2011 Kia Sorento Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 132about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,520 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 132 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Kia Sorento, 9% of the 1,520 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11187033, filed 2019-03, 60,000 miles“Kia Sorento 2011 ESC dbs lights on dashboard and either cannot get out of park or when trying to shut vehicle down will get stuck in between neutral and drive, I shut down car but obviously cannot take keys out, wait a few minutes restart in neutral and sometimes I can get it in or out of park. Sometimes this is done several times.”
NHTSA complaint #10959653, filed 2017-03, 66,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11377900, filed 2020-12, 122,004 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11324796, filed 2020-05, 80,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11242012, filed 2019-08, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima…Covers: Kia Sorento 2011–2014, Borrego 2010–2019, RIO 2012–2017 +9 more
- 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul…Covers: Kia Sorento 2007–2011, Sedona 2007–2011, Sportage 2007–2011 +6 more
- 10V599000Nov 24, 2010Kia is recalling certain model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 14, 2010, through october 4, 2010. Some of the rear brake calipers may…Covers: Kia Sorento 2011
Related service bulletins
- 10179255Aug 25, 2020PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess…
- 10109848May 15, 2017TSB: REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING COVER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC148) - VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to inspect, clean and…
- 10109846May 12, 2017SC148OWNER - OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER -Notifying owners that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel…
- 10109845May 9, 2017SC148DPSM - DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Notifies dealer principals of a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace…
- 10109844May 9, 2017SC148DP - DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTIFICATION LETTER - Notifies dealer principals of a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel…
- 10058121Apr 1, 2015Kia 2011-2016 my sportage : the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator on certain all-wheel drive equipped sportage vehicles, will exhibit an inoperative awd system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 6 | 8% |
| 2024 | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 | 12 | 10% |
| 2022 | 18 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 | 37 | 5% |
| 2014 | 84 | 9% |
| 2013 | 88 | 9% |
| 2012 | 103 | 12% |
| 2011 | 132 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 27 | 12% |
| 2007 | 24 | 16% |
| 2006 | 26 | 11% |
| 2005 | 14 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 24 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 Kia Sorento
284 complaintsBody and structure
268 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
265 complaintsElectrical system
246 complaintsOther or unknown
217 complaintsAir bags
183 complaintsExterior lighting
102 complaintsVehicle speed control
63 complaintsSuspension
56 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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