2011 Kia Sorento Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 314 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Kia Sorento, 21% of all complaints for that year, the highest share of any Sorento model year in this dataset. No related recalls are listed for this component. Median mileage at failure is 89,000.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 314
- 21% of 1,517
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 9
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 89,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report engine-bay fires that start suddenly under the hood, sometimes producing black smoke before flames erupt and destroy the vehicle.
- Several complaints describe fires beginning while the vehicle was parked or shortly after a short drive, with no prior warning signs.
- Owners describe fires that fully engulf the front end within seconds to minutes, in some cases leaving the vehicle a total loss.
- At least one owner reported being told by fire department personnel that the VIN had active recalls at the time of the fire.
- Some complaints mention fires occurring long after normal use, at high mileage, with no prior mechanical issues noted.
When 2011 Kia Sorento body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 26, 2010, latest Jul 8, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Kia Sorento
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Sorento model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Kia Sorento?
- NHTSA lists 314 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Sorento, which is 21% of all 1,517 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is 2011 the worst year for this problem among Sorento model years?
- Yes, among the Sorento years listed, 2011 has both the highest complaint count (314) and the highest share (21%) for Structure & Body issues.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Kia Sorento's Structure & Body issues?
- No related recalls are listed in this dataset for the Structure & Body component on the 2011 Sorento, though one complaint mentions the owner being told the VIN had active recalls.
- At what mileage do these problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 89,000 miles at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Sorento.
- Do these complaints involve fires or crashes?
- NHTSA records 9 fires and 4 crashes among the Structure & Body-related complaints for the 2011 Sorento, along with 4 injuries.