2011 Kia Sorento Airbag Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are airbag problems on the 2011 Kia Sorento?
183 owners have reported airbag problems on the 2011 Kia Sorento, 12% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 75,000–120,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
183 complaints 12% of all 2011 complaints 95,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (133 of 183). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Airbags complaints by the year the problem happened.
Airbags complaints by Sorento year
Related recalls
No recall covers airbag problems on the 2011 Kia Sorento. See all 8 recalls for this year.
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Other 2011 Kia Sorento problems
Common questions
What are common 2011 Kia Sorento airbag problems?
Complaints most often name the driver clockspring / spiral cassette.
At what mileage do 2011 Kia Sorento airbag problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 75,000–120,000 miles. The middle value is about 95,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Kia Sorento airbag problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2011 Kia Sorento. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Sorento year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2011 Sorento, with 183 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.