2014 Kia Sorento Electrical System Problems
- 66
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 66 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 11 records
- stopped working · 6 records
- check engine · 4 records
- side road · 4 records
- door locks · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Sc147. Why wasn't all the 2014 kia sorentos included in this recall. My vehicle stalled out on me today doing the same thing that this recall was for. Reported it to kia and they won't do anything. My vehicle was going 55 when it lost acceleration and no power steering and the lights flashing on the dashboard with all of the warning lights on. Coasted into a parking lot, thank god no other traffic was around.
ODI 11103863
Electrical System · Power Train · Seats
Controls on steering wheel for radio, and speed control and hands free phone features stopped working correctly you press the phone button and volume goes up or down hit mute and voice command goes on dials numbers at random startling you gives strange burning smell from steering wheel . The power seat button on drivers side work on and off has been bought to dealer for problems and the say the fixes wires for seat…
ODI 11141138
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The headlights and tail lights continuously blow the bulbs and the brake light housing looks to be brown like it overheated on the drivers side. Also the steering wheel controls have a mind of there own, you push say the volume down key and the voice recognition comes on none of the buttons on the driver side seem to do what they are supposed to do on the steering wheel
ODI 11099551
Electrical System
While driving down an interstate highway at approximately 5:00pm on 4/26/18 the car died. First the steering locked up; all dashboard lights came on, stereo system went out and soon could not gas/brake appropriately. Was able to get to side of road and have car towed to dealer.
ODI 11094154
Electrical System
I was driving down the interstate as i heard a loud pop so pulled over on the side of the road thinking it was my tires, as i looked at all the tires i didn't see anything so i got back in. Soon as i got back in the vehicle i smelled something so i turned the car off and got out. The minute i got out of the car it engulfed in flames.. The fire report showed it was due to an electrical issue , and the entire car…
Fire reported
ODI 11090119
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My front headlights keep going out. I've owned this vehicle for 3 years. It was purchased new. This is the 3rd time i've had this problem with this vehicle. I always drive with my headlights on, regardless if it's daytime or night. Sometimes the lights will function properly and other times the headlight(s) won't. I'd on occasion pop open the hood and using a closed fist, hit the top of the assembly and the light…
ODI 11083800
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Air bag light on, headlights will turn off when in auto mode when i use left turn signal steering wheel controls not working or work improperly ie volume control will change radio station or advance track on media back up camera will black out while still in reverse
ODI 11085095
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There appears to be an electrical issue that kia won't own up to. The battery is constantly dying after being checked and is good. Lights constantly go out i have replaced break lights headlights and taillights several times in last year. The airbag passenger side airbag does not go off. The steering panel does not control all functions. I am concerned this will lead to further difficulties with this vehicle.
ODI 11056224
Electrical System
The doors will not unlock when i press the key fob, i've tried both key fobs and they have new batteries. Only the drivers door is unlocking all times.
ODI 11053633
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
In the past 3-4 months i have replaced my battery twice the 1st time i had my truck about 2.5yrs so i didn't think much of it but i had the same problem after replacing battery within 3-4 months battery would die i would get a boost after a few days same thing happen again. Electrical system seems out of wack when i use left turn signal my headlights will go off until i turn the turn signal off, also my steering…
ODI 11046660
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I had this car for one year and i have replay the lights 7 seven times and no one can tell me why. When i'm driving at night i have to use my high beams in order to see someone needs to do something asap. I fear for my life and my kids everyday when we get in this unsafe car. The lights on but the road looks dark at night all the time it's been going on for a year now. Please help me my cell [xxx] and my email…
ODI 11153958
Electrical System
I purchased a 2014 kia sorento lx brand new from the dealer. I have maintained all necessary work and mostly done at authorized dealers. In may 2017 while driving home my instrument panel went out. Unable to see speed, safety warning lights, gas etc... I took it to two different kia service locations to trace problem. They found a wire shorted to ground on the trailer hitch wiring which came with vehicle. They cut…
ODI 11033520
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle frequently will not start and a message pops up saying: " battery discharge warning" "please use the system when the ignition is on". It takes anywhere between 10-20 minutes before the car finally starts. Kia said they didn't know what it was, but it has happened again today.
