Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Kia Sorento has 63 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
63
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013; and equ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Car burns oil to the point it requires 1 qt/500 mile. Had oil consumption test when issue first star... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving at low speed and turning, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power accompanied b... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I have had nothing but issues with my Kia since I purchased it May 30th, 2023. It's continually stal... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I got my car fixed and I’m still having the same issue. Seems like they just turned off the lights o... |
| Jul 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving on the freeway in traffic with my 3 children returning home from a holiday weekend vac... |
| May 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Engine bearings failed at 69000 miles only .excessive metal shavings in oil filter. Oil warning ligh... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Car started overheating and was using excessive amounts of oil. When trying to run my heat the smell... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Door Locks/Hatch Lock won’t unlock 95% off the time, using fob OR interior switch. Also won’t unlock... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump/engine began failing before the engine locked up. I was driving down a country road and lo... |
| Jul 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | On 06/23/2023 i went to team Nissan located at 70 Keller st . took it in while purchasing new tires ... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURE | Had been getting “BSD” disabled messages while driving on expressway for several months, dealer insp... |
| May 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine control module when it fails vehicle will lose power and drops engine compression causing a d... |
| May 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | After a loud bang in rear of my 2014 KIA Sorento car while driving on freeway, I pulled over. It was... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the all-wheel dr... |
| Feb 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | Vehicle engine shut down while I was driving on the highway situation was very dangerous other vehic... |
| Dec 28, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine overheated with no warning, Heater failed, Coolant wouldn't go through the system, replaced t... |
| Nov 28, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine locked up while driving. It just stalled when in motion. Now the engine will not turn over. M... |
| Nov 9, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | While driving down the road, I heard a loud bang and then the car felt like the wheels were falling ... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I started experiencing miscellaneous electrical issues and occasional poor acceleration. Engine/ABS/... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I own a 2014 KIA Sorento 2.4L LX FWD. I have been experiencing a problem with my car for about two y... |