Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V877000

Engine

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-12-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V877000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
79,812
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-21
Owners notified
2024-02-09

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC291.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Sorento2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.