2014 Kia Sorento problems and complaints
Owners have filed 986 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Sorento. The most-reported areas: Engine (387), Structure (160), Electrical System (153).
Key takeaways
- 986 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 | 387 | 39% |
| Structure | 160 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 153 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 147 | 15% |
| Exterior Lighting | 86 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 84 | 9% |
| Power Train | 71 | 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 - 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...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-14
Took car in to get recalls fixed and they did not repair the vehicle and my car caught on fire
Power Train - filed 2026-09-08
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorrento. The contact stated that while driving, the engine suddenly seized in the middle of traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with crankshaft failure. The...
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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.