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2012 Kia Sorento Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Kia Sorento has 6 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.

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

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 14, 2022SEATSdriver's electric seat moves on its own
Dec 19, 2019SEATSHAD TOW TRUCK COMPANY PICK UP MY KIA A WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2019 BECAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND REC...
Apr 20, 2017SEATSBOTH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TRIM THAT HOUSES THE SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENT KNOBS ARE DESIGNE...
Jan 13, 2015SEATSON MY SECOND ROW SEAT, THE LATCH THE MAKE THE SEAT RECLINE BACK AND TO FOLD DOWN HAS BROKEN FOR THE ...
Sep 27, 2012SEATSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECOND ROW SEAT LATCH SYSTEM FA...
Apr 2, 2012SEATS2ND ROW SEAT DIFFICULT TO FLIP DOWN TO ACCESS 3RD ROW. LATCH DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE. BEEN TO DEALER ...

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