2014 Kia Sorento power train problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Kia Sorento — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorrento. The contact stated that while driving, the engine suddenly seized in the middle of traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“2015 KIA Sorento v6 engine failed and seized. VIN was not included in KIA extended warranty offered for this year and engine.”
filed Aug 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fractureCampaign 13V356000 · Aug 13, 2013
Power Train problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 19 | 26% |
| 2024 Sorento | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 Sorento | 20 | 17% |
| 2022 Sorento | 64 | 34% |
| 2021 Sorento | 133 | 55% |
| 2020 Sorento | 18 | 13% |
| 2019 Sorento | 51 | 12% |
| 2018 Sorento | 9 | 4% |
| 2017 Sorento | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 Sorento | 123 | 10% |
| 2015 Sorento | 42 | 6% |
| 2013 Sorento | 69 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.