2012 Kia Sorento Service Brakes Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving to work this past tuesday 12/24/2019, while driving my car did this jerk move and then all the electrical signs popped up i couldn't brake or steer my stirring wheel .its as if my car locked up on me. Luckily i was able to turn off a side road avoiding on coming traffic. And but the car in park. I was stuck for 2 hours. My check engine light was the only light that stayed on. I couldn't start the car at all.…
ODI 11291222
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
2012 kia sorento, when driving at 30mph average, straight or turning, slowing down to a stop sign, or driving in parking lots, at the moment of pressing the brakes, the engine cuts off.
ODI 11229368
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
I purchased this vehicle used with 98k+ miles on it from stevens creek subaru. They did not disclose any recalls nor any issues with the vehicle. This week, i began hearing a clicking noise in the gear shift console every time i braked. Its sounds like something hitting piece of plastic. It hasn't changed the performance of the car that i can easily tell. However, this evening, my maintenance light came on and is…
ODI 11174900
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine blew out and made a loud noise. Also, the brakes failed. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but managed to pull the vehicle over. The engine sprayed oil all over the ground. The vehicle was towed to parkside kia ([redacted], knoxville, tn 37922, [redacted]). The dealer wanted the contact to pay over $2,000 to…
ODI 11161323
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The brake pedal was depressed, but took an extended amount of time to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine seized due to a lack of engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11153675
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Front headlight failed, upon inspection the harness wire to headlight burned and melted and brake lights don't work when the head light wire burned. This is major safety issue without brake lights. Went to computer and this problem is all over the internet, exact same issue happening to kia owners of numerous models. Apparently kia installed a odd system that controls headlights and burns out wiring . Very dangerous…
ODI 11132878
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
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 passing me since my car was in mint condition with a new engine and new transmission. I look again there is no car going the opposite way and now i see a lot more smoke. Cars coming the opposite way are flashing me and waving so i figured i'm probably over heating. I steer to…
Fire reported · 5 injuries
ODI 11112496
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall my transmission is making a noise when i bringing it to a stop and my tires start going to the left also it has no transmission or motor light flashing but i can feel thats theres something wrong also when i park it moves a little i have to make sure the emergency brake is on so that it wont bounce into gear and move and cause an accident.
ODI 11098245
Power Train · Service Brakes
When you are slowing down from any speed greater than 20 mph to make a stop, while pressing the break there is a clicking sound coming from gear shifter area. Every time when under appro 10 mph this clicking happens. This happens every day since the day i bought it.
ODI 11063839
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 · 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
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Can not move shifter out of park when car is started. Can not shift car out of selected gear when motor is running. Esc lite is illuminated on dashboard and brake lites do not function when these defects occur. Symptons experienced are the same as described in nhtsa campaign 13v114000. Kia dealer replaced brake lite switch-says suv does not fall within population of vehicles identified under kia sc098 recall. I am…
ODI 10972331
Service Brakes
Sorento recall. Federal motor vehicle standard no.114.requires the service brake to be depressed before the transmission can be shifted out of park. When excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the park position catch in the brake-shift interlock mechanism can chip or crack. This damage can cause the shift lever to be moved our of park without pressing the brake pedal thus the vehicle can roll increasing…
ODI 10822501
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that while coming the a stop, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle to crashed into a restaurant. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was still at the location of the crash at the time of the call. The manufacturer was not notified…
Crash reported
ODI 10788146
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Friday 9/18/15 10:40 am, backing out of parking spot slowly into a road. Engine suddenly failed, engine light came on, and the brakes completely failed. Was able to restart the car and park it again, but brakes still failed and had to use the emergency brake and the curb and tree at curb to stop vehicle. Towed to ed voyles kia on peachtree industrial blvd in atlanta who found no record of the incident in computer…
ODI 10777850
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into park. The contact also mentioned that excessive force was applied to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to shift into park on several occasions. Additionally, while exiting, the vehicle attempted to roll away and the brake pedal was applied. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10615421
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving the vehicle on two separate occasions the vehicle has either stalled with a total loss of steering, brakes and acceleration or with the engine still running a total loss of steering, brakes and acceleration. *tr
ODI 10586772
Service Brakes
I purchased car around september 2013. I started to noticed sometime later in 2013. As i pull out of my driveway, get to the end of driveway and stop to wait on traffic. I noticed this grinding like sound when i apply my brakes. However i also noticed this sound when i applied my foot from the brake to gas pedal. So when i took car in for service i asked if my brakes would be checked, they said yes. Told me brakes…
ODI 10679258
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving at freeway speeds (55-65 mph) our vehicle spontaneously shut down; all electrical powered off, engine shut down, loss of abs, loss of power steering. The vehicle would not restart until shifting into 'park' position. This was the third time this has happened, all under the same circumstances. *tr
ODI 10531913
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
This has happened four times! While coming to a stop sign, engine dies, power steering out, power brakes out. After shifting into park or neutral, car will immediately restart, and function without this problem for weeks. Kia dealership finds nothing wrong and no "codes" to indicate the car has had problems. *tr
ODI 10574852
Service Brakes
I purchased this vehicle used on 3-25-15 with a full factory warranty. After driving the vehicle for a few days my wife and i both noticed the brake peddle drifting to the floor while stopped and the vehicle would start to crawl forward. During long stoplights the brake peddle will slowly drift to the floor and has to be pumped up. I have taken this to the kia dealer twice and the first time was treated like i was…
ODI 10726468
Door · Front · Head Restraint · Lock · Service Brakes · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. The failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brakes for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing three times. The technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle…
ODI 10476871
Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other
This vehicle is extremely dangerous in the snow or on wet pavement. You cannot control the vehicle - it just goes where it wants to. This situation is going to cause catastrophic problems and loss of lives. I don't know if the problem is the very light 4 cylinder engine, problematic suspension, steering, or tires, but it is extremely dangerous and will definitely cause accidents. Something has got to be done to make…
ODI 10494596
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