2011 Kia Sorento vs 2011 Lexus RX350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Kia Sorento | 2011 Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,516 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 202 | 215 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 61 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 20–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 82,796 mi | 46,953 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 284 | 7 |
| Structure | 268 | 3 |
| Power Train | 265 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 246 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 182 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 102 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 72 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 63 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 113 | 0 |
| Stalling | 109 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 64 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 59 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 43 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 42 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 0 |
2011 Kia Sorento
2011 Lexus RX350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.