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2011 KIA Sorento: Quick Overview
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2011 KIA Sorento Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2011 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Sorento |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Wagon |
| Category | MPV |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | - |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | DOHC |
| Engine Size | 3.5L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Four-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2011 KIA Sorento Have?
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How long will the 2011 KIA Sorento last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2011 KIA Sorento Prices and Market Value
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2011 KIA Sorento Cost of Ownership
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2011 KIA Sorento Fuel Efficiency
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2011 KIA Sorento Safety Rating
NHTSA
2011 KIA Sorento Recalls & Defects
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Recall date
2011-04-25
Recall no.
11v258000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Sorento 2WD Vehicles Equipped With Automatic Transmissions and 2.4l Engines Manufactured From THE Start OF Production Through MAY 22, 2010. THE Intermediate Shaft MAY Suffer From Noise and Excessive Wear DUE TO A Misalignment OF THE Intermediate Shaft With THE Right Side Output Gear. Continuing TO Drive THE Vehicle IN This Condition Leads TO THE Development OF A Whirring/Whining Noise and CAN Eventually Cause Damage TO THE Automatic Transmission.
Consequence
Damage TO THE Transmission MAY Cause Loss OF Motive Power, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Right Side Output Gear and Intermediate Shaft Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During MAY 2011. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA Safety Recall NO. Sc089.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Electrical System:wiring
Recall date
2010-08-31
Recall no.
10v388000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Soul and Model Year 2011 Sorento Vehicles Manufactured From September 7, 2009 Through July 30, 2010. A Limited Number OF Wiring Harnesses Supplied BY JCI and Used FOR THE Lighting IN THE KIA Soul Vehicle's Advanced Lighting Speakers, Located IN THE Front Door Trim Panels, and THE KIA Sorento Vehicle's Interior Accent Illumination, Located IN THE Front and Rear Door Trim Panels, MAY Have Been Improperly Soldered.
Consequence
When THE Lights ARE Illuminated Under Certain Conditions, AN Electrical Short MAY Occur That CAN Result IN A Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Wiring Harnesses FOR THE Lights IN THE KIA Soul Vehicle's Advanced Lighting Speakers, and THE Wiring Harness FOR THE KIA Sorento Vehicle's Interior Accent Illumination. This Service Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON September 13, 2010. Owners MAY Contact KIA Consumer Assistance Center AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kia's Safety Recall Campaign Number IS Sc083.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Recall date
2010-11-24
Recall no.
10v599000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Sorento Vehicles Manufactured From September 14, 2010, Through October 4, 2010. Some OF THE Rear Brake Calipers MAY NOT Have Been Properly Machined.
Consequence
AS A Result, Brake Fluid Will Leak, Followed BY Illumination OF THE Malfunction Indicator Light Indicating THE Brake Fluid Level IS Low and Should BE Checked, Then A Soft or Spongy Brake Pedal Feel, and IF NOT Serviced, Reduced Braking Power Which Could Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Rear Calipers and Replace IT IF Necessary Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON December 10, 2010. Owners MAY Contact KIA Consumer Assistance Center AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kia's Safety Recall Campaign Number IS Sc087.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Equipment
Recall date
2011-10-06
Recall no.
11e041000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Curt Manufacturing IS Recalling Certain TOW Package Wiring Harnesses, Part Number 56024, That Connect TOW Vehicle Lighting Circuits TO Trailer Lighting Circuits Sold FOR USE ON Certain Model Year 2009 Through 2011 Hyundai Veracruz and KIA Sorento Vehicles. THE Units ARE NOT Water-Tight and Moisture CAN Seep Into THE Converter Module and Defeat THE Module's Internal Circuit Protection.
Consequence
Without THE Circuit Protection, THE Module CAN Overheat Possibly Resulting IN A Fire.
