2022 Kia Sorento - Maintenance & Specs
The 2022 Kia Sorento belongs to a Kia Sorento lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 14 model years, from 2003 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 1.6L, 2.5L, 1.6L I4 / 2.5L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (am-s6). The 2022 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2003) and later (2026) Sorento model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 5.1 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, SP-IV transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 15 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 26 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around power train (26), unknown or other (19), engine (18). A representative report reads: "I own a 2022 Kia Sorento that was manufactured on January 13, 2022. My vehicle experienced a failure involving the electronic oil pump within the transmission..." There are 6 safety recalls on record; one covers: 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....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 39 city / 35 highway MPG, 37 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,200.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 5.1 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| Oil filter | Wix 51394 |
| EPA combined | 37 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 6 |
| Technical service bulletins | 80 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.