Component Record

Kia Sorento 2011 Power Train Problems

266 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2011 Kia Sorento - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage266 complaints

266 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V258000Reported April 25, 2011 - 12,690 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 12,690 vehicles across all affected models.

15V626000Reported October 6, 2015 - 377,062 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 377,062 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine322 Vehicle Structure269 Electrical System247 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.