CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2nd generation Sorento (2011-2014) has just too many engine problems at early mileage, year after year.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,961 miles

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2014 Kia Sorento lights problems

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2014 Kia Sorento Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #19

Aug 292018

Sorento

  • 142,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 2014 LX with nothing special other than heated front seats. Regular ignition, 6cyl with almost 148K miles. Issue 1- at approx 100K my dash started lighting up with ABS, E-brake, trac, and tps lights. Ebrake and tps were intermittent and only came on after it rained it seemed. After plugging it up and getting no codes I took it to the dealer June 2017 and they informed me it was no big deal but it was part of a recall for a sensor. However, Kia had not provided them with the necessary tools to fix it. It's now August 2018 and I am still waiting. Issue 2- at approx 130K miles my steering controls for bluetooth and radio stopped working. The radio itself works, but when attempting to seek or adjust volume with steering controls the voice command pops up. Issue 3- at approx 145K cruise control stopped working. I can turn it on and set speed, but in less than a mile it disengages. I have found if I turn off the eco it works as it should. Issue 4 I found today. After getting a message from a random stranger through my advertised business on the back window I was informed that I have no brake lights except for the one on top (third). I just replaced them in July after a random stranger told me that they were out. When I got the message (after making my 60 mile commute to work) I grabbed a coworker to come out and troubleshoot with me. We checked fuses and they are fine. Third light works, tail lights work, turn signals and backup lights work. We took apart the tail light assembly and pulled the bulbs to check them and the bulbs are still intact (filament still completely intact) but the bulbs are charred black and the harness socket appears to have gotten extremely hot. Also the bottom of the bulb is glossy like it melted.

- Daphne, AL, USA

problem #18

Oct 152018

Sorento

  • miles
Engine recall my vehicle is in the dealership for the engine recall I also had to have the steering wheel replaced 2 times due to wiring or button malfunctions. Along with the usb port on the stereo. The issue happened again after the warranty coverage ended for that part and they refuse to fix it again after warranty even though it has been a known issue. The usb port comes loose constantly and will not work- they want me to buy a whole new radio to correct this. The volume button on the steering wheel has had issues in the past and now no longer works... again they want me to get a new steering wheel to correct this...

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #17

Oct 292018

Sorento

  • 72,250 miles
Noticed tonight driving in the dark that my low beam headlights were not working. The little small led lights above the lights work and my high beams work also.I find it hard that both low beams would burn out at the same time. All three green light indicators on my dash show that my lights are on or working along with my lower fog lights.

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

problem #16

Oct 252018

Sorento

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Have had taillight bulbs replaced on several occasions. As soon as one is replaced, another blows. Some type of electrical problem. Also, headlights are not adjusted downward. Have had adjusted by dealership, but still cannot see at night! headlamps do not light road ahead of the vehicle.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #15

Aug 012018

Sorento

  • 5 miles
Low beam head lights go off automatically. Have to turn the head lights back off and back on before they work again. Only happens in the beginning of the drive. I bought new head lights did not fix the problem.

- Pine Bluff, AR, USA

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problem #14

Jun 042018

Sorento

  • miles
The headlights and tail lights continuously blow the bulbs and the brake light housing looks to be brown like it overheated on the drivers side. Also the steering wheel controls have a mind of there own, you push say the volume down key and the voice recognition comes on none of the buttons on the driver side seem to do what they are supposed to do on the steering wheel

- Williamson, GA, USA

problem #13

May 252018

Sorento

  • 40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlight lo beam quits functioning even though bulb is good. Removing and reinstalling sometimes starts it again. Sometimes just bumping it makes it work. Currently I can not get it to work again and the bulb looks good. Began 5/25/2018

- Marco Island, FL, USA

problem #12

May 022018

Sorento

  • 80,000 miles
Both reverse light assemblies have been melted by the backup lamps causing a potential fire hazard.

- Dadeville, AL, USA

problem #11

Dec 302017

Sorento

  • 0 miles
Air bag light on, headlights will turn off when in auto mode when I use left turn signal steering wheel controls not working or work improperly ie volume control will change radio station or advance track on media back up camera will black out while still in reverse

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #10

Apr 062018

Sorento

  • 77,000 miles
My front headlights keep going out. I've owned this vehicle for 3 years. It was purchased new. This is the 3rd time I've had this problem with this vehicle. I always drive with my headlights on, regardless if it's daytime or night. Sometimes the lights will function properly and other times the headlight(s) won't. I'd on occasion pop open the hood and using a closed fist, hit the top of the assembly and the light would go on.......now it will not go on no matter what I do. Like I mentioned earlier, this is the 3rd time this has happened. The first 2 times I had the dealership that I purchased the vehicle at repair the problem at my cost. Now I read blog pages that this is a common problem for several Kia models but no safety recall has ever been issued. How can having no working headlights not be a safety issue. ??