Remedy
Curt Manufacturing Will Notify Owners and Replace THE TOW Package Wiring Harness. THE Remedy Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON October 17, 2011. Owners MAY Contact Curt Manufacturing AT 1-715 831-8713.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Owners WHO Purchased A Curt MFG Towing Package AS Aftermarket Equipment.owners Should Contact Curtmfg and NOT Their Vehicle Dealer TO Obtain THE Replacement Wiring Harness.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Recall date
2013-04-01
Recall no.
13v114000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors Corporation (Kia) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2010 Rondo, Model Year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, Model Year 2010-2011 Soul, Model Year 2008-2011 Optima, Model Year 2010 Forte, Model Year 2007-2009 Amanti, and Model Year 2009 Borrego Vehicles. Originally, IN April 2013, KIA Recalled 623,658 Model Year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, Model Year 2007-2011 Sorento, Model Year 2007 Sedona, Model Year 2010-2011 Soul, and Model Year 2011 Optima Vehicles. IN September 2013, KIA Informed THE Agency That IT WAS Adding AN Additional 356,719 Vehicles TO This Campaign. THE Total Number OF Vehicles Being Recalled IS NOW 980,377. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Stop Lamp Switch MAY Malfunction. A Malfunctioning Stop Lamp Switch MAY Cause THE Brake Lights TO NOT Illuminate When THE Brake Pedal IS Depressed or MAY Cause AN Inability TO Deactivate THE Cruise Control BY Depressing THE Brake Pedal. Additionally, A Malfunctioning Stop Lamp Switch MAY Also Result IN Intermittent Operation OF THE Push-button Start Feature, Affect THE Operation OF THE Brake-transmission Shift Interlock Feature Preventing THE Shifter From Being Moved OUT OF THE Park Position and Cause THE Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Malfunction Light TO Illuminate.
Consequence
Failure TO Illuminate THE Stop Lamps During Braking or Inability TO Disengage THE Cruise Control Could Increase THE Risk OF A Crash. Additionally, When THE Ignition IS IN THE 'on' Position, THE Transmission Shifter MAY BE Able TO BE Moved OUT OF Park Without First Applying THE Brake. This MAY Lead TO Unintentional Movement OF THE Car Which MAY Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
KIA Will Send AN Interim Notification TO Owners IN MAY 2013. When Parts ARE Available, Owners Will Receive A Second Notification and Dealers Will Replace THE Stop Lamp Switch, Free OF Charge. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Recall Campaign Number IS Sc098.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
Recall date
2015-10-06
Recall no.
15v626000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2013 KIA Sorento Vehicles Manufactured October 19, 2009, TO January 31, 2013. IN THE Affected Vehicles, IF Excessive Force IS Applied TO THE Gear Shift Lever, THE Brake-Shift Interlock Mechanism MAY Chip or Crack Allowing THE Transmission Being Able TO BE Shifted OUT OF "park" Without THE Brakes Being Depressed. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 114, "theft Protection."
Consequence
Without Requiring THE Brake TO BE Pressed, THE Vehicle MAY BE Unintentionally Shifted OUT OF Park, Allowing IT TO Roll, Which MAY Result IN A Crash.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Brake-Shift Interlock Mechanism, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON November 9, 2015. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc124.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2023-09-25
Recall no.
23v652000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA America, Inc. (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo Vehicles. THE Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (Hecu) MAY Experience AN Electrical Short, Which CAN Result IN AN Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving.
Consequence
AN Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving CAN Increase THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Structures Until THE Recall Repair IS Complete. Dealers Will Replace THE Hecu Fuse, Free OF Charge. Interim Notification Letters, Notifying Owners OF THE Safety Risk, Were Mailed November 14, 2023. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed March 29, 2024 Through June 18, 2024. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc284.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
Engine
Recall date
2023-12-21
Recall no.
23v877000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA America, Inc. (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2011 Sorento Vehicles. AN Engine Compartment Fire CAN Occur While Driving.
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.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
2011 KIA Sorento Insurance
Insurance for a 2011 KIA Sorento is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Wagon with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2011 KIA Sorento Compare to Other Wagon?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2011 KIA Sorento a Good Wagon?
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