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2014 Kia Sorento Electrical system Problems

Complaints
153about this part
Share
15%of 988 total for the year
Median mileage
66,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 153 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Kia Sorento, 15% of the 988 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 9 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Abs, traction, and tire warning lights all come on at same time, the tire warning light blinks for a minute or so. I checked for low pressure in tires and it was not the problem vehicle seems to function fine no traction issues no ABS issues that I can see or feel in driving, saw the recall for the awd but mine is fwd.”

NHTSA complaint #11405689, filed 2021-03, 66,380 miles

“In the last two years I have replaced every bulb in my car and multiple fuses and for some reason there is still a short in my fuse panel so my brake lights constantly pop the fuse. It is cost me a lot of money and we still have not found out where the short is in the electrical system but my brake lights constantly blow a fuse and bulbs”

NHTSA complaint #11271807, filed 2019-10, 137,000 miles

“Engine seized with no warning. Complete engine failure. We have maintained the vehicle and have had no prior issues. The engine seized at 90,000 miles driving down the road. The check engine light never came on. We have the 100,000 mile warranty and Kia has not covered the repairs to the engine. We were advised we need a new engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11290234, filed 2019-12, 90,000 miles

“Sometimes the car will not start. You have to take the transmission out of park and place into neutral, then place back into park again in order for car to start. I have taken vehicle to fairfax Kia multiple times, but they say nothing is wrong. I am also able to place car in neutral without pressing on brake.”

NHTSA complaint #11349796, filed 2020-08, 90,000 miles

“While driving on the highway, my entire dashboard went out. This made it impossible for me to see how fast I was going. Turns out, when I turn my heated seats on it blows the fuse for my dashboard. This is very disappointing, because I just bought this car 6 months prior to this happening.”

NHTSA complaint #11317623, filed 2020-03, 90,660 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
20252229%
20241125%
20233830%
20223116%
20214718%
20202014%
20196816%
20183012%
20179712%
20161078%
2015588%
201415315%
201311612%
201212714%
201124616%
20091425%
20083215%
20072114%
20065322%
20054916%
20042813%
20032910%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Sorento

Engine
388 complaintsBody and structure
160 complaintsOther or unknown
149 complaintsExterior lighting
86 complaintsBrakes
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia Sorento

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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