Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

1517 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading543

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 12 mention a crash, 15 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 182transmission slipping 161
A recent report: Just bought this from a private seller last week and was driving to work. The engine suddenly caught fire and the car essentially exploded and melted.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11748972 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading204

Most reports here involve electrical shorts. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

electrical shorts 73software faults 37
A recent report: My 2011 Kia Sorrento caught fire while parked in my garage. Kia is saying it's not due to any recall they have and that it was an electrical fire store behind the steering wheel and they're refusing…
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My 2011 Kia Sorrento caught fire while parked in my garage. Kia is saying it's not due to any recall they have and that it was an electrical fire store behind the steering wheel and they're refusing to take any responsibility financially for it or otherwise due to it being through previous owners and an older vehicle

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11716993 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading105

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 7 mention a crash, 9 mention an injury.

loss of braking 28software faults 11
A recent report: I tried months ago to have my 2011 KIA Sorento LX 3.5L v6 AWD to get the recalls fixed @ KIA in Yorkville,New York. They said they couldn't fix the recalls that were on the vehicle because supposedly…
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I tried months ago to have my 2011 KIA Sorento LX 3.5L v6 AWD to get the recalls fixed @ KIA in Yorkville,New York. They said they couldn't fix the recalls that were on the vehicle because supposedly the suspension is unsafe. But I already had the vehicle on a lift 4 times since,6 times total to get parts installed from my mechanic. If it was so unsafe,how could my mechanic lift the vehicle without any issues. I needed to get the underbody sprayed to stop rust and corrosion but KIA refused me.The recall for the ABS module needed fixing,they refused me. Having problems with the ABS and my subframe/crossmember broke. I feel the spray could've helped

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11733480 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading83

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 4 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

loss of steering 23premature wear 15
A recent report: Subframe, in the rear, where lateral arms are connected completely rusted off from the rest of the subframe. The control arm has broken off and is now rubbing against fuel tank. Car is unrepairable…
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Subframe, in the rear, where lateral arms are connected completely rusted off from the rest of the subframe. The control arm has broken off and is now rubbing against fuel tank. Car is unrepairable and undrivable.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11718095 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading160

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 17 mention a crash, 18 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 61software faults 58
A recent report: Driver Airbag light is illuminated

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11756302 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading383

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

premature wear 15corrosion 9
A recent report: Opening car door and whole handle fell off.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11733808 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading39

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

premature wear 4fire 2
A recent report: Growl on cold start

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11682498 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 1517 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2026, roughly 92 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.