2012 Kia Sorento steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Kia Sorento — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The clock spring needs fixed no features including the horn is working in my airbag light is staying on. Also I now have a loud knock in my motor I understand this should fall under the extended 15 yr 150k warranty; 2012 Kia vehicles (specifically the Sorento) with V6 engines are covered under…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
“On 03/22/21, at 8.00am was a regular visit for oil change, finally around 1pm my car was showing on the dashboard the "engine light", never happen before, I claimed verbally why, that happen now. I am driving because they told me is safe and I believe, and waiting the appointment for( recall…”
filed Mar 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON (WTY003) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area…
TSB_ELE108_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 11, 2024
Steering problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Sorento | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Sorento | 7 | 6% |
| 2022 Sorento | 10 | 5% |
| 2021 Sorento | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 Sorento | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Sorento | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 Sorento | 26 | 10% |
| 2017 Sorento | 97 | 12% |
| 2016 Sorento | 80 | 6% |
| 2015 Sorento | 33 | 4% |
| 2014 Sorento | 35 | 4% |
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.