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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V258📅 Apr 28, 2011

2011 Kia Sorento recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

KIA is recalling certain model year 2011 Sorento 2WD vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4L engines manufactured from the start of production through may 22, 2010. The intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear. Continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition leads to the development of a whirring/whining noise and CAN eventually cause damage to the automatic transmission.

💥 The risk

Damage to the transmission may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the right side output gear and intermediate shaft free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V258000
Manufacturer recall #
SC089
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
12,690
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 31, 2011
Built
Jan 1, 2010 – May 22, 2010
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
KIA safety recall no. SC089.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V258 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V258?

2011 Kia Sorento. 12,690 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.