURATION (CVVD) ACTUATOR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the Continuous Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) Actuator seal on some 2021-2022MY Sorento P/HE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AEWP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SC325) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Auxiliary Electric Water Pump (AEWP), control harness wiring, and
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SC325_STKR: COMPLETION LABEL/STICKER
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC325) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC325.
Showing the 8 most recent of 104 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owned a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, she lost consciousness. The contact crashed into another vehicle as the air bags deployed and the front dr
I backed a boat trailer into the lake to load a boat. I had the car in Park and had the engine running and the driver side door open about half way. After about 2 minutes I was standing behind the v
I went to take my husband coffee put my car in park got out to get my son out of the back passenger side seat of the car and when I got to the back passenger side seat, I try to unlock the door the do
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that their vehicle was parked in their driveway with the vehicle off and unattended, an hour later the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a ne
Last Tuesday, August 16, I parked in the driveway at around 8 PM. After about 2 hours I heard car alarm. I looked out window and saw flames engulfing rear of vehicle. Called 911. Firefighters extingui
Showing the 5 most serious of 271 complaints filed with NHTSA.