ODI 11019189
Electrical System
When you put the key in the ignition to start the car,it has power but will not start you have to keep on turning the switc until it ingages or put you foot on the brake while the ignition switch is on and take it out of park and put it in gear then put it back in park and it will crank.this is always when you first crank it .it is always sitting still.
ODI 11020260
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My rearview camera works when it wants to. (it doesnt work more than it actually works). The controls on the steering wheel are scrambled ex. I pree the volume up or down, and the voice command activates, i can't even mute through the buttons etc. The electrical problem also causes the tail lights to work/not work and constantly have to change the bulbs because of the burnout. I've been pulled over several times for…
ODI 11228760
Air Bags · Electrical System
My 2014 kia sorento airbag warning light came on without being involved in any sort of accident. After that the controls on the steering wheel also started malfunctioning. This seems to be a common complaint of kia owners.
ODI 11004630
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving on the highway and when i came to a point where i slowed all the way down my engine froze. Luckily it restarted but as soon as it did there was this terrible sound like a big rock was flying around in my engine. Also no check engine lights came on so there was no warning. Also the a/c stopped working about 1 yr ago. I had freon put in and it stop working about 6 months ago.
ODI 10991931
Electrical System · Hatchback/Liftgate
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. On several occasions, the key fob failed to properly operate the hatch and would open or close independently without warning. On one occasion, the contact had to manually open the hatch and the hatch independently closed. The contact sustained a head injury due to the failure. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10986388
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact stated that the engine seized while driving 80 mph. The vehicle was towed to a dealer (the kia store, 5325 preston hwy, louisville, ky 40213, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
ODI 11013620
Electrical System · Engine · Wheels
I received a recall letter #17v224 on my kia. I recently took it back to the kia dealship i leased it from and service department ran a test on it and changed the oil which was changed in april. I was advise i need to buy a cabin air filter of $60.00. Which i can't afford because i'm on short term on my job.i have complain about rattle noise from the engine and sounds from the bearing or axle. I lately been having…
ODI 11005901
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Airbag safety indicator light remains on with passenger sitting on the seat: at 80,000 miles i started having problems with my passenger airbag safety indicator light. When the seat is occupied, the warning airbag light, comes on and remains on. I contacted kia and was told it was no longer under warranty. This happened at first for a long period of time, and now it appears to be happening intermittently. Short in…
ODI 11010941
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving 70 mph down highway when car shutdown and sterling locked, unable to control vehicle. Come to find out next few days it was the accelator that caused it. I had no control and almost got killed by a 18 wheeler driving in next lane.
Crash reported
ODI 10874211
Electrical System
The vehicle was in motion. Random blind spot blinking or sound when making a right turn. Repeated visits to stevenson kia. Showed video of problem. Technician observed problem case #t3038955. Dealer says they can,t do anything to solve problem. Safety hazard when monitor sounds or blinks when there is no obstruction
ODI 10891994
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
I have two major safety hazards going on with my vehicle that i fear for the safety of my 4 children and wife when we're driving on the highway, and other fast roads. The first issue is the electrical. It first started back around 40,000 miles when i took my kia to a kia dealership in naperville, il and they told me both low beams were out, so they replace them. Ever since, i've been replacing these bulbs every 3-6…
ODI 11296781
Electrical System
Passenger door locks do not unlock. They do not unlock with key fob, they also do not unlock using the unlock button on the drivers door. Even pulling the handle to open from the inside does not work, they have to each be individually manually unlocked, which mean i have to crawle in through the drivers door across to unlock front passenger door and then into the back to unlock those doors to let my 3 kids in. If we…
ODI 11062367