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Vehicle recall 11V258000 · April 25, 2011

2011 Kia Sorento

The intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
Damage to the transmission may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes
Kia safety recall no. SC089.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V258000
Reported to NHTSA
April 25, 2011
Filed by
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign
SC089
Owner notification
May 31, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
12,690
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Recall 11V258000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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