2014 Kia Sorento

772 serious complaints of 987, the most about engine (388) and structure (160); per car on the road, 1.6× this model's usual year. 6 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21003: engine fires. NHTSA investigation PE13025: front axle shaft failure.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jul 2025

“I have a Kia 2014. Sorento, Snow White mother-of-pearl. In the summer of 2019, I first noticed paint peeling (or what bodyshops call delamination) on the windshield frame. My paint started peeling off in a tiny spot, it looked like a tiny chip of paint the size of a piece of rice, but quickly started flakes all over the body.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the structure, Sep 2023

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the repairs related to the Oil Pressure Switch leaking for eligible vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. (WTY026, Apr 2022)
• Extended coverage Under certain severe operating conditions and over time, the engine in the vehicle may develop a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY039) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers… (WTY039, May 2024)
• Extended coverage This warranty extension addresses failures of the driver’s front airbag clock spring, as well as the diagnosis of any concerns related to the airbag warning light. Kia is extending the warranty coverage for the driver’s front airbag clock spring assembly on the 2011-2015 MY Sorento vehicles,… (TSB ELE108, Dec 2024)
• Extended coverage WTY003_OWNER: This document is the owner notification letter advising the owners of the warranty extension on the 2011-2015 My Sorento Airbag Clock Spring Assembly. (WTY003, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage This warranty extension addresses failures of the driver’s front airbag clock spring as reported by some vehicle owners, as well as the diagnosis of any concerns related to the airbag warning light. Is extending the warranty coverage for the driver’s front airbag clock spring assembly on 2011-2015… (WTY003DEALERP, Jun 2016)
• Extended coverage Kia’s system is designed to illuminate the airbag warning light when electrical resistance increases, which can be contributed to by usage patterns and environmental conditions. Is extending the warranty coverage for the driver’s front airbag clock spring assembly on the 2011-2015 my sorento… (WTY003DEALERPSM, Jun 2016)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

987 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–22 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features