2011 Kia Sorento
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,518 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 23 Sorento model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 42 involved a crash and 62 involved a fire. 50 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EngineDec 21, 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
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. Kia's number for this recall is SC291.
Campaign 23V877000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideSep 25, 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Campaign 23V652000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionOct 6, 2015
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
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.
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.
Campaign 15V626000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 1, 2013
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 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
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.
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. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Campaign 13V114000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentOct 6, 2011
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 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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 MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
Campaign 11E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftApr 25, 2011
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 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 11V258000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperNov 24, 2010
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 10V599000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringAug 31, 2010
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 AND USED FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLE'S ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANELS, AND THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION, LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR TRIM PANELS, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SOLDERED.
WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Campaign 10V388000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 24, 2023, fire
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH he saw smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and opened the hood. The contact stated that flames were coming from the passenger side front near the starter motor. The contact extinguished the flames with a hand-held fire extinguisher. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and replaced the battery, the battery cables, and the hoses. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not yet available.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 22, 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that recently the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no service was provided. After leaving the dealer, the contact received a call from management informing her that the parts were not available. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,625. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Apr 25, 2023
Item- Down hill accent light came on, traction control light came on, Not sure if caused by brake stop lamp switch defective. Item- bugler alarm will not shut off. resetting the alarm failed three different ways. The battery cable was removed to reset alarm, the fuse was removed, and procedure using the key fob to reset alarm also failed to deactivate system. This happened same time as above. Vehicle is non-moveable at present because of the anti-theft system cannot be shut off. Item-driver side seat belt buckle will not latch or must be repeatably latched to be engaged. This vehicle is equipped with Kia remote start accessory. See this NHTSA SC098
Service brakes, Feb 11, 2022
ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, HAD BRAKES REPLACED AND LINES CHECKED, ALWAYS HAVE A CONSTANT BURNING SMELL, BUT CAN NOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Jul 25, 2021
I was driving on the freeway, my car just stopped, it wouldn't start I had to have it towed.
Suspension, Service brakes, Engine, Feb 12, 2021, fire
2011 KIA SORENTO EX 3.5 ENGINE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE HAS RANDOMLY CHANGED IN THE WAY ITS FEELS SAFE WITH ROUGH INSTABILITY IN MY SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.MY BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A RANDOM BASIS AS WELL AS WHEN CAR IS PARKED WILL RANDOMLY CLICK IN MY GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM AND WILL FAIL TO LOCK WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND SHUT OFF IT WILL CLICK WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED.MY FRONT LIGHTS HAVE DIMMED AND BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BURNED OUT CONSISTENTLY AS WELL AS MY STEERING WHEEL HAS FAILED WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS RANDOMLY.CAR HORN IS INOPERABLE AND MY CRUISE CONTROL STOP FUNCTIONING. MY ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT ON ME AND MY CAR HAS HISTORIAL PROOF OF CONSISTENT MAINTENANCE WITH CAR FAX REPORT IN HAND .MY GAS MILAGE HAS SINCE DECREASED. MY SUSPENSION FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND REALLY BAD ON BUMPS AND AVERAGE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE ALSO VERY UNPLEASANT SO I HAVE PARKED IT UNTIL IT'S FIXED FOR ACTIVE RECALLS AND OTHER POTENTIAL MANUFACTURER DEFECTS
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Jan 4, 2021
ON DECEMBER 2, 2020 MY KIA SORENTO STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I WENT TO GO HEAD HOME FROM WORK ON THE INTERSTATE AND I HEARD A CLANK WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY BRAKES LOCKED IN TRAFFIC THEN ALL THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH CAME ON AND MY ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON AND I HAD TO CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY GEICO TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED HOME. VERY SCARY AND VERY DANGEROUS. IT STILL DOESN'T NOT TURN ON WHATSO EVER. I HAVE VIDEOS BUT NOT IN THE RIGHT FORMAT TO OPEN.
