2012 Kia Sorento: multiple warning lights

Filed May 20, 2024 · Electrical · OH

Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: The electrical problem started with battery power drainage. After two battery replacements, other electrical problems started to occur. Turn signal lights would not work, windows would not open or close, the left headlamp failed, was replaced, but did not work, all warning lights stayed on. Q: How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A: The various electrical failures first occurred while driving the vehicle. I was inable to signal to change lanes. Q: Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A: No. Q:Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A: Yes. Before the battery drainage issue ocurred, the check engine light and ABS indicator lights began staying on all the time.

Filed Apr 1, 2024 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The contact stated that numerous warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes had ceased normal functionality. The contact was able to stop the vehicle but was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that she smelled a burning odor and observed that smoke was coming from under the hood. The contact exited the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Driver assistance, Engine · MO

As I was driving down the highway my car died and all the lights on my dash came on, I lost my power steering. I noticed a cloud of white smoke from tailpipe. I was able to coast to the side of the highway, thankfully no one was hurt. O tried to start it back up but it wouldn't start. We opened the hood and there was white smoke coming from under the hood. I had to pay to have it towed. Currently waiting to get it evaluated from dealership. I've took it in for every recall and serviced my own car. Called Kia they said the engine will be replaced for free if the problem has to do with the rod bearings.

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Engine · AL

As I was driving on the freeway, the vehicle started decelerating on its own. At that time All warning lights on the dashboard flashed including the engine light. As the vehicle decelerated, I put my foot on the brakes to slow down but the clutch jammed up as well as the steering wheel. At that point, I placed my foot on the emergency brake and maneuvered the wheel as best as I could to get into the emergency lane. There was absolutely no warning of the vehicle stalling or any known issues before this happened. Fortunately I avoided an accident that could have been fatal or injuries that could have occurred. The suv had no warning of any sort before this happened. The vehicle was towed to a Kia dealership. I spoke with a service rep there who previously worked on my recall and he stated it could have possibly been a rod-bearing failure. I feel that Kia should provide a loaner so that I could get to and from work.

Filed Mar 17, 2021 · Engine · 94,093 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated while his wife was driving 45 MPH, when the vehicle stalled. The contact stated multiple warning lights were illuminated after the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who called the local dealer cma's colonial kia (2300 walthall center dr, south chesterfield, va 23834, (804) 431-3838) regarding an unknown recall for the engine to be performed. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where the repair was pending. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v626000 (power train). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,093.*dt

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 138,693 miles · GA · fire

I was driving and suddenly heard a knocking noise under the hood and then all of the lights came on and it broke down and I had to pull over on the side of the road then it started smoking and then it caught fire. This all happened within 20 minutes on 12/10/2020. It was in cobb county ga off of ew connector and in between fontaine rd and floyd rd.

Filed Jun 27, 2020 · Engine · 120,863 miles · FL

While driving on a four lane highway, the car's engine just cuts off on its own while I was in traffic. All of the lights on the dashboard come on. I put my flashers on and it allowed me to restart and drive and it did it again. The third time I started it, I turned off on a less crowed road to get to another stretch of road and drove very slowing for about 10 miles to get it home. I could smell something coming from under the hood and I didn't park it in the garage. The smell was strong and the hood very hot to the touch. I didn't want to chance it catching on fire. What should I do? I keep the oil changed and had it done on 6/22/2020.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Engine · 93,000 miles · TX

I was driving on the highway uphill then hit the brakes and all lights lit up on dash and car died. Had car towed and 2 mechanic's told me that motor had locked.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · VA

While driving all warning lights on dashboard turned on and my car started shaking and I hear the engine turn off while in the middle of driving. I was in a residential area going down hill and speed limit was 25 MPH so I was able to pull to the side of the road. The lights would stay on and would not turn off. The gears were stuck as well, it would not let me park the car. I waited a few minutes to turn car off and it worked. I used the emergency brakes to keep car from rolling. I then waited a few minutes to turn car on lights on again and was able to shift the car into park. I have my car service routinely and no warning of something like this could happen.

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Engine · 65,000 miles · MA

The engine stalled without warning, no warning lights previous to the stall. On the highways traveling about 60 MPH when many warning lights all appeared at the same time of the stall. Upon towing the car to a nearby shop we were initial informed it appears the engine has seized.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Engine · 77,500 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving the engine shut off. The vehicle was merged off the road and was able to restart after a jumpstart. The engine made clicking noises but was able to be driven home. The following day, the vehicle was able to start but eventually stalled again and all the warning lights illuminated. The engine started clicking but was able to be driven home at 10 MPH. The contact called the dealer (viva kia bassett place, 5800 montana ave, el paso, tx 79925 (915) 834-2300) who stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was called but the contact was not able to speak with their customer service department. The failure mileage was 77,500.

Filed May 8, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 104,000 miles · CA

My mechanic said my engine seized on me. I was driving on a highway which turns into a city street and the car stopped on me and when I turned the steering wheel right to get off of the busy street it was difficult to turn. I then tried to start the engine, all the lights came on but there was no noise when I turned the key. Smoke started coming out of the engine on the passenger side. I had to get the car towed and the mechanic said the engine seized on me. There were no warning signs. I called kia but they said my car does not qualify for a recall because it is not a gdi model, even though it falls into the same year for the engine recall. I called kia to see how much it would cost to get the engine replaced and was told they discontinued my engine model. So they told me my best bet would be to search for a used engine in a junk yard.