Component Record

Kia Sorento 2011 Electrical System Problems

247 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2011 Kia Sorento - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage247 complaints

247 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

10V388000Reported August 31, 2010 - 35,185 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 35,185 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine322 Vehicle Structure269 Power Train266 Unknown Or Other216 Air Bags183 Brakes135

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.