Vehicle recall 23V877000 · December 21, 2023
2011 Kia Sorento
An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V877000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 21, 2023
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC291
- Owner notification
- February 9, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 79,812
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sorento (2011): 2011
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