2014 Kia Sorento Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 149about this part
- Share
- 15%of 988 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 149 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 Kia Sorento, 15% of the 988 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 12 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Abs and traction control light goes on and off as I am driving. Sometimes, the speedometer moves quickly over the incorrect speeds so I have no clue what speed I am going. It's only a four year old car with 56,000 miles. Also, same vehicle has issue with the gas tank door. Cannot open using the switch inside the car. Must use the emergency pull inside a trunk compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #11120696, filed 2018-08, 56,000 miles“Well my boyfriend and I where getting the car straightened up swept out wiped down and cleaned up and drove it from one part of our yard to the other and we had to finish what we where doing before that so and hour or so later when my. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536733, filed 2023-08, 153,332 miles“Takara recall - while in the middle of driving at federal way wa, the entire engin shut off while I was middle of the road at havey traffic and the steering wheel was lock so I couldn't turn or move. And, I almost had an accident, so I took my car to dealership but, they couldn't find a problem and said come back again if same problem coming back later, but I am not feel safety to drive this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11209446, filed 2019-05, 59,777 miles“On saturday 9/28 - I happen to notice some leaking near the front of my Sorento near the right wheel ... I opened the hood and notice a leak all over that side of the car... Took the car to mechanic on 9/29 and the mechanic stated oil is mixing into antifreeze ... Went to 2 mechanics and both directed me to go to dealer as this repair should be covered under warranty since it is a serious and possibly costly defect...”
NHTSA complaint #11258820, filed 2019-09, 78,888 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 20 | 26% |
| 2024 | 7 | 16% |
| 2023 | 39 | 31% |
| 2022 | 43 | 22% |
| 2021 | 42 | 16% |
| 2020 | 37 | 26% |
| 2019 | 119 | 27% |
| 2018 | 45 | 18% |
| 2017 | 110 | 14% |
| 2016 | 178 | 14% |
| 2015 | 114 | 15% |
| 2014 | 149 | 15% |
| 2013 | 90 | 9% |
| 2012 | 84 | 10% |
| 2011 | 217 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Sorento
388 complaintsBody and structure
160 complaintsElectrical system
153 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology