2014 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 988 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (388), Structure (160), Electrical System (153).
Key takeaways
- 988 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 46 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 388 | 39% |
| Structure | 160 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 153 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 147 | 15% |
| Exterior Lighting | 86 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 84 | 9% |
| Power Train | 72 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 51 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 46 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 37 | 4% |
| Steering | 35 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kia Sorento SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Kia Sorento SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-05
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and the engine seized, causing a crackling sound and a fuel leak. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The veh...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-26
Driving down the road and all of a sudden the red oil pressure light appeared then the engine light appeared. The car engine power then reduced and ultimately ended up stopping, turning the car off. The car now has a loud ticking and knock coming from engine. From previous recalls i see that this is a common problem on...
Engine - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was no warning light illuminated. A local dealer was contacted, and the contact was advised to continue driving the vehicle until the engine was blown. The manufacturer was notified of the fai...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.