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2011 KIA Sorento POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for POWER TRAIN issues.

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #15V626000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
The brake-shift interlock mechanism in your Sorento is a safety feature that stops you from accidentally shifting out of 'Park' unless your foot is on the brake. But in some 2011-2013 models, this mechanism can crack or break under heavy gear lever use.
Risk if Unfixed
If it breaks, you could shift out of 'Park' without pressing the brake, and the vehicle could roll away. This could lead to a crash, especially on a slope or incline.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will replace the faulty brake-shift interlock mechanism with a new one at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.
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Critical #11V258000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
What Happened
In your Sorento, the intermediate shaft is like a long rod that connects your transmission to your wheels. But in certain 2011 models, this shaft can wear out quickly because of a slight misalignment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this misalignment is not fixed, your transmission could start to fail, causing the vehicle to lose power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will replace the damaged intermediate shaft and right side output gear with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH MAY 22, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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Other KIA Sorento 2011 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other KIA Sorento Years

2013
5 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
1 recall
2003
1 recall

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