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2011 Kia Sorento Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Kia Sorento, about 1% of its 1,517 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles. NHTSA shows no related recalls for this component, though 2 fires and 3 injuries were reported in that complaint set.

Fuel System complaints
19
1% of 1,517
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle loses power or coasts for a few seconds after leaving a stop before power returns, sometimes while merging into traffic.
  • Vehicle stalls suddenly while driving at low speed and will not restart, in some cases traced to a failed fuel pump.
  • Fuel pump failure occurred on a nearly new vehicle within the first couple of days of ownership, requiring a tow to the dealer.
  • Engine dies completely when coming to a stop, often on a slight downhill grade, then restarts immediately when the key is turned.
  • Engine revs up on startup and will not stop revving until the vehicle is shut off, described as an intermittent, recurring issue.

When 2011 Kia Sorento fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 22, 2013, latest Jul 1, 2024.

2011 Kia Sorento fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2013Dec 2013Oct 2018Sep 2019Jul 2020May 2022
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Jul 2024; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Sorento model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200512 (4%)
  2. 200612 (5%)
  3. 20072 (1%)
  4. 20085 (2%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 201119 (1%)
  8. 201239 (4%)
  9. 201338 (4%)
  10. 201450 (5%)
  11. 201531 (4%)
  12. 201656 (4%)
  13. 201749 (6%)
  14. 201813 (5%)
  15. 201928 (7%)
  16. 20209 (7%)
  17. 202124 (10%)
  18. 202214 (7%)
  19. 20236 (5%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20254 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Sorento, which is about 1% of the 1,517 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2011 Kia Sorento?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Sorento.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2011 Sorento?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Sorento is 80,000 miles.
Did the fuel system complaints involve any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries among the 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Sorento.
What kind of fuel system problems do owners report on the 2011 Sorento?
Owners describe stalling at stops, momentary loss of power after accelerating from a stop, fuel pump failures, and engines that rev on startup and won't stop.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.