Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Sorento has 77 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
77
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 2... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced at the local dealer... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Parking lights stay on, change brake light switch but the hole that the switch goes in is not aligne... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle at his home, a... |
| Sep 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jul 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 25 ... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 23V6... |
| May 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, he became aware ... |
| May 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact's ex-husband owned a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campai... |
| May 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| May 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| May 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| May 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| May 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the alarm continued to engage independe... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the contact de... |