2011 KIA SORENTO Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2011 Kia Sorento has 12 recalls, the most serious being multiple fire risks: an aftermarket trailer wiring harness can overheat and catch fire, the ABS control module can ignite in the engine compartment, and interior door trim wiring can short and cause a cabin fire. Two separate engine-related fire risks round out the fire concerns, one tied specifically to the 2.4L engine, where failure can result in both loss of drive power and an underhood fire. On the drivetrain side, the intermediate driveshaft in certain 2WD automatic transmission models can wear from misalignment, eventually causing a whirring noise and loss of propulsion. Two recalls address the brake-shift interlock: one involves a transmission shift selector that can be damaged, and another involves a gear lever mechanism that can crack under force, both allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of Park without the brake pedal pressed and potentially roll away. On the brake side, rear calipers on certain vehicles were not properly machined and can leak brake fluid, producing a spongy pedal feel as fluid level drops. There is also a structural concern: the sunroof can crack from external impact and shed glass and crosspiece fragments into the passenger cabin.