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2011 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

284Engine complaints
18.7%Of all 1,516 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE284 · 18.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM242 · 16%
STRUCTURE:BODY234 · 15.4%
POWER TRAIN222 · 14.6%
Unspecified / other213 · 14.1%

Share of the 1,516 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Kia Sorento overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Kia Sorento have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Kia Sorento: 284 of 1,516 complaints on file (18.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Kia Sorento have in total?

1,516 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 42 involved a crash, 61 involved a fire, 50 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.