Service brakes, Dec 4, 2020
THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING INTO MY CAR, THE FLUID IS COMING FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKING DOWN THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND ONTO MY FLOOR MAT. THE CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT, I NOTICED IT THIS MORNING AND I DROVE THE CAR AND THE FLUID LEAKED ON MY SHOE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Dec 3, 2020
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT FIVE TIMES IN THE LAST FOUR MONTHS.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE WHEELS SUDDENLY LOCKED-UP WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED-UP OR JUST THE FRONT WHEELS. THE WHEELS RELEASED HOWEVER, WHEN THE CONTACT TRIED TO DRIVE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE, THE WHEELS LOCKED-UP AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ATLANTA WEST KIA (1301 THORNTON RD, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122, (833)953-0189) WHERE THE MECHANIC PERFORMED AN OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTED THE FAILURE FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DTC FAULT CODE WAS CLEARED AND SENT THE CONTACT HOME. THE ISSUE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER UNKNOWN DEALER. THE MECHANIC DUPLICATED THE FAILURE AND RETRIEVED A CODE FOR A FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) PRESSURE SENSOR AND ABS UNIT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HOWEVER, THE DEALER RETURNED AND STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED. THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A THIRD UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE REMAINED UNREPAIRED. THE MECHANIC WAS FINALLY ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM AND QUOTED THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Jul 28, 2020
HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES AND ROTORS 2-3 YEAR;. BRAKE CALIPER TWICE; REPLACE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR; BACK DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT.
Power train, Service brakes, Jul 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OCCASIONALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER WITH THE ABS AND EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC BRAKING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Service brakes, Air, Jul 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED EVERY SIX MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HATFIELD KIA LOCATED AT 1455 AUTO MALL DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43228, AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, May 16, 2020
SC098XM RECALL HAS BEEN COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE BUT THE SITE SAYS 'INCOMPLETE'. HOW CAN I GET IT CHANGED? I AM MILITARY STATIONED IN ITALY, I'M GOING TO SHIP THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE STATES BUT ALL RECALLS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR THAT TO HAPPEN. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Mar 5, 2020
MY VEHICLE IS GIVING ME RANDOM PROBLEMS WITH MY SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM IT RANDOMLY FEELS LIKE IT IS FINE AND THEN RANDOMLY DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE DUE.TO BRAKE CLICKING NOISE THAT YOU CAN HEAR WHERE SHIFT KNOB IS AND WHEN I PRESS BRAKES MY TIRES LOCK OR.SOMETIMES FEELS AS IF THERE IS AIR AND.IT WILL NOT BRAKE.UNLESS I PUMP BRAKES A COUPLE TIMES..MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOP OPENING FROM OUTSIDE TO INSIDE BUT WORKS FINE FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE OPENING
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Nov 10, 2019
WE HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CALIPERS AS WELL. NOW WE ARE HAVING ISSUES AGAIN WITH THEM. WE SEE THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED IN 2017, 2018, AND NOW AGAIN IN 2019. TWO OUT OF FOUR OF OUR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, WE SEE THERE IS ALSO A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE US HOW WE GO ABOUT GETTING THESE RECALLS FOR OUR VEHICLE AS WE ARE TIRED OF PUTTING OUT MONEY WHEN WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO REPEATEDLY.
Suspension, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 11, 2019
MY TIRES FEEL AS IF THEY ARE GOING TO FALL OFF, ALSO EVERY SMALL BUMP I HIT FEELS AS IF I HIT A BIG POTHOLE OR A OBJECT WHEN THAT'S NOT THE CASE AND MY WHEELS POP AS I TURN
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Aug 22, 2019
FFELT LIKE TIRES SKIDDED THEN SLOWED DOWN TO 30 MILES AN HOUR AN 4WHEEL DRIVE ANI LOCK BRAKE SYMBOWL CAME ON WAS RUNNING ABOUT 50 HAD TO PULL OVER AN CUT OFF ENGINE THEN RESTART
Structure, Service brakes, Aug 15, 2019
DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE ON THE DRIVER REAR SIDE. ALSO I AM STARTING TO HAVE ISSUES WITH MY GEAR SHIFT. I CAN'T PUT MY VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. IF I DO GET IT OUT OF PARK, 2 OF MY DASHBOARDS LIGHTS COME ONE. I ALSO NOTICE WHEN THESE LIGHTS ARE ON MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT SHOW ON THE REAR SIDE. THIS IS AM HAZARD AND MY TRUCK SLIPS FROM TIME TO TIME.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Aug 6, 2019
MY CAR HAS STALLED PLENTY OF TIMES WITHIN 3 MONTHS. TWO OF WHICH I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED ON THE HWY!. CAR STALLS, NO POWER THEN SHUTS OFF. I WOULD SHUT IT OFF FOR A BIT THEN TURN IT BACK ON. I DID TAKE IT IN TO THE SHOP AND THEY FOUND NOTHING ELSE BUT WAS CHARGED FOR THROTTLE AND NEW SPARKS.OH, AND NO LIGHTS ON DASH. SAME THING HAPPENED. LOTS OF MONEY SPENT. I STILL OWE ON IT SO I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET ANOTHER CAR. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT.
