How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Kia Sportage have?

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Sportage, which is 13% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Kia Sportage?

No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2011 Sportage in this data.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2011 Sportage?

The median mileage at failure for transmission-related complaints on the 2011 Sportage is 63,909 miles.

How does the 2011 Sportage compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2011 Sportage's 13% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other years, including 2012 (5%), 2013 (5%), and 2020 (2%), though below the 2025 model's 12% and comparable to 2018's 11%.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data for this area on the 2011 Sportage shows 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 23 complaints, with no fires reported.

2011 Kia Sportage Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Kia Sportage, 13% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 63,909. No related recalls are listed for this specific problem area, though shift-lock and interlock issues appear in owner reports.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 13% of 181
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 63,909 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle lunges forward, slips gears, and gets stuck in fourth gear without warning, requiring the driver to turn it off and restart.
Shift lock or shift interlock malfunctions, sometimes preventing the transmission from being moved out of park.
Acceleration lag of several seconds when pulling away from a stop, in one case traced to a pcm that needed replacement.
Clutch pedal loses tension and drops to the floor while shifting between gears, forcing the driver to shift into neutral.
Under acceleration, RPM rises but the vehicle fails to gain speed, sometimes capping speed well below highway pace even with cruise control engaged.

When 2011 Kia Sportage transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2011, latest Oct 5, 2023.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Oct 2023; peak Aug 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Kia Sportage

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sportage model year

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

20051 (1%)
20066 (5%)
20073 (4%)
200812 (12%)
20093 (4%)
20102 (10%)
201123 (13%)
201221 (5%)
201318 (5%)
20144 (3%)
20156 (4%)
20168 (6%)
201740 (10%)
201818 (11%)
20197 (10%)
20203 (2%)
20214 (8%)
20223 (7%)
202319 (10%)
20243 (4%)
20256 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Kia Sportage have?: NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Sportage, which is 13% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Kia Sportage?: No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2011 Sportage in this data.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2011 Sportage?: The median mileage at failure for transmission-related complaints on the 2011 Sportage is 63,909 miles.
How does the 2011 Sportage compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2011 Sportage's 13% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other years, including 2012 (5%), 2013 (5%), and 2020 (2%), though below the 2025 model's 12% and comparable to 2018's 11%.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data for this area on the 2011 Sportage shows 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 23 complaints, with no fires reported.