2011 Kia Sorento Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,520 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,982miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Kia Sorento, 4% of the 1,520 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,982 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While returning from my aunts funeral in kansas, making my way to georgia. The car began to slow down and stop, on the highway. Then it cut off, wouldn't start or move. There was this whining and clanking sound, white smoke and fire shot out from under the car, as I was told by a person that was passing by, he stopped to make sure that I got out of the car. It just got to 130,000 miles. Had it towed to a shop and was told that the engine was gone.”
NHTSA complaint #11073341, filed 2018-02, 130,000 miles“My car just immediately started slowing down and it was extremely hard to turn the steering wheel and the brakes would not let me brake. I almost wrecked my car. Also my camera just stopped working as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11185742, filed 2019-03, 10,000 miles“Recall!!!when accelerating more than 60-80 MPH on the interstate, the eco sensor light pops on and my SUV jerks back then picks up speed causing the back of my head to hit your head restraint. It is very scary!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11157246, filed 2018-12, 15,000 miles“When driving between 35-45 MPH the tachometer will drop to 0 and the Sorento will lunge or buck, hesitate and will not respond to acceleration. The engine light flashes and sometimes stays on. One time I accelerated to pass, it responded but stopped midway thru the pass, decelled back to 20 MPH. I could not complete my pass and had to fall back behind the slower vehicle. I understand there is a voluntary service campaign by Kia # sc106 but no dealership acknowledges it. There is 130,000 miles on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11130983, filed 2018-09, 130,000 miles“While driving the vehicle and while pressing the gas pedal the vehicle starts to come to a stop as if the gas pedal is not being applied. I have to release the gas pedal and press it again for the Sorento to respond and continue to accelerate. I took it to the dealer and they have no clue as to what is the problem. They reset the computer and released the vehicle to me but the problem persists.”
NHTSA complaint #10441585, filed 2011-12, 26,982 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 11 | 9% |
| 2022 | 16 | 8% |
| 2021 | 13 | 5% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 21 | 3% |
| 2016 | 62 | 5% |
| 2015 | 22 | 3% |
| 2014 | 31 | 3% |
| 2013 | 25 | 3% |
| 2012 | 29 | 3% |
| 2011 | 63 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 28 | 13% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
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 complaintsBrakes
132 complaintsExterior lighting
102 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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