Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$19,428

Repair estimate

US$23,673

The repair estimate is 122% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$19,428

Repair estimate

US$23,673

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 66826306
Sale date: Auction not assigned
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$23,673
Odometer: 74759 mi
Trim: S
Engine: 2.5L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: SILVER
Body style: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLEAll SUV lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: AZ - PHOENIX NORTH
Event status: Pure Sale
Starts: Yes
Drive train: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Not actual
City: PHOENIX
Postal code: 85085

Full vehicle specifications

Make: KIA
Model: Sorento
Model year: 2022
Trim: S
Body style: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Seats: 7
Drive train: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 2.5 L
Engine power: 191 hp
Engine model: GDI Theta-III
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Gears: 8
Manufacturer: KIA GEORGIA, INC
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

6 recall campaigns on record

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERMar 2022
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.
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.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREJul 2022
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."
Remedy: 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.
TRAILER HITCHESSep 2022
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 harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOct 2022
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 pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAAug 2023
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 rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC280.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSSep 2025
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness and blower motor resistor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC351. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 9, 2025.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 4 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2022 Kia Sorento SUV AWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.