2012 Kia Sorento electronic stability control (esc) problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Kia Sorento — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was sitting in the driveway approximately 30 to 45 minutes after having been driven. I had noticed nothing unusual when driving the car. I walked outside to the driveway and flames were visible inside the car. The car was unoccupied and was not running. The switch was turned off and the…”
filed Apr 27, 2020
“2nd complain for kia engine. Dec. 2017 my engine seized. I spent on 5grand for a rebuilt engine. Original complaint was electrical system did not give me any indication that there was an issue with my oil or engine. Driving down a main street where my car suddenly died. I had to pull off to the…”
filed Jul 18, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sorento | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 Sorento | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Sorento | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 Sorento | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 Sorento | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Sorento | 23 | 2% |
| 2009 Sorento | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 Sorento | 44 | 20% |
| 2007 Sorento | 18 | 12% |
| 2006 Sorento | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Sorento | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Sorento | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.