2014 Kia Sorento problems and recalls
Owner complaints on the 2014 Kia Sorento include 1 fatality report, 23 crashes and 45 fires across 983 filings.
983
Complaints
6
Recalls
23
Crash reports
45
Fire reports
24
Injuries
60.5
Severity index
Severity index 60.5 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 94 of 139 by severity index among 2014 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 32% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2014 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 386 | 39.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 160 | 16.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 153 | 15.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 146 | 14.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 86 | 8.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 84 | 8.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 70 | 7.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 51 | 5.2% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2019 | 116 |
| 2020 | 136 |
| 2021 | 123 |
| 2022 | 119 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 109 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 32 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (264 against 378).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V907000 | 19/12/2018 | 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 replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The h |
| 20V519000 | 27/08/2020 | 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 Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| 21V331000 | 10/05/2021 | 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 may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| 17V224000 | 31/03/2017 | 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 manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. |
| 13V356000 | 13/08/2013 | 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 equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture. |
| 23V652000 | 25/09/2023 | 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 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Con |
Other Kia Sorento model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.
- 2012sev 91.0
- 2013sev 63.0
- 2015sev 49.2
- 2016sev 46.3
- 2017sev 49.0
- 2018sev 86.1
- 2019sev 65.6
- 2020sev 158.5
- 2022sev 40.2
- 2023sev 50.0
- 2024sev 83.3
- 2025sev 60.7
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-03. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.