2012 Buick Enclave vs 2012 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Buick Enclave | 2012 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 132 | 876 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,569 | 233 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 76 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 461 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 127 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 79 |
| Power Train | 13 | 55 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 68 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 60 |
| Structure | 24 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 142 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 48 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 81 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 54 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 39 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 29 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 18 |
2012 Buick Enclave
2012 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.