Vehicle recalls by model year

2011 Kia Sportage recalls

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

6 recalls on record for the 2011 Kia Sportage. The most recent was on Sept. 25, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 181 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: engine (2), exterior lighting (2), engine and engine cooling (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), service brakes, hydraulic (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

181 complaints about the 2011 Kia Sportage were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 7 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 8 injuries.

Engine77recall on record
Electrical System38
Power Train23
Unknown Or Other23
Exterior Lighting12recall on record
Service Brakes12recall on record

Front headlights went out also rear brake lights now I have a problem with brake light and tailgate lamp staying on when car and lights are off. The suspension has had a issue ever since I bought it it makes awful loud…
June 20, 2026 · Exterior Lighting

My vehicle had a an illuminated oil lamp on the cluster and an oil leak. On [XXX] i took my 2011 kia of downtown los angeles to inspect my vehicle under safety campaign 174 (SC174 SL theta 2 - 2.4 l mpi engine oil pan)-…
May 17, 2024 · Engine

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

4 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
Scope and Timeliness RQ17003 · opened May 18, 2017 · closed Dec. 22, 2021

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 Sportage recalls

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…
Feb. 15, 2019Kia Sportage: Engine Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may…
Dec. 19, 2018Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage: Engine Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine…
March 31, 2017Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage: Engine Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine…
June 9, 2015Kia Sportage: Switch Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected…
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…