2012 Kia Sorento Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Kia Sorento, about 3% of its 880 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 64,500. No related recalls are listed for this problem area on this model year.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 25
- 3% of 880
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 64,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report a front coil spring cracking or breaking, sometimes discovered only during routine tire rotation or a tire shop visit.
- Some describe a front wheel detaching or caving in while driving at moderate speed, later traced to a broken strut bolt.
- Several mention clunking or tin-can noises over speed bumps, linked to worn shock absorbers or strut mounts.
- One owner reported a fractured front axle discovered during strut replacement, noting a similar issue was addressed by a recall on a later model year.
- Ball bearing wear at the front end was reported to cause uneven tire wear down to the tire wires.
When 2012 Kia Sorento suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 18, 2011, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Kia Sorento
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sorento model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Kia Sorento?
- NHTSA lists 25 complaints in this area for the 2012 Sorento, which is about 3% of the 880 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Kia Sorento suspension?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Sorento.
- At what mileage do 2012 Sorento suspension problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 64,500 miles.
- Did any 2012 Sorento suspension complaints involve a crash or injury?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury among the 25 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for this year, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2012 Sorento compare to other years for suspension complaints?
- The 2011 Sorento had more complaints in this area (65, 4% share) than the 2012 model (25, 3% share), while later years like 2017 through 2025 show far fewer.