Example carCar diagnostics for a 2012 Kia Sorento
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Kia Sorento: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Kia Sorento for car diagnostics
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
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.
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Kia Sorento
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a diagnostic check on the 2012 Kia Sorento we arrange a trusted shop. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your Sorento and the shop
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 2.4L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 6-speed automatic.
Who does what
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Between shop visits
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
When you know your dates
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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