Model Year Problem Record

Kia Sorento 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Kia Sorento: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

988Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

108Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

104Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine410 complaints

410 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V224000, 18V907000.

Vehicle Structure161 complaints

161 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System153 complaints

153 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other150 complaints

150 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting87 complaints

87 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes84 complaints

84 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V519000, 21V331000, 23V652000.

Power Train72 complaints

72 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V356000.

Air Bags51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V356000Reported August 13, 2013 - 9,345 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 9,345 vehicles across all affected models.

17V224000Reported March 31, 2017 - 618,160 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 618,160 vehicles across all affected models.

18V907000Reported December 19, 2018 - 71,653 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,653 vehicles across all affected models.

20V519000Reported August 27, 2020 - 440,370 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 440,370 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

21V331000Reported May 10, 2021 - 440,370 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 440,370 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP18003Opened August 21, 2018 - Closed May 10, 2019