Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Sorento has 110 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
110
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The downhill break control (DBC) and the traction control system is is engaged and eliminated in the... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | There is a recall on my vehicle. I received my first letter in May2024. I took it to dealership and ... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On August 23rd 2024, I drove this vehicle all day. But, upon reaching our final destination (ER depa... |
| Jul 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving, the RPMS go to zero and the car stops and I lose all power. Yes, it's a safety risk... |
| Jul 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2012 Kia Sorento has a recall for the motor, and I had taken it to Kia for an inspection and the ... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While waiting for notification that the remedy part was available for this car, it caught on fire. I... |
| May 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown… This is what happened. I was at a stoplight first car in line. While waiting for the light... |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The manufacturer of Kia has not resolve the fire issue to the vehicles. The recall has not be looked... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KIA AMERICA, INC. SUBMITTED A SAFETY RECALL REPORT ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, (NHTSA RECALL #23V-652) DE... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I received an important safety recall on November 14, 2023. It has been over 3 months since I have r... |
| Jan 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HEUC) may experience an electrical short circuit, which may r... |
| Jan 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | This 2012 Kia sorento caught fire and burned. Believed to be part of the recall 23v652 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | i was out door dashing on monday january 15 2024. i went into panera to pick up order. came outside ... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | A notice was mailed to me on [XXX] Recall #[XXX], advising that the hydraulic electronic control un... |
| Dec 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | SC284XM HECU My car was exacted by the HECU fuse |
| Nov 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I experienced a Malfunction of indicators lamp, ABS warning lights, burning/ melting smell and smok... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the conta... |
| Nov 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This vehicle is under an active recall. There is no known remedy yet and as outlined in the recall ... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Kia issued a recall in September of 2023 that affects the HECU. I have received one interim notice b... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I'm filing this complaint about a Safety Recall letter, dated November 14, 2023, that I received fro... |