2012 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
The 2012 Kia Sorento has 139 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
139
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“i was out door dashing on monday january 15 2024. i went into panera to pick up order. came outside to my car and it looked like it was smoking. i popped the hood and was about to put my hand in there to lift the hood when i realized it was hot. i looked under and it was on fire.. everything is…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA has 139 complaints about the 2012 Kia Sorento electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.