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2011 KIA SORENTO Safety Overview

The 2011 KIA SORENTO has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 7 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Engine
  • Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • Power train:automatic transmission

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a fire increases the risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for KIA SORENTO owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2011 KIA SORENTO 23V877000

Kia America, Inc.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 23V877000: A fire increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/21/2023
2011 KIA SORENTO 23V652000

Kia America, Inc.

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 23V652000: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/25/2023
2011 KIA SORENTO 15V626000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactu...

Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V626000: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/6/2015
2011 KIA SORENTO 13V114000

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-201...

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 13V114000: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/1/2013
2011 KIA SORENTO 11V258000

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIO...

DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 11V258000: DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/25/2011
2011 KIA SORENTO 10V599000

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, T...

AS A RESULT, BRAKE FLUID WILL LEAK, FOLLOWED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW AND SHOULD BE CHECKED, THEN A SOFT OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL, AND IF NOT SERVICED, REDUCED BRAKING POWER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 10V599000: AS A RESULT, BRAKE FLUID WILL LEAK, FOLLOWED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/24/2010
2011 KIA SORENTO 10V388000

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SOUL AND MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED F...

WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

NHTSA Recall 10V388000: WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/31/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.