Model Year Problem Record

Kia Sorento 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Kia Sorento: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,520Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

112Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

176Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine322 complaints

322 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V877000.

Vehicle Structure269 complaints

269 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train266 complaints

266 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V258000, 15V626000.

Electrical System247 complaints

247 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V388000.

Unknown Or Other216 complaints

216 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags183 complaints

183 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes135 complaints

135 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V599000, 23V652000.

Lighting105 complaints

105 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V114000.

Vehicle Speed Control64 complaints

64 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering53 complaints

53 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V388000Reported August 31, 2010 - 35,185 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 35,185 vehicles across all affected models.

10V599000Reported November 24, 2010 - 7,697 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 7,697 vehicles across all affected models.

11V258000Reported April 25, 2011 - 12,690 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 12,690 vehicles across all affected models.

13V114000Reported April 1, 2013 - 980,377 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 980,377 vehicles across all affected models.

15V626000Reported October 6, 2015 - 377,062 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 377,062 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

23V877000Reported December 21, 2023 - 79,812 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 79,812 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP18003Opened August 21, 2018 - Closed May 10, 2019