- Danvers, MA, USA

problem #9

Mar 202018

Sorento

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Lights keep going out. Seems every couple of months either headlights rear lights or break lights need to be replaced.

- Dracut, MA, USA

problem #8

Dec 232017

Sorento

  • 82,500 miles
There appears to be an electrical issue that Kia won't own up to. The battery is constantly dying after being checked and is good. Lights constantly go out I have replaced break lights headlights and taillights several times in last year. The airbag passenger side airbag does not go off. The steering panel does not control all functions. I am concerned this will lead to further difficulties with this vehicle.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #7

Nov 112017

Sorento

  • 60,000 miles
In the past 3-4 months I have replaced my battery twice the 1st time I had my truck about 2.5yrs so I didn't think much of it but I had the same problem after replacing battery within 3-4 months battery would die I would get a boost after a few days same thing happen again. Electrical system seems out of wack when I use left turn signal my headlights will go off until I turn the turn signal off, also my steering wheel controls will not operate the right feature ie I would hit mute but it will not mute but act as if it is the volume down control air bag light for passenger would come on even if no one was in the seat

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #6

Jun 302017

Sorento

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. While the contact's son was driving, the vehicle started to make a knocking noise. The contact's son noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. On several occasions, the headlights and tail lights failed without warning. The contact stated that he previously replaced the lights several times, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a Kia and Hyundai dealer at 601-914-4200 where it was diagnosed that the engine had burned oil and needed to be replaced. The headlight and tail light failures could not be duplicated and would be repaired at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 12391217. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 70,000.

- N Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #5

Jul 032017

Sorento

  • 130,000 miles
I just purchased this vehicle and the headlights are either very dim or have bad display. I can't really see anything at night and drive with my high beams on and even those are all that bright. I was figuring there has to be a recall of some kind, apparently not.

- Sun Prairie, WI, USA

problem #4

Mar 042016

Sorento

  • 65,000 miles
Headlights (low beams) will blow out when driving at least once a month. Very unsafe while driving. This has been an on going problem with this vehicle.

- Greenbackville, VA, USA

problem #3

Sep 042015

Sorento

  • 25,000 miles
The headlamps are frequently going out and require to be replaced. I live in a state where headlamps are required in rain (so many times I am in violation) and the roads are not well lit at night. Even when the headlamps are working properly, they are inadequate.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #2

Aug 142014

Sorento 6-cyl

  • 3,500 miles
The specs for the adjustment of hid lights are requiring the lights be set too low (not shining far enough) the road in front of the vehicle is illuminated for a few yards only, and the high beam light shines only as far as the low beam of me previous vehicles. This is very dangerous if one drives on a freeway at the allowed speeds (in some states this is 80 M/H). In my incident I was driving on I 80 in Nebraska at about 12 am and did not see a chunk of truck tire laying on the roadway. I drove over the piece which subsequently was propelled under my vehicle and destroyed the protective plastic shield for the brake lines and tore off the fumes canister of the gas tank. Both could have ended up in a rather dangerous condition, and one has to ask, is a plastic shield the proper protection for these components? this would not have happened if the headlights would have illuminated enough of the road in front of the car which in turn would have allowed for an evasive maneuver.

- Hudson, WI, USA

problem #1

Mar 052014

Sorento

  • 150 miles
Cannot read or extremely difficult to read the speedometer in daylight most of the time. Worse on brighter days. Must take eyes off road for several seconds to find needle to determine speed. Illumination is fine at night or in very shaded areas (ie garage). Seems as if instrument illumination reduces based on amount of interior light, even with illumination dial on max. Not wearing sun glasses and have tried multiple combinations of headlight/dtrl in an effort to find a workable solution. Dealer service says "working as designed". this is a major safety flaw as one cannot readily determine their speed without taking their eyes off road for too long a period of time. In its current state this car is unsafe to drive.

- Newark,, DE, USA

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