2011 Kia Sorento seats problems
Owners reported seats problems in 21 complaints for the 2011 Kia Sorento, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When seats problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 seats complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH downhill in icy weather, the vehicle began to slide uncontrollably until crashing into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy nor did the headrest prevent whiplash, as designed. The contact suffered whiplash and required physical therapy. The dealer was notified of the incident and statedt that the safety features in the vehicle would only operate if the vehicle was involved in a severe crash.
The passenger side retractable rear seat became more difficult to operate since purchasing the vehicle new. Finally it became stuck to the extent that it could not be moved in either direction. This occurred one month after the warranty expired.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Kia Sorento
- Engine 322 complaints
- Body & structure 269 complaints
- Electrical system 247 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 227 complaints
- Air bags 183 complaints
- Brakes 135 complaints
- Lighting 105 complaints
- Cruise control 64 complaints