Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Kia Sorento has 6 recalls, 963 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
963
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
20V519000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic C...
21V331000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid m...
17V224000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine ...
13V356000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013; and equ...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Kia Sorento SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Car burns oil to the point it requires 1 qt/500 mile. Had oil consumption test when issue first star... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the engine sei... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | We do our oil changes routinely. We had one done not too long ago. We were driving to the store and ... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ENGINE | 1. The engine consumed its own oil and a rod bearing failed and destroyed the engine 2. This happene... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Re: Formal Complaint – Repeated Engine Failures and Unacceptable Service Delays Vehicle: Kia Sorento... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car having gas leak under hood. Strong gas smell comes from ac vent.its a safety hazard |
| Jan 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Paint peeled off |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | My key fob doesn’t register even while in car, my battery drains daily has to recieve jump off every... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving at low speed and turning, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power accompanied b... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | When start up there’s a clacking sound then it goes away, while the vehicle is warm you hear the cla... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE | We financed this 2014 Kia Sorento LX AWD from a used car dealer, and there has been nothing but prob... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Backup camera doesn’t work properly it gives a blank screen |
| Oct 13, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car engine started on fire while I was driving after all the recalls were fixed and new engine i... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Crankshaft position sensors, codes P0018. Car does not get up to speed, knocking and rattling sounds... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine light was on about a week prior to taking it to the dealer for inspection. Was not time yet f... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car rolled after it was put in park. Car would not start after that and gear shift locked. Engaged e... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Out of no where engine light starts flashing and had it checked code P1326 Knock Sensor Detection Sy... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | paint is falling off in large sheets could be a safety issue, been reported to the dealership, and ... |