2011 Kia Sorento Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Kia Sorento?
246 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2011 Kia Sorento, 16% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 50,000–124,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
246 complaints 16% of all 2011 complaints 89,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (171 of 246). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by Sorento year
Related recalls
Wiring
Fire riskA limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, located in the front door trim panels, and the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination, located in the front and rear door trim panels, may have been improperly soldered. When the lights are illuminated under certain conditions, an electrical short may occur that can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harnesses for the lights in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting speakers, and the wiring harness for the kia sorento vehicle's interior accent illumination. This service will be performed free of charge.
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Other 2011 Kia Sorento problems
Common questions
What are common 2011 Kia Sorento electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the instrument cluster / panel and alternator / generator / regulator.
At what mileage do 2011 Kia Sorento electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 50,000–124,000 miles. The middle value is about 89,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Kia Sorento electrical problems?
Yes: 10V388000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Sorento year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2011 Sorento, with 246 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.