How many steering complaints does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 53 steering complaints for the 2011 Kia Sorento, which is 3% of the 1,517 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Kia Sorento?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2011 Kia Sorento.

At what mileage do steering problems show up on the 2011 Kia Sorento?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 20,000 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.

What steering problems do 2011 Kia Sorento owners report?

Owners most often describe the vehicle pulling to the right, an off-center steering wheel that alignments don't fix, power steering pump noise, and jerky electric steering response.

Did the 2011 Kia Sorento steering complaints lead to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the 53 steering complaints for this model year.

2011 Kia Sorento Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 53 steering complaints for the 2011 Kia Sorento, 3% of that year's 1,517 total complaints. No related recalls are on file, and the median mileage at failure was 20,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 53; 3% of 1,517
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Vehicle pulls persistently to the right at various speeds, often reported from day one of ownership.
Steering wheel sits off-center even after multiple dealer alignments.
Repeated alignment attempts fail to correct drifting, with some owners citing four or more alignments.
Power steering pump failures accompanied by loud noises from the front of the vehicle, requiring replacement.
Electric power steering feels jerky or darts left to right, especially on level roads or in crosswinds.
Front suspension noises (clunking, wobbling) reported alongside steering pull, suggesting related coil or strut issues.

When 2011 Kia Sorento steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2010, latest Jul 8, 2024.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Jul 2024; peak Aug 2010 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sorento model year

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

20100 (0%)
201153 (3%)
201220 (2%)
201322 (2%)
201435 (4%)
201533 (4%)
201680 (6%)
201797 (12%)
201826 (10%)
201911 (3%)
20204 (3%)
20216 (2%)
202210 (5%)
20237 (6%)
20241 (2%)
20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Kia Sorento have?: NHTSA lists 53 steering complaints for the 2011 Kia Sorento, which is 3% of the 1,517 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Kia Sorento?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2011 Kia Sorento.
At what mileage do steering problems show up on the 2011 Kia Sorento?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 20,000 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first few hundred miles.
What steering problems do 2011 Kia Sorento owners report?: Owners most often describe the vehicle pulling to the right, an off-center steering wheel that alignments don't fix, power steering pump noise, and jerky electric steering response.
Did the 2011 Kia Sorento steering complaints lead to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the 53 steering complaints for this model year.