2011 Kia Sorento: multiple warning lights

Filed Jan 17, 2024 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled a burning odor with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact states all lights still stay on even after her husband disconnects the censor from lighting up and reconnects it.

Filed Jan 4, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 164,000 miles · AL

On december 2, 2020 my kia sorento started making a knocking noise. No engine warning lights came on. I went to go head home from work on the interstate and I heard a clank while I was driving my brakes locked in traffic then all the lights on my dash came on and my engine shut off in the middle of traffic. My car would not turn back on and I had to call my insurance company geico to have my car towed home. Very scary and very dangerous. It still doesn't not turn on whatso ever. I have videos but not in the right format to open.

Filed Jun 19, 2020 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · DE

My car turned off on me twice while driving it on the streets, all lights went black.there was cars behind me, I was scared on getting hit. Dealership said it was a smart junking box causing the problem since some cables has corrosion. They have been recall on that and they don't want to take care of it. They send me a picture of the problem, and I see no corrosion. Now I'm scared driving my car and not knowing what the problem is. Especially when having my kids with me and driving at night, if that car turns off, it can cause a horrible crash.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 6 miles · FL

Throttle position sensor (part of throttle body) hazard! Random. The vehicle radio will shut off, all dashboard lights will illuminate (same lights illuminate when the vehicle is started), and then the throttle pedal loses the ability to accelerate even when pressed all the way to the floor. There is no acceleration/power what so ever! The vehicle will maintain a speed 20 MPH. This has been confirmed as the vehicle is pulled off the road to safety. To correct, emergency exit to side of the road, place the vehicle in park, turn the vehicle off, and then restart the vehicle. This has happened on numerous occasions while driving at accelerated speed (40-60 MPH) of which the vehicle was pulling out into traffic, while on the highway, and while accelerating after a stop light. This is a very hazardous/dangerous condition that has nearly placed me into an accident that could have ether severely injured or killed me by oncoming traffic. There are multiple complaints regarding this issue when searched on youtube. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhqaqurnfv0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=834xlhqgrno

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NY

While driving about 40mph on a highway with a speed limit of 55 MPH, the engine sized without any warning. The car would not accelerate and went about 1 mile and started making a clunking sound. Car was pulled over immediately and the all the warning lights came on and the car was inoperable. Cooper kia (5056 commercial dr., yorkville ny) was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed. Referenced the federal safety agency campaign # 17v224000 (engine and cooling) as a possible solution. Advised that this engine was not in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was about 115,000 miles.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · AL

There have been 2 instances where most or all the warning lights came on while driving. Both times I have been on the highway at normal steady speeds. The first time they stayed on for the duration of the ride, which was about 40 minutes, and then were off by the next morning when I drove the car again. The second time I turned the car off and back on to see if that would reset it, but they were still on, and stayed on until later that evening. I didn't notice any performance issues, but I was on an interstate road in good dry normal driving conditions. These 2 occurrances have happened within the past year, and as recently as a month ago.

Filed Aug 27, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 108,000 miles · AR

When driving at stable speed the vehicle often "feels" as if the gas is not getting to the motor. The speed of the car varies, regardless of the amount of pressure on the gas pedal. The car also shows low tire light, along with all lights on the dashboard at random times. The lights will appear when you start the vehicle and the tire pressure light remains on at all times.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 88,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Original owner '11 sorento 4cyl, awd w/tow package & approx 88k miles. Problem 1st noticed about 2 mos ago when seat belt light began flashing with audible clicking coming from relay behind dash. It was daytime when this happened 1st few times & I could not duplicate problem. This issue seemed to happen after starting car & would go away after a few moments of driving. Releasing & re-connecting seat belt had no effect. The 1st time it happened @ night I realized that the headlights & dash lights would flash on & off also. Still could not duplicate problem, but being a mechanic I watched for it to happen and tried different things to see if they had any effect on the issue. Always would begin after initially starting car, but not do it most times. Then 3 evenings ago, I found it happening every time I would start the car & would even do it afterwards driving down the road. I was 70 miles from home & tried to get back. It didn't matter whether the headlight switch was on, off or auto, it would still flash all lights & seatbelt light w/clicking from relay. On the way home, while driving a rural road, the lights again started blinking on & off causing me to hit a metal pole a drainage ditch thru farmer's fence into his field. Accident pushed metal bumper (behind bumper cover) back about 12", tore the entire front end &lights from car & bent hood back 1 1/2 feet and buckled it upward - all of this without ever deploying the airbag.these problems are prevalent in this car as I have read, but I now have a vehicle which despite it's damage will now duplicate the lights going on & off every time the car is turned on. Have contacted kia corp in hopes that they will want to use my car to get to the cause of this issue & finally correct it. As a mechanic I very well understand the need to be able to duplicate problem to find cause ..... Kia now has no excuse.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · FL

I have a 2011 kia sorento, 106,000 miles on it. First I saw a headlight had burnt out, I bought a new one, by the time I got home, it was out again. My mechanic had to replace the wire harness on the passenger side, said the wires were melted. Soon after, as I am driving in the early mornings, I would turn on the right signal and the lights would turn off for 10 second, all the lights, inside, outside, but turn back on. It wouldn't happen every day, but once a week at least. I took it to my mechanic and he was unable to replicate the problem. Today, I touched the bright lever and the car lights inside and outside turned completely off, for about 30 seconds. I was scared to death as it was pitch black out and I couldn't see in front or anywhere and no one could see me. I turned the corner and they again went off, this time longer. Thankfully I was able to get my hazards on so I could pull off the road and people around could see me. I hit the brights again and everything came back on. I drove the rest of the way to work (45 minutes) without using any turn signals or brights. I am scared to death to get back into this car. I travel alot with my 4 grandchildren in the car. There needs to be an immediate recall, as I have seen dozens of people complaining about the same thing. The website directed me to this site. Please help, I am afraid to get in the car now, I travel in the dark every morning 45 min to an hour. Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2011/kia/sorento/exterior_lighting/problem.aspx

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Brakes · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. While driving at 20 MPH, multiple warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the right rear passenger side brake sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical · 67,847 miles · PA

Went to start car with push button start and it will not start. All the lights come on in the car and the battery when tested is still functioning. The car has already had the brake light recall replacement. We tried to do the turn on that goes around that and car still does not turn on.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Engine, Lights · VI

The vehicle would not start finally it started in the drive position , have been complaining to the dealer that the vehicle shifts on its own from drive to another position. In addition all the lights remain on in the dash board. Vehicle was taken out the repair shop on 8/25/14 and this problem was rectified. The airbag light is on now since 8/25/14.