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:
2 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,014 miles

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2014 Kia Sorento Owner Comments (Page 2 of 7)

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problem #108

Mar 212023

Sorento

  • miles

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

Car was traveling from Atlanta and the speed odometer on the car showed it was dropping then knock noise pull over then I made to exit and check oil Guage the sensor lights never showed when I had picked up the person house I took to said it was crank sensor and started it heard knocking sound and I call NHTSA reported incident and was giving a claim number haven't heard anything since I no its recall on engine cause I had received paperwork that it was and also saw report on news

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

problem #107

Sep 012023

Sorento

  • miles
Catalytic Converter is out and is needing replacement. Dealership offered me $600 off which I accepted, so total repair cost will be $2650 out the door. Problem is the part is on back order until "TBD". Dealership and Kia Consumer Complaints can not give an ETA on when part is supposed to come in. Apparently there is a long list of backorders in Florida and Georgia. Kia is unwilling to work with consumers to cover either a loaner car or the part. If the part was in stock, I would have no issue. Issue is Kia requires this part to be repaired, but not only do they not have in stock, they can't even give me an estimate of when I could possibly get my car back. Their resolution is to have the consumer pay for their own rental car at $45/day until further notice, or I should explore my options for a trade in. If they're doing business this way and not valuing their customer, why would I want to start over? Kia has conducted a recall on Kia Souls for the same issue on 4/15/2022, looks like they need to go ahead and recall the Sorento's as well as there are many consumers in my same situation. So sad that Kia will not work with their customers, they should have parts in stock or readily available to be shipped. And especially if there are many people on backorder, it seems like a growing problem and Kia should be prepared for the influx. As of today, 9/19/2023, Kia Consumer Complaints has stated they have escalated my part, but still can't give me an ETA or will not offer assistance for their short comings.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #106

Jul 102023

Sorento

  • 153,332 miles
Well my boyfriend and I where getting the car straightened up swept out wiped down and cleaned up and drove it from one part of our yard to the other and we had to finish what we where doing before that so and hour or so later when my. Boy friend went to go finish the car he realized there was smoke coming from the driver's side and opened the front door and the whole front driver seat was on fire so we got it put out and then we realized we needed to get the car as far away from the house as we could as soon as we got the fire out so I found a lid to it on I had to push a release button under the shifter to move it outta park and stear it away from any other houses or objects so we did that and then the lights for the heated seats on the driver's side came on again without the key that I know of being in it or nothen and it just being on fire so we u plugged to battery and called kia and a town truck

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #105

Oct 172022

Sorento

  • miles

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

I bought this 2014 kia sorento about 2 years ago from a small dealer. When I bought it there was minial peeling above my window on my hatch. When I bought my car it was already at 169,000. miles on it. In the last 6 months the paint has rapidly been peeling off on my doors and getting worse on the hatch. My car is currently at 205,866 miles. So in that time it started peeling off in 6 different areas. Over the winter when??the first spot peeled we attempted to cover it up with a car paint in a panic afraid that it was going to rust. Although we noticed that the other spots where the paint is peeling and looks to be bare metal isn't even rusting. The thing is with these spots it wasn't starting with a chip then spreading. These spots were bubbling and then breaking and falling off while on the streets and the highway. We are very confused on why the paint is bubbling up then peeling off. After that inital tear in the bubble it continues to peel from there and get worse. Im afraid to was my car because the amount of the amount of paint that will come off. We also noticed that this wasn't the first time it has happend with my car. Like i said I bought it from a small dealer and after the right spot started peeling we started to take a clsoer look and we could see that some of the spots peeling have been previously covered up and resold. I just want my paint fixed for a mistake the manufaturer made.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #104

Jan 082023

Sorento

  • miles
On January 8, 2023, my 2014 Kia Sorento burnt up. I was driving down the street when I could see smoke and smell something burning. I stopped the car and got out just in time. It exploded and totally burnt. I have a video but it will not upload.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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problem #103

May 092021

Sorento

  • miles
Pearl white paint is chipping off in large sizes for over 2 years. Just found out this is a common problem with Kia certain years and this exact paint color

- Ridgefield , CT, USA

problem #102

Apr 282023

Sorento

  • miles

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

I never received any letter from KIA about this recall. I recently found out about this recall when I entered my vehicle VIN on the NHTSA website because the ABS and stability control lights have been on since last week. I called Kia about this (North East Kia at White Plains, NY) on April 24, 2023, and reported this. They said that their system was down or something like that and that they couldn't check for any recalls for my vehicle. I told them about the report from NHTSA, they said it didn't matter because they still need to see it on their system. I pushed for an appointment with service, they gave me one for Friday, April 28, 2023, at 8:30 am. I went there on that date. Oscar (the person in charge of service) told me when I arrived that their system still was with some kind of issue and that they couldn't check my car until they see the recall on their system. So they didn't check my car. I showed him a picture with the ABS and stability control light on in my car. He said they couldn't do anything about it. He just told me that they will call me or email me when their system is back to normal. I am worried that something bad can happen to my car and KIA is not doing anything to fix this recall. Please, help with this. Thank you

- Ossining, NY, USA

problem #101

Feb 012023

Sorento

  • miles
Paint is delaminated and pealing off. Paint type Pearl Snow White. After researching online it seems this is happening to hundreds of 2014 Kia Sorentos.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #100

Feb 032023

Sorento

  • miles
Paint peeling on hood. Does not look like it came from a stone chip.

