Two problems related to engine knocking noise have been reported for the 2011 Kia Motor Sedona. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Kia Motor Sedona based on all problems reported for the 2011 Sedona.
At 109k miles, the engine started making a knocking sound. The mechanic diagnosed a worn out rod bearing, and stated the engine would likely fail in the near future. Complete engine failure happened within 24 hours of diagnosis, approximately 48 hours after knocking sounds were first detected. Engine failed while vehicle was in motion, while turning into a parking lot.
At 101,000 miles the engine blew up. As I was driving I heard a loud knocking sound and all the lights on the dashboard illuminated. I immediately pulled over. I had our van towed to the nearest kia dealership where I was told, 3 days later, that our engine blew up. I came across a recent recall for the same issue from kia with the sorento.