2012 Kia Sorento Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 39 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Kia Sorento, 4% of its 880 total complaints, with 11 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 106,000. No related recall is listed in this data, though owners reference a separate engine campaign.
- Fuel System complaints
- 39
- 4% of 880
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 11
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 106,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin or from under the hood, often followed by visible smoke minutes later.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle catching fire while driving at highway speeds, sometimes forcing occupants to pull over and evacuate.
- Some owners report fires starting after the vehicle was parked and turned off, with flames appearing in the driveway with no one inside.
- One owner reported a fuel pump-to-fuel-line seal leak that caused gasoline odor and leaking at around 80,000 miles, recurring twice over two years.
- A few complaints mention the engine losing power or stalling with warning lights before smoke or fire appeared.
When 2012 Kia Sorento fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 20, 2012, latest Sep 13, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Kia Sorento
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Sorento model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2012 Kia Sorento have a fuel system recall?
- This data lists no related recalls tied to the fuel system complaints category for the 2012 Kia Sorento, though some owners referenced a separate engine campaign in their complaints.
- How common are fuel system complaints for the 2012 Kia Sorento?
- NHTSA lists 39 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Sorento, making up 4% of the 880 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system issues on the 2012 Kia Sorento is 106,000 miles.
- Are fires a concern with the 2012 Kia Sorento's fuel system?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 11 fires among the 39 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Sorento, with no crashes or injuries reported.