2011 Model Year

Kia Sorento

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,512
Recalls
5
Crashes
42
Severe
137

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

23V877000 Dec 2023

Other

No consequence data available

11E041000 Oct 2011

Other

No consequence data available

11V258000 Apr 2011

Other

No consequence data available

10V599000 Nov 2010

Other

No consequence data available

10V388000 Aug 2010

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System Fire
Oct 2026

My 2011 Kia Sorrento caught fire while parked in my garage. Kia is saying it's not due to any recall they have and that it was an electrical fire stor...

Engine
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. There was no warning lig...

Suspension
Feb 2026

Subframe, in the rear, where lateral arms are connected completely rusted off from the rest of the subframe. The control arm has broken off and is now...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE Fire
Jan 2026

I was driving my car, while at a stop light I noticed some smoke coming from under my hood. I thought it might have been the cold I turned off the mai...

Air Bags
Jan 2026

In a letter dated August 14, 2019, KIA advised that the warranty coverage for the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly was extended to 15 years...

Power Train
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power while the accelerator...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

Vehicle was trying to go forward while my foot was on the brake. It would not go in park gear. Eventually shut down completely at a busy intersection....

Engine
Nov 2025

Head gasket blew due to head bolts losing threads or stretching not sure exactly why but many people has reported this issue

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the p...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Oct 2025

The vehicle is shifting weird out of first, knocking sound. A code of p1326 skds is showing on diagnostic. This was supposedly repaired by kia a few m...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2011 Kia Sorento has 1512 complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 42 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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