2011 Kia Sorento suspension problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2011 Kia Sorento — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I tried months ago to have my 2011 KIA Sorento LX 3.5L v6 AWD to get the recalls fixed @ KIA in Yorkville,New York. They said they couldn't fix the recalls that were on the vehicle because supposedly the suspension is unsafe. But I already had the vehicle on a lift 4 times since,6 times total to…”
filed Apr 24, 2026
“Subframe, in the rear, where lateral arms are connected completely rusted off from the rest of the subframe. The control arm has broken off and is now rubbing against fuel tank. Car is unrepairable and undrivable.”
filed Feb 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Sorento | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Sorento | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Sorento | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sorento | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 Sorento | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Sorento | 16 | 2% |
| 2013 Sorento | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 Sorento | 21 | 2% |
| 2008 Sorento | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 Sorento | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Sorento | 10 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.