Suspension, Electrical system, Service brakes, Jul 27, 2019
TAKATA BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING BOUGHT 3 SINCE JAN2019. GOT BRAKES DONE IN 2018 BUT PEDAL STILL MOVES AT RED LIGHT CAR MOVES FORWARD. I MASH BREAKS HARDER. ENGINE SHAKES OR JUMPS. IGNITION SWITCH WON'T TURN ON CAR IT DON'T CRANK UP KEY WAS REMADE A YR AGO. IGNITION STARTED BACK WORKING WELL BUT 6MONTHS AGO SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. TODAY I WAS STUCK 3.5HRS.HORRIBLE PLEASE HELP MY SORENTO IS LOVED BY ME. NO ONE CONTACTED ME ON THESE ISSUES IM HAVING.
Service brakes, Jun 21, 2019
A FEW MONTHS AGO MY REAR BRAKES SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING NOISE. I MAINTAIN MY VEHICLES VERY WELL SO I WAS SURPRISED IT HAPPENED SO SUDDENLY. WHEN I TOOK IT IN THEY TOLD ME THE CALIPERS HAD SLIPPED AND MY BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. I NOTICED A LEAK IN MY GARAGE AS WELL. NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL OR WARNING NOTICE FROM KIA. WHEN I ENTERED MY VIN MY VEHICLE DOESN'T FALL UNDER THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE. I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE THIS UNTIL I WAS LOOKING FOR A RECALL 9N A DIFFERENT ISSUE.
Suspension, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Apr 9, 2019
MY KIA SORENTO 2011. MY PROBLEM IS THAT MY CAR STARTED ACTING DIFFERENT. EVERY TIME I TURN IT MAKES A NOISE. I GOT THE BALL JOINT DONE. THE RIGHT SITE. ALSO I GOT THE STRUT DONE . I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED NEW STRUT AGAIN. .WENT I DRIVE IT SOUND LIKE IF THE CAR GONNA FALL APART.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Mar 15, 2019
REAR PARKING BRAKES NEVER WORKED. USING MY SHIFT GEAR FOR PARKING . NOW FRONT DOOR IS NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE. WENT TO FORUM ON INTERNET ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THOUSANDS OF KIA SORENTO 2011 OWNERS HAS SAME ISSUE WITH THE DOOR. IF WE GO TO KIA, THEY CHARGE $400 FOR ONE DOOR LOCK! CRAZY! SO MANY KIA OWNERS DON,T WANT A KIA ANYMORE. ME EITHER
Service brakes, Jan 23, 2019
REAR RIGHT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED AT 136,000. ASB, BRAKE AND TRACTION LIGHTS ALL ON. WAS DRIVING APPOX 45 MILES PER HOUR ON CITY STREET, NO REASON FOR LOGHTS TO SUDDENLY COME ON. OWNERS MANUAL INDICATED THAT BATTERY SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR LOW CHARGE, NEW BATTERY NOT INDICATED IN THIS SITUATION. HAD REPLACED BRAKES, PADS AND ROTATORS THREE MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. GOT THREE QOUTES AND KIA WAS $250 MORE THAT THE OTHER REPAIR OPTIONS AND THE INDEPENTENT COMPANIES INCLUDED PURCHASING THE SENSOR FROM KIA.