2011 KIA Sorento recalls

7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

23V877000 · KIA America, Inc.Engine recallAn engine compartment fire can occur while driving.Engine & powertrainFree software update80KunitsDec 202323V652000 · KIA America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement1.7MunitsSep 202315V626000 · KIA Motors AmericaPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or…Engine & powertrainFree replacement377KunitsOct 201513V114000 · KIA Motors CorporationExterior Lighting recallOriginally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement980KunitsApr 201311V258000 · KIA Motors CorporationPower Train recallThe intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right…Engine & powertrainFree replacement13KunitsApr 201110V599000 · KIA Motors CorporationService Brakes, Hydraulic recallSome of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement7,697unitsNov 201010V388000 · KIA Motors CorporationElectrical System recallA limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting…ElectricalFree replacement35KunitsAug 2010