2011 Kia Sportage: Master cylinder failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Sportage report: master cylinder failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 65,000 miles.
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints for the 2011 Sportage in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11647865 (filed 03/12/2025): “The contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a re…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11615014 (filed 09/17/2024): “The contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. the contact became aware that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v101000 (engine) and 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. the local deal…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace master cylinder (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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