2011 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 142
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 142 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 14 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 18 records
- check engine · 14 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- lost power · 9 records
- side road · 9 records
- notified failure · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 42 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving approximately 40 mph, a loud popping noise occurred and the engine suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to suntrup kia([redacted], st. Louis, mo) who indicated that the engine seized. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11282310
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was parked in the garage and stationary. When trying to start the vehicle using the key-less ignition, dash and interior lights started to flicker in the vehicle and relays start to click. Locks would not operate nor could i shift into neutral, started to smelt burning, pushed ignition button to shut down. Would not shut off, electrical kept cycling like it was trying to start on its own, had to disconnect…
ODI 11271215
Engine
Engine got a loud noise and then car shut down. The engine has a large hole. I will have to get a new one. This happened while driving on [redacted]. Had have vehicle towed.
ODI 11268913
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled while the fourth wheel warning indicator flickered. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and caused the vehicle to operate independently. Also, the contact heard an abnormal noise while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed to visit a kia…
ODI 11269107
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Kia was purchased less than a year ago. This is the third time it was taken to a dealership to get checked. Car engine light comes on and loses power and keeps going into limp mode. It is a safety hazard and must be dealt with. Today while in the passing lane car lost all power and would not move. I was driving about 45mph and it wouldn't go . A tractor trailer was speeding behind me and nearly rear ended me as i…
ODI 11254549
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Transmission problems like not getting into gear or jerking when shifting and engine seem to loose power or not have enough also there is a noise the a/c making a rattling noise and vibrating .
ODI 11252733
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While the contact's daughter was driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The driver was flagged down by another motorist who alerted her that flames and smoke were visible under the vehicle near the tailpipe. The contact imminently pulled over to the shoulder and exited the vehicle. Within seconds, the police and fire departments arrived at the scene. A police report was…
Fire reported
ODI 11229272
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a whining and hissing noise that the contact believed came from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure continued to occur despite multiple attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Warner kia (501 7th st,…
ODI 11258173
Engine
Twice, while driving slowly and preparing to stop the engine revs fast in attempt to race on forward altho i am slowing down and preparing to park vehicle. I am forced to react by rushing & putting my foot on the brake to stop the racing of the engine.
ODI 11228366
Engine · Power Train
In november 2015 had major oil line failure, dealership replaced oil pressure switch. In december 2017 had major oil leak, dealership replaced oil pressure switch. June 2019 check engine light activated upon putting vehicle in park. Took it to kia dealership and they found pieces of bearing in the bottom of oil filter housing. Kia dealership recommended replacement of bank oil control valve and ultimately…
ODI 11252590
Engine
While driving vehicle stalls. Happens more frequently than when first started
ODI 11221248
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving down hwy. O in orrick mo with two other passengers my daughter 15 and my granddaughter 5. Around 5pm saturday hune 2nd a smell of smoke came through front vents. As i started to pull over a swoosh sound came from the car and flames shot out of the hood of the car. Then from under the dash inside. Through the car in park and open the door. Ran to get my granddaughter out of her car seat and a third passenger…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11217527
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving the car 2 weeks ago may 4 thand the car die in the middle of the road. I got someone to help push the car in there driveway. When back the next day with a mecanic he told me the car engine need to be replaced. Didn't believe him cause i brought the car 3 yrs ago. Before the car die the check engine turn on than die. The seatbelt turn in 1 month ago .now i have 9000 left on the car the won't wrong take…
ODI 11207643
Engine
Vehicle was in motion traveling down the highway, when engine shuts off completely. No warning lights were illuminated or anything. The indicator never went up to hot, there was no steam from the radiator--only a thick cloud of black smoke coming from behind the engine. Had it towed to the repair shop to find out that engine had cooked itself from the inside out and had to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the…
ODI 11207438
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving down the interstate slightly uphill. At about 55 mph when my sorento began to loose power/speed. Before i could pull off onto the shoulder smoke began coming in through the a.c vents. When i reached the shoulder and opened the hood the back right end of the motor was on fire from the wiring harnesses. I was able to put out the fire. Upin a mechanic looking at it i was told it had thrown a rod and most…
Fire reported
ODI 11205127
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
'tamara recall' i was traveling up the interstate slightly uphill at 55 miles an hour when i begin to lose power\speed and before i could get it to the shoulder it lost all power to gather and smoke started coming in the ac vent when i got it stopped and open the hood it was burning at the back right hand side of the motor on some wiring harness i was able to put the fire out i later was told that it had thrown a…
Fire reported
ODI 11205122
Engine
My daughter is 21 years olds and she purchased 2011 kia sorento from pete's kar smart kia in amarillo. She goes to college in lincoln nebraska and her car is not holding oil. She has on 2 occasions in a short period of time had her oil light come on and when she checked the oil it was bone dry. This is between oil changes. We can get no resolution from kia as she has taken it to kia in amarillo and in lincoln. I…
ODI 11289047
Engine
The engine started making noise and locked up, checked with kia on recalls dues to i've seen so many, and after trying to find one at many engine shops, they have none at the time because they said they were in high demand right now. The 2.4 is failing, and the only recall is on the 2.4 tdi, but i highly believe kia has to be aware of this. Motor locked up while driving on the interstate and almost caused me to be…
ODI 11203858
Body · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Engine light is on, keeps stalling out at a stop or when turning, smells like something burning, now making a rough grinding noise from motor. Keeps going through oil, putting two quarts of oil in every other day. Passenger side door in back wont open from the outside. The passenger side headlight keeps blowing out, the tires on the front end keep going bold.
ODI 11222411
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that the engine produced a loud knocking noise when the vehicle was started. Also, while driving 35-48 mph, a deer jumped out into the street. The contact swerved and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to fuccillo kia ([redacted], schenectady, ny 12304,…
Crash reported
ODI 11197364
Engine
Engine shut off while car moving. No indication no lights across dash and lost all power.
ODI 11194131
Engine
So this morning i'm just heading to work and my kia start a limp mode which it stop in middle of a highway and their where kids in the car it has a bunch of light on
ODI 11192507
Engine
I own a 2011 sorento (not a gdi engine) that experienced a spun rod bearing and engine failure (engine limp). My sons were driving on the highway in our kia sorento when without any warning, the engine failed. Thankfully, my sons were able to safely transition off the highway through high-speed traffic in "limp mode". My sons were quickly able to find online complaints and diagnostics duplicating what they had just…
ODI 11207836
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Taka recall- vechicle has stalled on the highway/streets while driving several times, example i could be in the middle of driving and the car just completely slows down, almost causing accidents which can be very serious. I have taken the car back to the dealer and they said there's nothing wrong, clearly there's and issue with the car. I have been reading storys with consumers having the same issues that i'm…
ODI 11181462
Engine
Every time i changed the oil, i noticed it was not the same as used oil coming from my other vehicles. Engine problems started approximately 3 years ago. I was constantly checking the oil and needing to add. I took the vehicle to the kia dealer where we bought the car and they said the oil was burning up in the motor. It was getting hot. I ran two flushes on the motor and then continued my regular oil changes. In…
ODI 11186559