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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYKU3A68CG268861 · Checked Nov 7, 2026
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5XYKU3A68CG•••••• 2012 Kia SORENTO

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 5 for the average 2012 Kia SORENTO build.

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818on the model
177builds in total
Most reported Steering 1 Service Brakes 1 Engine 1

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Engine Jul 2021
The vehicle has been diagnosed with oil leaking out through the exhaust. On July 31st, 2021 I was on the highway and my car started making a loud clicking sound. It lost power and the engine light came on blinking. The safety of others and myself/passenger was in danger as it…
Steering Jan 2012
This vehicle is extremely dangerous in the snow or on wet pavement. You cannot control the vehicle - it just goes where it wants to. This situation is going to cause catastrophic problems and loss of lives. I don't know if the problem is the very light 4 cylinder engine,…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYKU3A68CG268861 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.