general problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Sorento - part 1

This very dangerous issue has happened at least 3 times. It happens in frequently but is terrible when it happens because at night you are put into immediate darkness with no warning. Upon flashing the high beams on or using the turn signal the headlights go dark/off. Then you need to restart the car. This is particularly dangerous when driving on dark or high traffic roads because the driver cannot see anything.

2011 kia Sorento headlights come on during the bright part of the day and also turn off while driving at night in the auto mode. It is dangerous to be driving while at night when headlights just go out at any time and all the other inside dash lights go dim. It also happens that the headlights come on during the afternoon when it is bright outside also and causes the inside dash lights to go dim. Have seen several kia owners complaining about this same issue. Very, very dangerous to drive at night. No warning of this is going to happen. This is putting us and others at risk of a life threatening situation. No dealership or auto repair shop can address the problem unless they are there when it actually happens. It is available for inspection at anytime to fix this problem.

Both low beam headlight out at same time with no indication or warning . On dash it showed lights operational.

My kia Sorento 2011 in November 2023 started having the instrument cluster warning lights flashing, abs warning light, tire pressure light and sometimes the check engine light. There is also a very strong burning or melting smell when the car is on. I was very scared to drive my car and have had to find ways to get to work when I received the notice from kia that there was a recall sc284. About hecu fuse that many kia Sorento 2011 owners are having issues with the engines catching fire while driving or parked. And the symtoms before a fire occurs are the same as I have experienced with the instrument cluster illuminating and the strong burning smell as well. Its April 2024 and I haven't had a car since November 2023 because the recall has yet to be remedied. This is completely unacceptable I cannot drive I cant take my car to emmissions and might eventually get my car towed due to not being able to it not passing emissions and cant pass for registration. There needs to be compensation for this inconvenience and for this recall not being a priority.

The abs, downhill assist, and engine light stay on constantly, even though the clock spring has been replaced and multiple car repair shops are unable to diagnose a “problem. ” when driving, the vehicle seems like the engine is getting extremely hot and starts to sputter and even cuts off at times. There are currently recalls on 2011 Sorentos for fire risk while parked and fire risk while driving. However, my VIN is not included in the recall for fire risk while driving, but I believe it should be based on the inability to diagnose a problem with my engine. Vehicle is well maintained. Thank you.

My headlights are not working properly. This is an ongoing issue with kia model vehicles- check online forums.

My headlights are randomly going off and back on while driving. It was just happening under the auto setting while turning, then on auto only at anytime. Remained on in the “on” mode. Last night went off on the highway under the on mode so getting worse.

My headlights are randomly turning off when driving at night. This is a serious safety issue and possibly a defect. Also have sensors (down hill assist) that have failed.

Headlights either blink on and off or turn off for about 5 seconds and then will go back on. It also will blink when using the directional. It does this while driving and parked. Also, the horn has just stopped working.

Headlights go on and off while driving at night, especially when using turn signals. We cannot use kia Sorento at night. All bulbs are ok.

My 2011 kia Sorento headlights blink on and off when I’m drinking it’s very scary driving at night because I don’t know when it may happen it’s been happening on and off.

Passenger low beam kept burning out. I kept replacing. This morning, on my way home from work (I work nights on an ambulance) I could smell burning, and saw that the light was out once again. Got home, and the entire connector/wiring to the bulb was completely melted and sizzling, with a small flame at the base of the plastic connector. This is outrageous. There were recalls for this exact issue for other Sorentos, but mine was not included. This could have started a major vehicle fire, and I cannot afford a vehicle electrician. Kia should be replacing this.

Tail light continues to blow. Changed both bulbs twice in a week. The left socket has burn mark, and light blows immediately after replacing bulb. This has been continously over the past 2 years.

When driving at night my headlights flicker off and on for about 3 seconds, also when I attempt to use my turn signal, the lights will blink out and I have to jiggle the handle to get the lights to come back on. Sometimes when I turn the corner the head lights will blink off and then come back on and this takes about 3 scary seconds. Unable to drive in an unfamiliar or dark area because the lights are subject to go out. There is no warning light, message or other symptom to address the problem. I was told that there might be a recall on this issue. Is there any technical service bulletin addressing this issue. Please advise as this can be a very dangerous situation.

Headlights you can't leave them on automatic the lights will stay on and kill your battery. The lights blink off and on sometimes when use turn signal, and sometime goes completely out while driving at night have a fear of running into someone or off hwy. No inspections. No lamp warning messages. I bought the vehicle used may of 2021 and notice problems about a couple of months later.

