Kia recalls 2011 Sorento vehicles with engine fire risk. Owners must stop using affected cars immediately to prevent injury.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling certain 2011 Sorento vehicles due to a fire risk in the engine compartment while driving. This could lead to injury if the fire occurs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252771-kia-2011-sorento-engine-fire-recall-stop-using-now.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252771-kia-2011-sorento-engine-fire-recall-stop-using-now · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V877000
“Kia 2011 Sorento Engine Fire Recall: Stop Using Now.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252771-kia-2011-sorento-engine-fire-recall-stop-using-now. Based on NHTSA recall 23V877000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V877000).
The engine compartment can catch fire while driving, increasing the risk of injury. This fire hazard occurs due to a potential issue with the vehicle's engine system.
Owners of 2011 Kia Sorento vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk of injury from engine compartment fires.
Check if your 2011 Sorento vehicle has a recall notice. The recall was mailed to owners on February 9, 2024.
Immediately stop using the affected 2011 Sorento vehicle to prevent potential fire-related injury.
Call Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a repair or engine replacement.
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.
Yes, if your vehicle has the engine compartment fire risk described in this recall.
Check if your 2011 Sorento received a recall notice mailed on February 9, 2024.
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to arrange a free engine repair or replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V877000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 23V877000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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