2012 Kia Sorento Problems and Repair Histories
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2012 Kia Sorentos for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 Kia Sorento problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Kia Sorento Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Kia Sorento | 49 Sorentos, 8.3 months of data per Sorento, average 11200 miles38 |
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2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sorento in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 32500 | 0 | Second-row seat stuck, plus gunk inside driver's door fouling window. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Broken driver seat trim |
| Nov | 2011 | 18300 | 0 | Auto headlamps do not work. Only turn on in very dark and never shut off during light conditions. Kia's response to auto headlights is it's a sealed system. No way to repair it. |
| Dec | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | UVO system started having glitchy errors then stopped working altogether requiring new head unit |
| Jan | 2013 | 58000 | 0 | New UVO head unit having same glitchy problems that led to replacement of head unit. Dealer unable/ unwilling to change head unit a second time. Done with glitchy piece of junk. Trading in for a real car. |
| Kia Sorento in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 6000 | 0 | Driver seat heater failed intermittently at the begining, now is dead. Waiting for new seat. Dealer couldn't find where is the problem after few hours tests. They want to change entire seat to see if problems could be fixed. Really not happy. |
| Apr | 2013 | 7000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sorento in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 10700 | 0 | Local body shop said have a soft paint job, since then have found this to be known problem with KIA. District rep. met and took pictures Oct.4,2012 and said customer service would call but haven't heard from them since. |
| Jan | 2013 | 12000 | 0 | Paint coming off car LT year old. At factory rep. request took to dealer who sent me to independent body shop for estimate. Sent notice that they would pat $700 against estimate of $1404. Kia warranty useless. |
| Apr | 2013 | 12000 | 0 | After turning claim in with BBB,got agreement with Kia to paint hood,front fenders and top. Used estimate and got painted April 1- 5, 2013. Thanks, M.S. |
| Kia Sorento in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | driver seat trim around the power seat adjustment levers constantly breaking. Since purchase in Febuary 2012 this problem has been returned to dealer four times. |
| Oct | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Same problem with the seat trim. We returned the vehicle to Kia dealer with appointment and was told that they were in conversation with Kia corporate office discussing this repair. this will be the 5th attempt by a Kia dealer. |
| Kia Sorento in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 12000 | 0 | rattling from dash panels. |
| Kia Sorento in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Navigation System went dead-Req'd. Replacement-Dlr unable to match dash parts after repair-Commented to Dlr parts matched when new - Irwin Pa. Dlr stated- |
| Sep | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Check engine light due to bad sensor - Awaiting repair parts Located Owners Manual in glove box to look up reason for check engine light. Owners Manual was not properly bound, entire book and pages were falling out. Advised Irwin, Pennsylvania dealer- told MANUAL NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Rear wheel well plastic trim was falling off car- Dealer discovered that incorrect retainer clips were used during assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Dash lights fail intermittently. Dealer cannot replicate the problem, no repair, no help. Took it in twice, unresolved. |
| Kia Sorento in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 3500 | 0 | Replace drivers side power seat motor and frame assembly.Electrical failure.Repair successful but vehicle returned with scratches on seat back and lower sections.Technician failed to place seat on a protective surface when performing repair |
| Mar | 2013 | 7000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Drivetrain thump which could be felt upon starting engine. Apparently common to this vehicle. |
| Oct | 2012 | 21700 | 75 | Burning odor when operating HVAC. Dealer changed cabin air filter. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 4960 | 0 | faulty fuel pump and sensor repaired under warranty failure of replacement fuel pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 18600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | Was pulling right. Changing front tire position resolved the problem. | |
| Feb | 2012 | 4940 | 0 | Squeaks in the middle console on the front passenger side. Dealer knows the problem and resolve it. |
| Apr | 2012 | 6380 | 0 | Exterior driver door handle won't open the door. Parts inside the door failed. Replaced under warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 13640 | 0 | Back-up camera unsealed. Bad image quality (foggy). Camera replaced under warranty. Service engine light came up and vehicle slow down until complete stop. Need to shut down the engine and re-start. Will redo randomly. Service bulletin called for bad program but trottle body actuator was replaced under bulletin revision. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 5700 | 0 | Electric Door latch malfunction |
| Mar | 2012 | 6000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sorento in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | Drivers map light was not installed correctly. Dealer reinstalled it so that electrical contacts lined up and it worked fine. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 23000 | 100 | DASH RATTLE |
| Oct | 2012 | 25000 | 100 | Replaced DRIVERS SIDE SEAT LOOSE FROM THE TRACK PASSENGER SEAT SQUEEKS WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER IN IT DASH RATTLE |
| Kia Sorento in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 10700 | 0 | Drivers window rubber trim replaced. Had folded over and window would not seal proper. |
| Mar | 2013 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sorento in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Bluetooth not working. Wire to Microphone disconnected. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2012 Kia Sorento 4dr SUV
191-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sorento in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Took vehicle for 1st scheduled maint. Had loud clicking sound. Dealer said catastrophic failure in the engine. Metal bits in the oil & elsewhere, engine seized twice while they had it. Replaced the block & rebuilt. traded it in. |
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