2012 Kia Sorento seats problems
Owners reported seats problems in 15 complaints for the 2012 Kia Sorento, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 1% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the seats complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. The failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brakes for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing three times. The technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to aloha kia of maui (89 e wakea ave, kahului, hi 96732) and repaired several times regarding the failure. The dealer stated that the weight sensor for the passenger seat was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the entire seat assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Kia Sorento
- Engine 476 complaints
- Electrical system 127 complaints
- Brakes 105 complaints
- Air bags 81 complaints
- Lighting 60 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 55 complaints
- Fuel system 39 complaints
- Body & structure 37 complaints