These are standard specifications for the 2012 Kia Sorento, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
Production Years for Series : | 2003 - 2013 |
Price : | MSRP: $21,250-34,850 Invoice: $20,530-32,720 |
Weight : | 3605 lbs | 1635.2 kg |
MPG City : | 21 |
MPG Highway : | 29 |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
Power : | 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Direct Fuel Injection |
V 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3470 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
Power : | 276 HP (203.136 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
Torque : | 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
Multi Point Fuel Injection |
6 Automatic Overdrive
Handling
Safety
NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
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2012 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 17.8% |
2012 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | isk of Rollover 16.8% |
Recall
Component | ENGINE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V750000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. |
Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20091019 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V626000 |
Summary | 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 be shifted out of 'Park' without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection.' |
Consequence | Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash. |
Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | ENGINE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20110419 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V907000 |
Summary | 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 to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Remedy | Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20110419 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V224000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20110419 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V907000 |
Summary | 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 to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. |
Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Remedy | Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Kia Sorento?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Sorento? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Sorento? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has a length of 183.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Sorento? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has a width of 75.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has 39.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 1650.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Sorento? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento was a Suv.Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $21,250 - $$34,850 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM V 6 (3470 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 276 HP (203.136 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 5000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2012 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento had a 6 speed Automatic Overdrive gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Sorento? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Sorento? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has a length of 183.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Sorento? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has a width of 75.20 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has 39.20 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Sorento have?A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Kia Sorento's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Kia Sorento has a towing capaicty of 1650.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Sorento? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento was a Suv.Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Sorento cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento had an MSRP of $21,250 - $$34,850 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Sorento have? A: The 2012 Kia Sorento had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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69,472
February 2024
59,059
January 2024
51,090
December 2023
60,275
November 2023
58,338
October 2023
59,164
September 2023
67,264
August 2023
72,147
July 2023
70,930
June 2023
70,495
May 2023
71,497
April 2023
68,205