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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A10CG233061 · 72332356

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 89796 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ARCADIA, FL
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$40Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,400

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTCA68CG284044 · 69043166

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: NEW BRITAIN, CT
Title status: Salvage

Current bid US$475Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,599Repair 414% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT4A10CG216086 · 71396346

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 144178 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: SEAFORD, DE
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$400Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$1,800

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A65CG252104 · 69300606

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 121076 mi
Seller: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: NORTHFIELD, OH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTCA65CG221340 · 65584266

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 245375 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$2,937

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A12CG194148 · 70300876

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 180532 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: KANSAS CITY, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,100Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$1,500

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKUCA60CG254176 · 66045726

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 98994 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: HAM LAKE, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,820

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKU4A63CG227267 · 59727536

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 253963 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: LAS VEGAS, NV
Title status: Salvage

Oct 13, 20260h 00m

IAA Canada

2012 KIA SORENTO

5XYKUCA6XCG****** · 12715965

2.4L I4 FI DOHC 16V NF4 · Auto

Odometer: 337307 km
Primary damage: Front
Storage location: Oshawa, ON
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

Oct 14, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKWDA28CG269621 · 71217166

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 153046 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: WEST MIFFLIN, PA
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$3,093Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$10,310

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A66CG289114 · 66296496

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 242307 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: NORTHFIELD, OH
Title status: Salvage

Buy now US$875Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$1,800

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTDA65CG188166 · 62224076

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 133699 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: WINDHAM, ME
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$5,051Repair 109% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A63CG206447 · 48456696

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 189109 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: HOMESTEAD, FL
Title status: None

Buy now US$1,900Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,352

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A66CG293003 · 70732636

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 223665 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: MILWAUKEE, WI
Title status: None

Buy now US$775Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$1,500

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A60CG257467 · 64632256

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 156580 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LITTLETON, CO
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$2,959Repair 160% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKUCA65CG293524 · 71604216

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 179154 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: EAST GRANBY, CT
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,350Oct 15, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,958

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKWDA29CG195707 · 70992726

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 234611 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BYRON, GA
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,300Oct 15, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$2,700

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A66CG297343 · 71305796

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 280603 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Title status: None

Buy now US$800Oct 15, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,800

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A12CG229738 · 71502746

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 131713 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BROOKHAVEN, NY
Title status: Salvage

Oct 16, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKWDA26CG251084 · 72741526

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 206365 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: PENNSBURG, PA
Title status: None

Buy now US$1,935Oct 16, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$645

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKU3A67CG208960 · 71687816

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 169548 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LOS ANGELES, CA
Title status: Salvage

Buy now US$975Oct 19, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$1,500

Copart Canada

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKUDA20CG224288 · 70011486

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 223570 km
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MONTREAL-EST, QC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 20, 20260h 00mPre-loss value CA$5,195Repair 123% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO

5XYKT3A64CG265930 · 61021366

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 161352 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: EUGENE, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Dec 1, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,864

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKWDA20CG255440 · 72322426

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 194951 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LITTLETON, CO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,189Repair 102% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKW4A27CG240921 · 67902906

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · GAS

Odometer: 233490 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: COLUMBUS, OH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assigned

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A10CG203493 · 71624866

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 210357 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,978Repair 158% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKW4A21CG190176 · 68629816

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 195979 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: SPARTANBURG, SC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,868Repair 129% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKWDA27CG301605 · 71255106

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 151770 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LOUISVILLE, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,100

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTDA28CG224381 · 71212856

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 252340 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CHINA GROVE, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,135

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKW4A28CG298097 · 69792176

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 257283 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,832

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A62CG220386 · 68500576

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 167164 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: AUSTELL, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,286

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT4A61CG285090 · 71081346

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 242004 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: AUSTELL, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assigned

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A69CG223298 · 70285566

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 201767 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: COLUMBIA, MO
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,031

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT4A68CG264432 · 69842296

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 201143 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: DUNN, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,036

