Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Kia Sorento has 203 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
203
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: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 LIMIT...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving my car, while at a stop light I noticed some smoke coming from under my hood. I though... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2011 Kia Sorrento caught fire while parked in my garage. Kia is saying it's not due to any recall... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The engine light comes on and then the wheel lock light will come on and the car will disengage from... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I was driving and my Kia started over heating and smoking and smelled like plastic burning I got it ... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | there are eight recalls on my car I do not trust dealerships I do not trust mechanics I work on my o... |
| Apr 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehi... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The ABS, down hill light, and swaying light came on. As I was pulling into a parking space slowly wi... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My car has been in the Kia shop for engine. We just stopped on the freeway and for the module recall... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This very dangerous issue has happened at least 3 times. It happens in frequently but is terrible w... |
| May 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the “Low Oil Pressure” warning light wa... |
| May 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I called Courtesy KIA in Altoona, PA. I informed them that I have another recall addressing this la... |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while attempting to unlock the vehicle with ... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | After my daughter pulled into her school parking lot on Friday morning, 4/19/24 she reported smellin... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car dash lights flashed and car shut down |
| Apr 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Knock Sensor Code came up when having my car checked P1326 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Hydraulic Electronic control unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short , whioch can result... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The engine showed signs of overheating and smoke emissions. The vehicle was taken to a authorized Ki... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | As I was backing into my driveway on Thursday 1/18/2024 @ 5:25 pm. I was on my way home from work. ... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I bought my 2011 Kia Sorento used from a dealership. The Air Bag Warning light was on & I insisted t... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2011 Kia Sorento headlights come on during the bright part of the day and also turn off while drivin... |