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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYKTDA12BG167830 · Checked Sep 18, 2026
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5XYKTDA12BG•••••• 2011 Kia SORENTO

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 8 for the average 2011 Kia SORENTO build.

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1353on the model
175builds in total
Most reported Power Train 1 Air Bags 1 Structure 1

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Structure May 2016
Front driver side outside door handle does not open the door when unlocked with either key or remote. Door operates from the inside and not outside. Door was working earlier same day and showed no signs of wear or break before outside door handle stopped working
Air Bags Dec 2015
After changing the battery the airbag/SRS light will not shut off. Diagnostic error code is b1346. The are a number of postings online about this with very dissatisfied customers. Kia did a similar recall under: 12V014000. Called kia and they said they wouldn't do anything
Power Train Jan 2012
The contact owns a 2011 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate from stops. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYKTDA12BG167830 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.