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Common Problems with 2012 Kia Sorento

Retrospectively, the 2012 Kia Sorento had 649 complaints, and 43% of issues had something to do with ENGINE problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2012 Kia Sorento?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2012 Kia Sorento fall into the category of ENGINE. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE 278 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 71 AIR BAGS 53 POWER TRAIN 43 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 38 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 31 SERVICE BRAKES 23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18 STEERING 17 SEATS 12 SUSPENSION 11 VISIBILITY/WIPER 10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7 WHEELS 5 STRUCTURE 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 VISIBILITY 1 SEAT BELTS 1 TIRES 1

Worst 2012 Kia Sorento Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SERVICE BRAKES
2012 Kia Sorento June 30, 2018 Victims: 5 Mileage: 65000 miles

I was driving a 2012 kia sorento with three other passengers and our family dog. i see smoke coming from back of my car thought it was the car passin...

AIR BAGS
2012 Kia Sorento May 9, 2012 Victims: 2 Mileage: 8426 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. while driving approximately 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle between the front and...

SEAT BELTS
2012 Kia Sorento November 9, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 33000 miles

I was in a stopped position when i was rear ended by a vehicle who was rear-ended by a 3rd vehicle. i watched my 9 year old who was buckled in the 2n...