2012 Kia Sorento suspension problems

22 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 22
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 65,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Kia Sorento suspension problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Kia Sorento owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · OH

Unknown

Filed Jun 24, 2026 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

I had taken the Kia Sorrento to a local shop to get an oil change, and Mavis tire had discovered that the rear suspension and rear subframe were severely corroded with rust and I was told that the car is unsafe to drive. I had noticed as well that my brakes would not normally stop when I go to press them as a bit of a kickback and the traction sensors and ABS sensors and emergency brake sensors would go off and on for no reason.

Filed Feb 14, 2026 · Electrical, Suspension · IA

My kia Sorento shocks are really bad seems like it bounces Alot More than normal and heard a squeak coming from the shocks also hard to get the to turn when Im park and electric seems to glitch with bulbs going out faster and radio acting like it shorting out since the wiring was replaced it does this

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Suspension · OH

Rear subframe is completely rusted out on one side makes it completely undrivable especially with my young children.

Filed May 2, 2025 · Suspension · NJ

Left rear sub frame cracked in half while driving car . 2017 they did work to the under belly in reference to corrosion of the car . Has therr been any other complaints about this vehicle type ?

Filed May 7, 2024 · Body, Suspension · IN

The suspension mounting block rusted off the frame and the frame rusted into on the passenger rear side of the car It was good that we were running slow close to the house when it happened if that would’ve come loose at Highway speeds, the car would probably flipped The vehicle is now undrivable

Filed Feb 3, 2024 · Suspension · WV

My 2012 Sorento had the Voluntary Safety Campaign SC141 for additional anti corrosive material performed in 2016. The vehicle had already been driven for 5 years in one of the “snow belt” states they listed. Dealer said no other action needed except the additional undercoating. Now, my rear crossmember is completely rusted and away bar has broken loose. Am going to contact Kia as I feel this should be replaced by them for not catching the issue before.

Filed Dec 30, 2023 · Suspension · PA

Brackets associated with the rear axle rusted and cracked. Became unable to drive safely. Back wheels started going crooked(top was inward and bottom was outward)

Filed Aug 28, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NV

Transmission / or gear shifting

Filed Feb 22, 2023 · Engine, Suspension · MD

Engine shut down

Questions about the 2012 Kia Sorento suspension

Does the 2012 Kia Sorento have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Kia Sorento, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Kia Sorento suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Kia Sorento suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Kia Sorento have bad suspension?

The Kia Sorento model years with the most suspension complaints are 2011 (56 complaints), 2004 (30 complaints) and 2005 (25 complaints).