Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Kia Sorento has 190 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
190
Complaints
1
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
23V877000
ENGINE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | ENGINE | Intake manifold. A previously repaired recall that is still causing issue. Rough idle and check engi... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehi... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | ENGINE | the car has been running fine with no problem. I noticed as I was driving the engine light came on. ... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Was on my way back from picking up my child father from work. My 2 kids were also in the car [XXX] ... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Growl on cold start |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 55–60 MPH, the engine ove... |
| May 26, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ve... |
| Mar 30, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving on a main road at 55 MPH, ther... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | ENGINE | Head gasket blew due to head bolts losing threads or stretching not sure exactly why but many people... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact’s son owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the check e... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine light flashes fast then Kia will slow down to about 30 mph when going up a hill, I've make cl... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illu... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | ENGINE | No oil after filling up with 4qts. Engine over built compression and blew hole through bottom of the... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Was driving on the [XXX] with my children and puppy on a truck/car route and my engine made a noise ... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I smell something burning inside the car when after one hour driving it and not feel safe, right aft... |
| May 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was ... |
| Mar 22, 2024 | ENGINE | I received a letter in the mail dated February 9th, 2024. This letter stated there was a recall on m... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | ENGINE | Unknown. Oil leaked totally out happened March 16th 2024. Had car towed oil light came on when oil t... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | ENGINE | Oil was serviced mid-January, driven intermittently where oil level checked right after service befo... |