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5XYKU4A25CG199453 — 2012 Kia Sorento Ex V6 — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Kia Sorento Ex V6

Lot #43002417 · VIN 5XYKU4A25CG199453

🇺🇸 IAAITransmission DamageKeys includedSold

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2012 Kia Sorento, Transmission Damage, IAAI, VIN 5XYKU4A25CG199453 · photo 1 of 15

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What does the damage type «Transmission Damage» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #43002417

Final bid825 USD32% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 2 600 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine579 604 ₴≈ 12 974 USD

1 · Auction price800 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT7 624 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker890 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 5XYKU4A25CG199453 history

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IAAI

Sep 5, 2025

Sold

825 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Kia Sorento 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 877. Of these — crashes: 21, fires: 76.

Most-reported systems

Engine
461
Electrical System
127
Service Brakes
103
Air Bags
80
Hydraulic
69
Exterior Lighting
60

Official recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
NHTSA campaign: 18V907000
Engine
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
NHTSA campaign: 20V750000
Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2012 Kia Sorento Ex V6

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