2011 Kia Sorento

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   2010-09-13Electrical system10V388000 Kia is recalling certain model year 2010 Soul and model year 2011 Sorento vehicles manufactured from September 7, 2009 through July 30, 2010. A limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the Kia Soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the Kia Sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination.…

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   2010-12-10Service brakes, hydraulic10V599000 Kia is recalling certain model year 2011 Sorento vehicles manufactured from September 14, 2010, through October 4, 2010. Some of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear calipers and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2010. Owners may contact Kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

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   2011Complaint volume 1,518 complaints filed for this model year.
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   2011-04-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-05-10 Transmission Intermediate Driveshaft
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   2011-05-31Power train11V258000 Kia is recalling certain model year 2011 Sorento 2WD vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4L engines manufactured from the start of production through May 22, 2010. The…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the right side output gear and intermediate shaft free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during May 2011. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

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   2011-10-17Equipment11E041000 Curt manufacturing is recalling certain tow package wiring harnesses, part number 56024, that connect tow vehicle lighting circuits to trailer lighting circuits sold for use on certain model year…

   Remedy: Curt manufacturing will notify owners and replace the tow package wiring harness. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 17, 2011. Owners may contact curt…

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   2013-04-19Exterior lighting13V114000 Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year…

   Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge.…

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   2013-10-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-05-21 Panoramic Sunroof Breakage
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   2014-05-12Engineering analysisClosed 2021-01-15 Panoramic Glass Sunroof Breakage
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    2015-11-09Power train15V626000 Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.

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    2018-08-21Defect petitionClosed 2019-05-10 Non-crash Vehicle Fires
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    2019-03-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-12-22 Non-crash Vehicle Fires
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    2020-06-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-01-25 Headlight Failure
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    2021-11-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-06-20 Throttle control system vulnerabilities
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    2021-12-22Engineering analysisClosed 2024-02-05 Engine Fires
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    2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
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    2024-02-09Engine23V877000 Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

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    2024-03-29Service brakes, hydraulic23V652000 Kia America, Inc.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023.

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Is the 2011 Kia Sorento reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Kia Sorento is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kia Sorento?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.