2012 Kia Sorento Review

2012 Kia Sorento is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 183.90 in length and 67.30 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Kia Sorento has 8 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,150 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2012 Kia Sorento. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 21 of gasoline in the city and 21 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Sorento
Trims Available: 8
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $23,150 USD
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 29 - 32 HWY
Tires: 235/65R17
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Kia Sorento 2012 Trims

2012 Kia Sorento LX 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2012 Kia Sorento LX 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 29 - 32 HWY

2012 Kia Sorento EX 4WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 28 HWY

2012 Kia Sorento EX V6 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2012 Kia Sorento SX 4WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2012 Kia Sorento SX 2WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY

2012 Kia Sorento EX 2WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 32 HWY

2012 Kia Sorento EX V6 2WD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V750000 started on /Date(1606885200000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The KSDS software update is not yet available for 2014-2015 Forte and Forte Koup and 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid vehicles. A second letter will be sent to those vehicle owners once the software update is available. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

Recall 15V626000 started on /Date(1444104000000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Consequence: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.

Recall 17V224000 started on /Date(1490932800000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Consequence: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

Recall 18V907000 started on /Date(1545195600000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

FAQ

The 2012 Kia Sorento is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Kia Sorento so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Kia Sorento is lower than $13,325.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Kia Sorento that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2012 Kia Sorento can go 388.5 miles in the city and 499.5 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Kia Sorento is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Kia Sorento has a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 21/27 mpg city/highway.

Kia All models of 2012

Kia Forte

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Forte 5-Door

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Forte Koup

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Optima

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Optima Hybrid

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Rio

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Rio5

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Rondo

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sedona

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sorento

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Soul

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sportage

$23,150 - $34,850
21 City / 27 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

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