2012 Kia Sorento Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

14 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 5 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 3 options from FVP, PRESTONE and PEAK — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and PEAK supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is AISIN ACG004.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento, from HYUNDAI and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: HYUNDAI 2546221000, HYUNDAI 2546235504 and VICTOR REINZ 151118601.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: ACKOJA A520753.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento — TECHPRO HY3014114.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento, from CALORSTAT, DORMAN and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Sorento.

This group includes CALORSTAT RC0161, DORMAN 54018 and MOTORAD T163.

This table covers the Coolant Water Crossover Mounting sets. Read more

3 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO ES73007, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33610 and VICTOR REINZ 181015401.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Sorento.

Part numbers include US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

Part numbers include GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, among others listed above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

19 Radiator parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 11 brands — OSC, CSF, DENSO and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3615.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 13194C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from OSC, CSF, DENSO and 4 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3615.

10 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

8 Radiator Cap parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 5 brands — CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T16R. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

In the Locking Replacement grade, CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0212.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from MOTORAD, SKP, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is MOTORAD T16R.

Part numbers include MOTORAD T16R, CALORSTAT RC0212 and GATES 31534, among others listed above.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

8 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento, from DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 5 other brands. DORMAN 621493 carries the "Popular" badge. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and GPD. A representative part number is DORMAN 621493.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from FOUR SEASONS, AGILITY, HYUNDAI and 3 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 76250 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 621493, GPD 2811879 and FOUR SEASONS 76250 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

This group shows a single part: ACKOJA A52010028.

This table covers the Radiator Fan resistors. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Resistor parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 2 brands — GATES and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

This group includes GATES FCM151 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY2026.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

15 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71886 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

17 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 14 brands — HYUNDAI, NTK, WELLS and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is GPD 1712556. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 4 options from GPD, HOLSTEIN, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. GPD 1712556 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 13 parts, from HYUNDAI, NTK, WELLS and 7 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1581695.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

25 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento, from MOTORAD, HYUNDAI, BECK/ARNLEY and 8 other brands. AISIN THK007 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from AUTOTECNICA. A representative part number is AUTOTECNICA HY0715066.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7442180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 23 options from HYUNDAI, MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and 7 other brands. AISIN THK007 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

27 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 7 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35921. A list this long means Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal applications vary by configuration — the notes carry the qualifiers.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

26 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento, from GATES, MOTORAD, DORMAN and 7 other brands. DORMAN 9025994 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Economy and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 16 parts from GATES, MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Water Inlet. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

3 Water Inlet Gasket parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — AJUSA, APEX and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 01113800, APEX AWO2093 and FEL-PRO 35368.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

30 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento, from DAYCO, GATES, FVP and 9 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US8982 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by DAYCO, GATES, AISIN and 4 other brands.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

19 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2012 Kia Sorento come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35813.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

2 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Sorento, from APEX and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3203 and FEL-PRO ES72872.