Vehicle recalls by model year

2011 Kia Sorento recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2011 Kia Sorento, newest first.

8 recalls on record for the 2011 Kia Sorento. The most recent was on Dec. 21, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 1,519 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: power train (2), service brakes, hydraulic (2), electrical system (1), engine (1), equipment (1), exterior lighting (1). 1 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Kia or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

1,519 complaints about the 2011 Kia Sorento were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 42 mention a crash, 63 a fire, 50 injuries.

Engine284recall on record
Structure268
Power Train265recall on record
Electrical System246recall on record
Unknown Or Other214
Air Bags183

I parked my car in the driveway and about 10 min later my car just ignited into flames from underneath the vehicle by the gas tank and i have video from 3 different angles on my security cams that show when i parked the…
Oct. 5, 2026 · Unknown Or Other

Just bought this from a private seller last week and was driving to work. The engine suddenly caught fire and the car essentially exploded and melted.
July 8, 2026 · Structure

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

10 on record

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires AQ23002 · opened Nov. 17, 2023 · open
Loss of Motive Power DP22003 · opened Sept. 12, 2022 · closed Dec. 12, 2023
Engine Fires EA21003 · opened Dec. 22, 2021 · closed Feb. 5, 2024
Throttle control system vulnerabilities DP21003 · opened Nov. 12, 2021 · closed June 20, 2023
Headlight Failure PE20008 · opened June 1, 2020 · closed Jan. 25, 2022
Non-crash Vehicle Fires PE19004 · opened March 29, 2019 · closed Dec. 22, 2021
Non-crash Vehicle Fires DP18003 · opened Aug. 21, 2018 · closed May 10, 2019
Panoramic Glass Sunroof Breakage EA14002 · opened May 12, 2014 · closed Jan. 15, 2021
Panoramic Sunroof Breakage PE13035 · opened Oct. 21, 2013 · closed May 21, 2014
Transmission Intermediate Driveshaft PE11010 · opened April 7, 2011 · closed May 10, 2011

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2011 Kia Sorento recalls

Dec. 21, 2023Kia Sorento: Engine Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Sept. 25, 2023Kia Borrego, Cadenza, Forte and others: Control unit/module Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015…
Oct. 6, 2015Kia Sorento: Automatic transmission Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the…
April 1, 2013Kia Amanti, Borrego, Forte and others: Switch Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011…
Oct. 6, 2011Curt 56024; Hyundai Veracruz; Kia Sorento: Equipment Curt Manufacturing is recalling certain Tow package wiring harnesses, part number 56024, that connect Tow Vehicle Lighting circuits to Trailer…
April 25, 2011Kia Sorento: Driveshaft Kia is recalling certain model year 2011 Sorento 2WD Vehicles equipped with Automatic transmissions And 2.4L engines manufactured from The Start of…
Nov. 24, 2010Kia Sorento: Caliper Kia is recalling certain model year 2011 Sorento Vehicles manufactured from September 14, 2010, through October 4, 2010. Some of The rear Brake…
Aug. 31, 2010Kia Sorento, Soul: Wiring Kia is recalling certain model year 2010 Soul And model year 2011 Sorento Vehicles manufactured from September 7, 2009 through July 30, 2010. A…