2012 Kia Sorento for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Kia Sorento for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Kia Sorento specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 245.5 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $16.28 | $16.43 | $16.43 | $17.83 |
2012 Kia Sorento: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,975 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,256 | $3,286 | $3,286 | $3,566 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Kia Sorento
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 880 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (461), electrical system (127) and service brakes (105). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2023-09-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an... |
| 20V750000 | 2020-12-02 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. |
| 18V907000 | 2018-12-19 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects... |
| 17V224000 | 2017-03-31 | engine and engine cooling:engine | Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. |
| 15V626000 | 2015-10-06 | power train:automatic transmission | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Kia Sorento?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Kia Sorento for sale by us right now. Buying the 2012 Kia Sorento is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Before you sign for the Sorento
Owners filed 880 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, electrical system and service brakes; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
It is powered by the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. Expect about $15.19 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Good uses for the Sorento
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.
A longer test drive
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $151.90 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Questions first?
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Kia Sorento from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Kia Sorento for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Kia Sorento
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Kia Sorento?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Kia Sorento before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Kia Sorento have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Kia Sorento cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.