P2110 on KIA SORENTO — Throttle Actuator A Control System - Forced Limited RPM

Q: "What does P2110 mean on a KIA SORENTO?"

"P2110 indicates: Throttle Actuator A Control System - Forced Limited RPM. This is a powertrain code. 4 KIA SORENTO owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P2110 on KIA SORENTO?"

"Based on 4 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Unknown Or Other,Engine, Power Train,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P2110 serious on my KIA SORENTO?"

"Of 4 NHTSA reports for this code on KIA SORENTO, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my KIA SORENTO shows P2110?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P2110 Means on Your KIA SORENTO

P2110 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Throttle Actuator A Control System - Forced Limited RPM. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

4 KIA SORENTO owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2012-2017. Most reports come from the 2013, 2012 model years.

Real KIA SORENTO Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"I was stopped at red light when all warning lights came on. started through intersection when car died in middle of busy intersection. had to have car towed. was told they found code p2110 limp home mode. this could be potentially very dangerous if it occured on interstate."

— 2012 KIA SORENTO owner · ENGINE · Filed 11/26/2010

"I keep getting error codes and check engine ligh i check with obd2 meter 3 different codes come up 3 times each. p0638, p2106, and and p2110. i clear them check engine light goes off and then randomly it happens again i'm not sure if this is a safety issue but i just want to be sure."

— 2013 KIA SORENTO owner · UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE · Filed 02/01/2019

"We bought the vehicle new from kia dealer with 8000 mile in march 2013 and we did all the maintenance as prescribed . v6 3.6l 4x4 after 14 months while driving approximately at 20 - 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate."

— 2013 KIA SORENTO owner · POWER TRAIN,ENGINE · Filed 06/20/2014

"1 week after purchasing my 2017 kia sorento fe awd from rochester tom kadlec kia in august 2019, i went to use my cruise control and it wouldn't set. "cruise" came on, but could not be set to my speed. issue happened around 1-2 times a week on 45 mile commute on highway."

— 2017 KIA SORENTO owner · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · Filed 12/16/2019

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'12

2

'13

1

'17

Common Causes on KIA SORENTO

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE 25%

UNKNOWN or OTHER,ENGINE 25%

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 25%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN or OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 25%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P2110 mean on a KIA SORENTO? ▾

P2110 indicates: Throttle Actuator A Control System - Forced Limited RPM. This is a powertrain code. 4 KIA SORENTO owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P2110 on KIA SORENTO? ▾

Based on 4 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Unknown Or Other,Engine, Power Train,Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P2110 serious on my KIA SORENTO? ▾

Of 4 NHTSA reports for this code on KIA SORENTO, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my KIA SORENTO shows P2110? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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