2012 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 278
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 278 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 28 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 18 records
- engine light · 13 records
- engine seized · 11 records
- side road · 11 records
- warning lights · 9 records
- without warning · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 91 |
| 100–150k mi | 90 |
| 1–30k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CODE P200A
ODI 11005422
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving downhill on i-15 just 3 miles south of scipio, ut, i began to notice issues with the brakes and accelerator. I got into the far right line of the highway and noticed that smoke and flames came from underneath the hood. As i put the car in park, thick black smoke came through the air vent. As we got out of the vehicle, i breathed in a little bit of the thick smoke that came through the air vent, but…
Fire reported
ODI 11012531
Engine
My car is having premature bearing wear and causing noises within the engine at all times. I was told my vin # was not included in the recall sc147 but it should be.
ODI 11230074
Engine
My vehicle is at 117k miles. It uses approx 6 qts of oil/3000 miles.i cannot get up to speed on the highway as it will not auto shift down with any acceleration rpms run and stay at 6,000 when trying to get to 70mph - it is included in sc147 recall, however the dealership is stating it passed the recall test and it's the transmission not the engine. Transmission does not burn oil at 6 qts/3000 miles
ODI 11001733
Engine
My engine seized while driving on to ramp to highway. My car cut off and was unresponsive. I forced the car to the side of the on-ramp during rush hour traffic. At this time, i had to have my vehicle towed. There is a recall on the 2012 kia sorento engine for it stalling while driving. I called kia corporate for assistance with this matter and they are giving us the run-around. I have had the vehicle bore scoped,…
ODI 11001807
Engine
I received a interim safety recall on 6/30/17 (attached). On 6/21/17 while travelling on the highway (rt. 80) going 70mph the engine lost all power. There was no knocking sound or warning light as the notice had stated would be an indicator to a possible problem. I luckily was able to pull over to the side of the road before the car completely stopped operating .fortunately i was travelling in the left lane. Had i…
ODI 11003401
Engine
Kia sorento engine recall - my car was delivered to the dealership on 6/17 due to engine failure which was associated with the recall. They called me to pick up my car on 8/19. After exiting the lot, i continued to hear the metal grinding sound in the engine area to the right of the passenger side, additional noises could be heard in the rear axle and an extremely tight steering wheel when turning. I immediately…
ODI 11018703
Engine
We had struggled with the check engine lights on the car coming on and going off randomly. Had the camshaft position sensor replaced twice. Returned from a 11 day vacation and upon starting the car there was a knocking sound from the engine. Took it to a mechanic in town immediately for fear something was wrong with the car. The next day received a recall letter from kia but the mechanic in town had already run…
ODI 11005444
Engine
My engine seized up 4 times over the last month temporarily causing it to stall. Last week, it started knocking and the dealer tells me i need a new/used engine. The engine only had 140,000 miles on it and has been services every 3000 miles for the most part. I think it should be included in the engine recall 17v224000
ODI 10995179
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that on several occasions while at a stop light, the vehicle had suddenly stalled and also while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly loose power causing the speed to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to roseville kia in roseville, california to be diagnosed but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11002850
Engine
5/30/2017 i was driving and i was merging onto the freeway so i gave my car about half throttle and as soon as the car started to accelerate the engine stopped accelerating while my foot was still on the gas and all of the light went on on my dashboard and the engine completely shut off. The rpm's dropped completely but everything else stayed on, lights,steering,brakes,interior electronics, everything but the engine…
ODI 10992492
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. While driving 45 mph, the crank case bearing in the engine disintegrated and ruined the motor. The vehicle was towed to oxondale kia in flagstaff arizona where it was diagnosed that metal fragments entered into the engine oil deposit, which caused further damage to the vehicle. The service manager at the dealer stated that there was a recall for the failure, but the contact's…
ODI 10992669
Engine
On tuesday may 16th, 2017 at about 10:30 pm i was driving down the highway in my kia all of a sudden lost power. There was no indication that a problem existed. I was driving east on the interstate at about 70 mph but i was able to maneuver to the side of the road after the loss of power and averted being hit from behind from a semi. I had 5 other occupants in the car as we were coming home from a ball game. A good…
ODI 10994530
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle lost acceleration power. The contact coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The following day the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10991363
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. While operating the vehicle, a loud ticking noise was present coming from the engine and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was towed to southwest kia of round rock, texas where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
ODI 10995476
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power when applying the accelerator pedal. The driver noticed that smoke was emitting under the hood of the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and a fire erupted under the hood. A passerby stayed with the driver until a state trooper was present as the vehicle was on fire and the flames went out over time.…
Fire reported
ODI 10984187
Engine
Driving and the car cut off on the highway. No lights no warning.. Engine died.
ODI 10981084
Engine
Bought my sorento brand new. Have had for 5 years and have 1 year left on loan. I have records of taking vehicle to dealership and had several complaints of hearing rattle like a paint can.. Yet they blew me off. Gave me poor excuses for reasoning and stated this was normal sound.. I felt that there was an issue yet believed the technician over my concerns.. Noises cont for couple years yet nothing got worse. Then…
ODI 10979270
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000(engine) was received in april of 2017. The contact stated that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 11031755
Engine
Car never gave a warning that anything was wrong, took it to get regular oil changes as needed and suddenly in traffic while moving forward, the car began bucking and jumping, the noise sounded like a cluck. I thought something had fallen off as the car was originally driving smoothly. I had it towedt to kia and it was said the engine was no good. No warning lights or engine lights ever came on to forewarn of any…
ODI 10981104
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the engine made an abnormal noise and stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to the dealer (moritz kia fort worth 501 west fwy, fort worth, tx 76116 [redacted]). It was diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer indicated that they were uncertain of when the part would be…
ODI 10995819
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the engine suddenly shut off. The check engine and the check oil sensor lights illuminated. After restarting, the engine shut off a second time. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 58,000.
ODI 10969503
Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension
My engine seized up while in motion. The front end pops during braking, and a bolt head broke off the awd housing.
ODI 10971682
Engine
I have contacted the kia dealership three times about this car burning oil. They told me this is normal for a vehicle that has 90,000 miles on it. One time i had to put 2 quarts of oil in it and then after driving 400 miles i had to put another 1 quart of oil in it. I understand they could be a problem with the 2.4 engine in this vehicle. All i am asking is for them to do a combustion test on the engine while it is…
ODI 10985936
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited no safety related issues or failures until manufacturer recall campaign: sc147 and an oil consumption test were performed. Jim shorkey uniontown kia ([redacted], uniontown, pa 15401, [redacted]) serviced the recall campaign an indicated that the rod bearing, o ring, and engine were wearing down. The dealer stated that the…
ODI 11217464