NHTSA Recall 11V258000: Driveshaft (power train)
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,690 vehicles. It affects 2011 Kia Sorento.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V258000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC089 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | April 25, 2011 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Damage to the transmission may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V258000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.