EngineRecall 23V-877 · 2011 Kia Sorento
Kia America, Inc. recall 23V-877 covers 79,812 2011 Kia Sorento for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 16% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V877000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
16%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 16,293 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Engine FiresNHTSA