2022 Kia Sorento: Car shuts off while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Sorento report: car shuts off while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 1,000 miles.
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints for the 2022 Sorento in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756669 (filed 08/13/2026): “Vehicle flashes auto start stop icon on the dashboard, which is not commonplace. when this occurs, the vehicle can not accelerate when the accelerator is actuated. the vehicle can not accelerate past 40mph and the rpm is sporadic. this happens randomly and can…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756329 (filed 08/11/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the auto hold feature activated, and the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independen…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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