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTCA63CG221966 · 68771086

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 112928 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: JACKSONVILLE, FL
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,400Oct 12, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,500

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT4A23CG296590 · 57836096

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 164602 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ROGERSVILLE, MO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,453

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTCA62CG275159 · 56485576

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 141676 mi
Primary damage: HAIL
Storage location: KANSAS CITY, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,793Repair 138% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A66CG263659 · 67972466

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 212237 mi
Primary damage: UNDERCARRIAGE
Storage location: SIKESTON, MO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$2,719

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT4A12CG217305 · 68445676

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 185030 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WOODBURN, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,970

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, BASE

5XYKTCA6XCG225660 · 74941275

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ELLWOOD CITY, PA
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,468

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKU3A63CG309560 · 61636516

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 160855 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: DYER, IN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,549Repair 151% of value

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTCA62CG295279 · 69316306

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 310463 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: WINDSOR, NJ
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$550Oct 12, 2026Pre-loss value US$900

Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A65CG269078 · 68412026

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 194558 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: CENTER RUTLAND, VT
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$725Oct 12, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,700

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTCA66CG264701 · 64800406

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 187254 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HAM LAKE, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,413Repair 113% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKU3A64CG208091 · 98849645

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 155751 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BLAINE, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,573Repair 199% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKU3A65CG244050 · 86316765

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 232126 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ELGIN, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,334Repair 160% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKUCA61CG263579 · 66433836

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 272221 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: MARLBORO, NY
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$325Oct 12, 2026

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKU3A68CG307013 · 69287296

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 145410 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ARCADIA, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$525Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,166

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A67CG191743 · 69595526

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 211692 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: ROLLOVER
Storage location: WALDORF, MD
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$225Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,311Repair 754% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT4A61CG229988 · 71150266

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 213206 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: NORTH BILLERICA, MA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$150Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,061Repair 181% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKW4A25CG289874 · 67855146

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ANTELOPE, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$10Oct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,762

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Copart Canada

2012 KIA SORENTO, BASE

5XYKTCA66CG288321 · 64046406

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 287003 km
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: ELMSDALE, NS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid CA$375Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value CA$3,792

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A68CG275795 · 70184186

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 173905 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: WALDORF, MD
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$275Oct 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,064Repair 253% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTDA67CG287801 · 57056666

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: BURN - ENGINE
Storage location: MCFARLAND, WI
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$200Oct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,314

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A1XCG258193 · 69968496

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 132164 mi
Primary damage: VANDALISM
Storage location: HAMPTON, VA
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$850Oct 6, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,042

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKTDA22CG280509 · 69569526

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 288259 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CENTRAL SQUARE, NY
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$250Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,625

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, LX

5XYKT3A19CG289869 · 70453156

2.4L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 89816 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Title status: None

Last bid US$40Oct 1, 2026

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, BASE

5XYKTDA24CG269995 · 70518096

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: WINDSOR, NJ
Title status: None

Last bid US$200Oct 5, 2026

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, SX

5XYKW4A2XCG188216 · 68164676

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HASLET, TX
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$500Oct 9, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,621Repair 401% of value

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Copart USA

2012 KIA SORENTO, EX

5XYKUDA22CG220971 · 68780716

3.5L 6 · 6 cyl · ALL WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 197124 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: AVON, MN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$650Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,431Repair 130% of value

2012 Kia Sorento price data

Median bid: $1,200
Average bid: $1,346
Bid range: $88 – $3,750
Avg. retail: $3,997
Typical repair vs value: 106%

Based on 231 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

5 recall campaigns on record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSDec 2018
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.
ENGINEDec 2020
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEMar 2017
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.

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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOct 2015
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 4 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2012 Kia Sorento SUV AWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

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How much does a salvage 2012 Kia Sorento sell for?

Across 231 salvage 2012 Kia Sorento lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,200 and the average is $1,346 (range $88 to $3,750). Pre-loss retail value averages $3,997. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.