Active Safety Recall Kia SC099 Kia SC124 Kia SC246 Kia SC250 NHTSA 11V-258 NHTSA 13V-356 NHTSA 15V-626 NHTSA 22V-612 NHTSA 22V-760
Kia Sorento Drivetrain Recall Drivetrain Recalls · 2011–2023
Kia has issued 5 drivetrain safety recalls covering certain 2011–2023 Sorento vehicles. 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 fix is free, and our Hattiesburg service bay on US-98 can usually turn it around the same day. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 11V-258Sorento · 2011
NHTSA 13V-356Sorento · 2014
NHTSA 15V-626Sorento · 2011–2013
NHTSA 22V-612Sedona, Sorento · 2016
NHTSA 22V-760K5, Sorento · 2021–2023
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Is Your Sorento Included?
Enter your 17-character VIN — we query NHTSA in real time and show whether any of these campaigns apply to your exact vehicle. Your VIN is on the lower-left windshield, the driver’s door jamb, or your registration. Drivers from Petal to Purvis run this check before scheduling a visit to our Hattiesburg service center.
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2011–2023 Sorento
Model years 2011–2023 are covered by these campaigns. Other Sorento model years are not part of this recall — see the Sorento recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
5 open NHTSA campaigns
This page covers NHTSA 11V-258, 13V-356, 15V-626, 22V-612, 22V-760 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this drivetrain issue on Sorento. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 11V-25825/04/2011
Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
What happened: 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 free 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.
NHTSA 13V-356 (Kia SC099)13/08/2013
Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft
What happened: Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
The risk: A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC099.
NHTSA 15V-626 (Kia SC124)06/10/2015
Power Train: Automatic Transmission
What happened: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
The risk: Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
The free fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.
NHTSA 22V-612 (Kia SC246)10/08/2022
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Column Shift
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 Sedona and Sorento vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with faulty automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, preventing the shift lever from locking, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
The risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the automatic transmission shift lever assembly components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC246.
NHTSA 22V-760 (Kia SC250)11/10/2022
Power Train: Automatic Transmission
What happened: Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
The risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 11V-258, 13V-356, 15V-626, 22V-612, 22V-760 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC099, SC124, SC246, SC250 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit, whether you’re driving in from Oak Grove or straight down US-49.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed, right here at our Hattiesburg service center — convenient however you get here, whether that’s I-59, US-98, or US-11. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Drivetrain Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Sorento before the drivetrain recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (11V-258, 13V-356, 15V-626, 22V-612, 22V-760) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2011–2023 Kia Sorento vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 11V-258, 13V-356, 15V-626, 22V-612, 22V-760). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Sorento. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 11V-258, 13V-356, 15V-626, 22V-612, 22V-760 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 11V-258 · NHTSA 13V-356 · NHTSA 15V-626 · NHTSA 22V-612 · NHTSA 22V-760.