2014 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
- 118
- 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 118 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 12 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 16 records
- check engine · 16 records
- light came · 10 records
- lost power · 10 records
- side road · 8 records
- engine recall · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 43 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
For about a year my car would stall when i would turn. It would happen occasionally. Sometimes it would be more frequent than others. Then last week i was driving and the engine cut off again and i had to pull over and put it in park and restart start the car again. This is very dangerous. If i were on the highway and this happened it could cause a serious accident.
ODI 10971479
Engine
On april 1st, the engine on my vehicle failed. I had it towed to midas for repair. The mechanics informed me of excessive sludge in the engine that resulting in the timing gear and timing solenoids failing. On april 7th, i learned that kia was recalling specific makes and models for engine failure through a friend. Upon investigation online, i saw several stories published about the information. Subsequently, i…
ODI 10993259
Engine
I received a manufacture recall number sc147 notice from kia. As of today 7/3/2017. I have not received a repair notice from kia for the repairs.
ODI 11002816
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
Engine
Got a letter from kia stating that they are having problems with the bearings and rods in their 2012-2014 2.4l gdi motors, they are extending the warranty to 120,000 miles. A few months later the motor slung a rod and is now trash. Towed it to sons kia in mcdonough, ga, they confirmed they were extending the warranty and knew this is a common problem. In fact there are 9 others sitting in the parking lot with blown…
ODI 10937427
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator intermittently illuminated and there was an abnormal noise progressing from the engine. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and recommended that it be taken to a dealer for servicing. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from a manufacturer recall. The contact was uncertain…
ODI 10991034
Engine
Vehicle described was purchased by us 8/10/16. Received notice from kia on 8/29/16 that engine could "fail", basically come apart. Concerned with safety of family if wife was driving down the road or in a remote area and this occurs with her and grandchildren in car. Why would this not be a recall item. Please let me know why it would not be a recall item. Trying to avoid a potentially serious accident. Told to keep…
ODI 10907331
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact stated that the engine failed. While driving, the vehicle decelerated and emitted a loud ticking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was oil sludge in the engine. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10906438
Engine
Car just stopped running while driving down the street. Engine light came on. I restarted car, drove it to a pep boys, they plugged it in to get the error code for why the engine light came on, but by that time the light had gone off so they weren't able to get the code. I took it to the kia dealership i bought it from, but the service person was dismissive. This was a year ago, but now i see that there is an…
ODI 10986065
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While driving 60 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise and the presence of smoke emitted outside and inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact lifted the hood and noticed flames near the motor. The vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road. The fire department extinguished the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was…
Fire reported
ODI 10846035
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
Engine
While driving at posted highway speed, a noise developed, seemed to come from the front of car, pulled over to check the source. Seemed to be coming from the engine, quiet at idle, more like a knocking sound when reving the engine above idle rpms. No codes or warning lights visible on dash brought to kia dealer for diagnosis.. Was told the complete engine needs to be replaced, internal engine problem. Will be…
ODI 10745174
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10672414
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Aug 5 2014 was driving home engine just stopped, which makes braking and steering very difficult. Got engine started after a few tries ,drove home without further incident. Called kia, had towed to local dealer. Dealer could not find any codes or problems. Mileage 9500. On jan 7 2015 car would not start in parking lot at work. Managed to get started, drove 500 yards and engine quit at a stop light. Restarted engine,…
ODI 10678699
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle engine would roar extremely loud. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer, who stated that they could not diagnose the failure. The contact then took the vehicle to another dealer where it was determined that the failure was caused by a block in the engine. The contact was advised that the entire engine would need to be replaced.…
ODI 10586837
Engine
On january 2014, i bought a kia sorento, 2014. On the same day i notice a strange noise on the engine. I took the car back to medina auto in caguas, puerto rico (dealer) and they said that the noise was due to the gdi motor type. I took the car several times back the dealer, with the same feedback. "the noise is due to the gdi motor type". My wife too the car back to medina auto for it first oil change and i again…
ODI 10568105
Engine
I just bought a new kia 2014 sorento. The engine roars and now i am getting a burning smell. *tr
ODI 10564396