Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Kia Sorento has 271 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
271
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, the engine sei... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ENGINE | We do our oil changes routinely. We had one done not too long ago. We were driving to the store and ... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ENGINE | 1. The engine consumed its own oil and a rod bearing failed and destroyed the engine 2. This happene... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | ENGINE | When start up there’s a clacking sound then it goes away, while the vehicle is warm you hear the cla... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ENGINE | We financed this 2014 Kia Sorento LX AWD from a used car dealer, and there has been nothing but prob... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Crankshaft position sensors, codes P0018. Car does not get up to speed, knocking and rattling sounds... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine light was on about a week prior to taking it to the dealer for inspection. Was not time yet f... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Out of no where engine light starts flashing and had it checked code P1326 Knock Sensor Detection Sy... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle ... |
| Jul 5, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH with... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ENGINE | kia motor sized up after an oil change at a little over 80,000 miles. |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while attempting to open the doors, the... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Unknown |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that on several occasions while making left ... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the e... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH t... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Catalytic converter . Check engine light stays on |
| Jan 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Burning Oil |
| Dec 19, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v... |