2022 Kia Sorento Spare Tire Recall (22V509)

Recall 22V509 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Kia Sorento in recall 22V509?

The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).

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 system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Sorento with recall 22V509?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Impaired anti-lock braking or traction control systems can increase the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Sorento shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the temporary and emergency spare tire, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V509?

Recall 22V509 covers 8 vehicles: 2022 Kia Sorento; 2022 Kia Telluride.

NHTSA lists 8 vehicles in this campaign, built March 28, 2022 to June 10, 2022. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Sorento spare tire recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC244.

When was recall 22V509 announced?

Kia America, Inc. reported recall 22V509 to NHTSA on July 19, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 27, 2022.

This recall was filed 51 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 74 days. If your Sorento was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Sorento is part of recall 22V509?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V509 is open on your Sorento, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Sorento vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Sorento owners do about recall 22V509?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V509000 applies to your Sorento.
2. Call a Kia dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the temporary and emergency spare tire happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Sorento owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 513 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 16 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 513 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 16 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Kia Telluride: 324 complaints in total, 12 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Kia Sorento: 189 complaints in total, 4 about the suspension, wheels and tires

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact experienced the death wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

2022 Kia Sorento owner, IA, NHTSA complaint 11716781, filed February 9, 2026

I went for my regular wheel alignment last week and was told my tires need to be replaced – the tread was down to 3/32. I only have 30000 miles on the vehicle. I called Continental and was told the tires are considered a "performance" tire and therefore have no tread warranty.

2022 Kia Sorento owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11652327, filed April 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a clanking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

2022 Kia Telluride owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11672840, filed July 11, 2025

Can recall 22V509 make my Sorento a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V509000 does not automatically make your Sorento a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Sorento went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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