I have replaced the drivers side low beam headlight three times and it is out again. I have replaced the passenger side low beam headlight two times.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at nighttime, the front headlights turned off independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

When turning on the lights to drive at night, they will go out without warning. When I turn on the high beams, the same thing happens. After this back and forth, the problem goes away until the next night. I cannot drive the car at night now. My mechanic is researching this issue and there is a record of this problem on line. I have not heard about a recall yet.

The issue I am having is that the entire lighting system will shut off when driving. Its spontaneous when it does it but it sometimes comes back on. This causes me to be driving on the interstate at night with no way of seeing or others to see me. Took it into the dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong when they replaced multiple parts on the vehicle.

Passenger head light keep burning out as soon as I replace it it smells like wires are burning and when I drive any bumps will make the head lights flicker.

My door handle or door latch will not open from the outside on my drivers side door and also my left back door will not open from the outside or inside. It is dangerous for and my kids. Also, my headrest has fallen off. I have issues with my lights, they will not work for the interior.

Sc098xm recall has been completed on my vehicle but the site says �incomplete�. How can I get it changed? I am military stationed in italy, I'm going to ship the vehicle back to the states but all recalls must be completed for that to happen.

The low beam lighting "h11" pigtail is a melted connector and the low beam lighting is going out constantly. We have replaced the lights and the pigtail twice this year.

My room lp fuse keeps blowing. It had a recall for the same problem. I went out and started my car and seen that the clock and interior lights were not working. I pulled fuse put a new one in and when I started it again it blew again. Then the airbag light came on and it is staying on. I have replaced the room lp fuse about 12 times. It was a recall got fixed and having the same problem again.

I have had the front passenger high and low beam replaced twice and it is out again. This is the second time this year within 6 months.

Headlamps quit working, even though I have repeatedly replaced. Happens about 1 every three weeks. Usually happens on the highway during night driving.

The airbag light has come on and will not go off. Hook up the device to see what it says and do not even get a code to help. Ask kia and they say it will cost around $1,000 dollars to repair.

Head lights go out when making turns and just driving at night when head lights are on. Been to dealer they say can't find issue. This has happened many times now came close to hitting car this last time.

Kia Sorento 2011 lx 2. 4l oil disappears weekly, I have to check it often and/or refill. I use the required oil it calls for on the engine oil cap. Vehicle jolts while driving. I've been parked with vehicle off, turned it on, reversed from parking spot and about an tenth of a mile vehicle stalled, put it in park, and restarted. While driving headlights flicker tapping/knocking noise from engine area, checked oil and its full, mechanic can't seem to find issue. Some forums have suggested throttl control module?.

There was a replacement of the passenger cv axle. It was aftermarket and not oem. I had to replace the front low beam wiring harness and bulbs at my own cost twice. Once in florida and another in my home state. Also the passenger side airbag light isn't working properly. They sent me the recalls on both. Then proceeded to say that the recall for the airbag light is under recall. Also if I could not get or find my receipts from the mechanic shop. I would not get reimbursed. Kia has been knowing about this problem for years! on top of the cv axle this is too much. It is damaging my transmission as we speak. My brakes are very spongey.

Low beam assembly wiring on both low beams has melted. This has been reported in numerous car blogs as a known issue.

Low beam headlamps are failing due to wiring harness melting causing a short. This a safety issue for visibility at night and could start a fire in the engine compartment. This problem was identified when driving on the I-17 in north phoenix and verified once we got home. The harness was replaced by a certified mechanic twice and both times the harness melted. Oe headlamps are being used. Currently, we have no driver side headlamp due to a concern for fire.

Clock spring malfunction causing airbag light to illuminate on dash. Steering wheel controls do not work. This is a constant and daily issue. It happens while driving as well as parked. Low beam socket melted. Since been replaced by me. Both issues are under a recall but my VIN is not listed. My vehicles year make and model are listed in a current recall but my VIN does not fall within it.

While returning from my aunts funeral in kansas, making my way to georgia. The car began to slow down and stop, on the highway. Then it cut off, wouldn't start or move. There was this whining and clanking sound, white smoke and fire shot out from under the car, as I was told by a person that was passing by, he stopped to make sure that I got out of the car. It just got to 130,000 miles. Had it towed to a shop and was told that the engine was gone.

Head lights go out every month and have to be replaced. Lights go off while driving which is very scary when it happens at night or on a highway.