- North Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #99

Feb 012023

Sorento

  • miles
The paint (Snow White Pearl) on my Kia Sorento (2014) is peeling off of the drivers side door above window. Mileage of vehicle is 116000. Started on 2/1/23

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #98

Dec 202022

Sorento 4-cyl

  • miles

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

The Snow white pearl paint on my 2014 Kia Sorento has started de-laminating and peeling. It became noticeable on the driver's side door post, which has peeled and grown to a substantial area since I first noticed it. Smaller areas can also be identified on the back bumper, the hood, and several other panels of the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The problem has been confirmed by a certified body shop (Caliber Collision in Happy Valley Arizona). Please contact for additional details if needed. Attached photos are of the damage as of 1/30/2023. Paint condition continues to deteriorate and more photos will be available tracking the progression of the de-lamination.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #97

Jan 062023

Sorento

  • miles
The paint is peeling super bad bad it to several dealerships & Maaco and was told this is a defect and to report the problem

- Charlotte , NC, USA

problem #96

Dec 162021

Sorento

  • miles
Paint is delaminating on both passenger and driver side columns, around windshield, and hood. Paint is peeling after heavy rain and rock impact on freeway. Color:Pearl White. Inspected by autobody shop, state delaminatiom and entire car needs repainting to prevent future issues.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #95

Dec 062022

Sorento

  • miles
White pearl paint chipping off a garage kept car that was purchased new in 2014

- Freehold , NJ, USA

problem #94

Mar 012019

Sorento

  • miles
Pearl white Paint defect, paint peeling off entire vehicle.

- Nashville , TN, USA

problem #93

Sep 172022

Sorento

  • miles
It was apparent on 9/17/22 that paint on our 2014 Kia Sorento was peeling off. We thought a piece of paper flew onto the roof. It was actually sheets of paint peeling off the top, back roof. The sheets were so large they could of imparted my vision if they fell into the front or back window. We plan to contact Kia Customer service next.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #92

Aug 182022

Sorento

  • miles
I have a 2014 Kia Sorento the paint is pealing on the passenger side door close to windshield I saw where this has been a problem it needs repainting before it gets any worse which evertime I wash it now it gets bigger please check on this and see if there is anyway Kia can fix my car it only has 61,345 miles on it and this should not be happening I just bought it 3 months ago with no paint problems

- Whitmire, SC, USA

problem #91

Sep 012018

Sorento

  • miles
My 2014 KIA Sorento has paint peeling off in sheets. It started in 2017 when the car was only 4 years old. The dealership admitted that they knew it was a defect in the paint but refused to fix it because it was past the warranty date. I've heard that many other KIA owners are having the same issue, particularly with the Pearl White paint. I believe KIA should issue a recall and fix this known defect.

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #90

Aug 262022

Sorento

  • miles
Use-??s oil one quart every 1000 miles or less. 124.000 miles no smoke or leaks. Kia knows about it but no recall.

- Mocksville, NC, USA

problem #89

Oct 012021

Sorento

  • miles
The oil in my car is disappearing biweekly. I have to fill my car up with oil almost every two week or it will make a horrible grinding noise in the engine. The oil isn-??t leaking any where and I don-??t think it-??s burning because I don-??t smell it when the car is running. I took it to my dealership where I get my oil changed they said they don-??t know what the problem is and if I wanted it to be checked they were gonna charge me $700+ just to look and see why it-??s disappearing. They then proceeded to tell me to let all of the oil drain and run the car until it dies and then put oil in it before it gets towed. This is a huge safety hazard because I have done some research and people who unknowingly had the same problem, had their engine catch on fire or their car would seize on them. I travel a lot and that would be a major hazard for people around me if my car were to catch fire or seize on the highway. There are no warning labels that will pop up to notify me my oil is low the grinding noise I hear in my engine is the only thing that lets me know I need to fill my car back up with oil. The oil disappearing started in October 2021 I have gone to two different mechanics and they told me they don-??t know what is wrong unless they take apart the whole engine. I feel with as many people as I have read online about having the same issue there should be a way to know what is wrong without having to take apart the whole engine. I would opt to get a new car, but I am a college student and am currently paying on student loans so a new car is not an option right now for me.

- Jonesborough , TN, USA

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