Recall 23V877000: 2011 Kia Sorento

Report received

Dec 21, 2023

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Potentially affected

79,812vehicles

Model years

2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Possible consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Kia Sorento1,520 complaints