Model Year Problem Record

Kia Sorento 2012 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2012 Kia Sorento: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

879Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

111Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

150Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine476 complaints

476 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V224000, 18V907000, 20V750000.

Electrical System127 complaints

127 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes105 complaints

105 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V652000.

Unknown Or Other81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags80 complaints

80 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train56 complaints

56 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V626000.

Fuel and Propulsion System39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V626000Reported October 6, 2015 - 377,062 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 377,062 vehicles across all affected models.

17V224000Reported March 31, 2017 - 618,160 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 618,160 vehicles across all affected models.

18V907000Reported December 19, 2018 - 71,653 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,653 vehicles across all affected models.

20V750000Reported December 2, 2020 - 294,756 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 294,756 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP18003Opened August 21, 2018 - Closed May 10, 2019