2011 Kia Sorento latches/locks/linkages problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2011 Kia Sorento — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while attempting to unlock the vehicle with the key, the front driver side door opened; however, the other doors failed to open as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was…”
filed Jun 17, 2025
“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while attempting to unlock the vehicle with the key fob, the contact heard the doors unlocking, but the rear doors failed to unlock. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure initially started after the vehicle was serviced by the…”
filed May 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sorento | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Sorento | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Sorento | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Sorento | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Sorento | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Sorento | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Sorento | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Sorento | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Sorento | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.