Vehicle recall 22V202000 · March 29, 2022
2022 Kia Sorento
The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC233.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V202000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 29, 2022
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC233
- Owner notification
- April 22, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › Pipes, hoses, and fittings; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sorento (2022): 2022
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