NHTSA : 23V877000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ENGINE

Defect Description

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

Consequence / Hazard

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.