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2012 Kia Sorento Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Kia Sorento has 5 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Kia Sorento

Engine
343
Electrical
110
Brakes
77
Airbags
70
Other
56
Powertrain
49
Lights
45
Visibility
24
Speed Control
23
Structure
22
Suspension
19
Steering
18
Seats
6
Fuel System
5
Seat Belts
3

5

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Fuel System Recalls

18V907000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 20, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Jul 6, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEThe contact owned a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 65 MPH, ...
Feb 28, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Jun 2, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRE...
Dec 17, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGSI PURCHASED A NEW KIA SORENTO ON DECEMBER 14, 2011. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR COUPLE DAYS, I NOTICED MY ...

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