Worst 2014 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
STRUCTURE:BODY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Kia Sorento.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 377 | 2 | 28 | 100,912 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 150 | — | 2 | 71,760 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 141 | 5 | 9 | 65,884 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 141 | 3 | 9 | 79,684 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 79 | — | 1 | 72,211 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 65 | 1 | 1 | 72,027 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 51 | 9 | — | 81,028 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 45 | 2 | 6 | 82,947 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 41 | 2 | 1 | 69,743 mi | |
| STEERING | 34 | 2 | 1 | 102,440 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 31 | — | — | 59,931 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 30 | 2 | 1 | 66,389 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 | — | 1 | 113,702 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 16 | — | — | 150,553 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 15 | — | — | 35,504 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 11 | 1 | — | 78,314 mi | |
| SEATS | 11 | — | 1 | 103,656 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 10 | — | 1 | 58,775 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 8 | — | — | 33,013 mi | |
| WHEELS | 8 | — | — | 48,627 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 2,050 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | 1 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 30,397 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 75,000 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 3 | — | 3 | 138,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | 37,555 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 3 | — | — | 70,667 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 180,000 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Kia Sorento
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,873,415 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
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