2011 Kia Sorento vs 2013 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,516 | 979 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 202 | 228 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 61 | 44 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,796 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 284 | 496 |
| Electrical System | 246 | 116 |
| Structure | 268 | 89 |
| Power Train | 265 | 69 |
| Air Bags | 182 | 60 |
| Exterior Lighting | 102 | 70 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 59 | 54 |
| Service Brakes | 72 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 113 | 34 |
| Stalling | 109 | 136 |
| Check engine light | 64 | 75 |
| Clunking / rattling | 59 | 53 |
| Loss of power | 43 | 46 |
| Hesitation / surging | 42 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 38 |
2011 Kia Sorento
2013 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.