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2014 Kia Sorento Engine Problems

Complaints
388about this part
Share
39%of 988 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 388 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Kia Sorento, 39% of the 988 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 29 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“I'm still having problems with the engine after replacing it. Have had 1 fender bender, which cost me a lot of money. When it was replaced, I don't believe Kia paid for towing or car rental nor fix the other recall with the brakes. I also get a shock nearly every time I get out of the vehicle. Now facing the problem again after the engine replaced will now be the 3rd time my car needs repair due to engine. HELP!!!”

NHTSA complaint #11506335, filed 2023-02, 105,623 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

“The issue is the engine it's burning the oil and one of the recall that this vehicle has been a knocking sound in the engine and thats the problem that I'm having. The problem occurred in the road when I smelled the burning oil. Now my mechanics says that I have to replace a engine that only is 6 yrs old”

NHTSA complaint #11302547, filed 2020-01, 144,000 miles

“While sitting in our 2014 Kia Sorento lx awd, 2.4l 4cyclider gdi; the car was idling in our driveway when he noticed flames coming from under the hood of the car. He was bearly able to get out of the car before it was totally engulfed in flames and consequently burned till there was nothing left but the frame.”

NHTSA complaint #11164332, filed 2019-01, 92,500 miles

“Engine started knocking while driving it. I had it towed to the dealership where they said the bearing in the engine were shot. All other makes and models are under recall for this exact smae reason. I've noted others from the internet are having the same issues as mentioned above in the 3.3 l. Engine”

NHTSA complaint #11191028, filed 2019-03, 102,000 miles

Related recalls

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
20251925%
2024512%
20233226%
20225227%
20216827%
20206748%
201915937%
201810742%
201738748%
201669655%
201536348%
201438839%
201349851%
201246152%
201128419%
200947%
20083516%
200775%
20066728%
20056321%
20044621%
20034314%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Sorento

Body and structure
160 complaintsElectrical system
153 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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