What are the recalls on a 2012 Kia Sorento?
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. Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
How much gas does a 2012 Kia Sorento hold?
Used 2012 Kia Sorento Specs & Features
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy) | 21/27 mpg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.0 gal. |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Range in miles (cty/hwy) | 378.0/486.0 mi. |
Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento?
Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 74 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the Sorento.
Why does my Kia Sorento have oil leaks?
See all problems of the 2016 Kia Motor Sorento . My 2017 kia Sorento has had repeated oil leaks due to multiple oil pressure switch assembly failures.
How often does a Kia Sorento engine stall?
Stalled several times a week and using a ton of oil. I’ve had the electrical module replaced, crankshaft sensor 2x, alternator, throttle body, cam sensor, map sensor, pcv valve and the engine scoped. Now the engine light started flashing, the vehicle got sluggish and the engine expired.
When did I buy a 2012 Kia Sorento?
I purchased a 2012 Kia Sorento back in November of 2017 at Town Square Motors in Lawrenceville. After seeing the vehicle had been well maintained on the Carfax and it had mileage of around 75,000, I felt confident the vehicle would be a reliable long term purchase for me and my family.
Is there a problem with my 2012 Kia Sorento?
Ask your Kia dealer. CarComplaints.com Notes: As long as catastrophic engine failure at under 60,000 miles is the top owner complaint, it’ll be pretty hard to recommend the 2012 Sorento. No one has added a helpful site for this 2012 Sorento problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code:
Stalled several times a week and using a ton of oil. I’ve had the electrical module replaced, crankshaft sensor 2x, alternator, throttle body, cam sensor, map sensor, pcv valve and the engine scoped. Now the engine light started flashing, the vehicle got sluggish and the engine expired.
What kind of engine does a Kia Sorento have?
The 2.0 and 2.4 GDi’s in 2011-2013 Sorento’s, Optima’s and Sportage’s are all listed as having faulty rods, breaking, and spreading metal throughout the engine and causing it to seize. Hyundai also the same engines, and had a class action law suit, however Hyundai has settled their law suit.
What to do if your Sorento won’t start?
It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes. It is highly likely that if your Sorento won’t start that there will be codes. These codes will tell you what the computer is saying is wrong with your engine.