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2014 Kia Sorento (Page 1 of 4)
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2nd generation Sorento (2011-2014) has just too many engine problems at early mileage, year after year.
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2014 Kia Sorento Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)
problem #80
Sorento
My headlights continue to blow out every 2 months, no matter what kind of bulb I replace them with. Both headlights will go out, brake lights are also blowing out every 1.5 month. I brought it to my dealer: Kia of ventura, ca attention but they keep dismissing it as nothing is wrong. I have been pulled over twice so far this year for both break stop & headlights blowing out and not working during night time road travels across states. I feel this is. Very dangerous. Apparently, this isn't an isolated incident as I have come to know of 50+ Kia Sorento owners facing similar electrical safety issues. Also, ever I bought the car the mile per gallon the car is supposedly to give isn't correct, it only averages about 12-14 mpg. Please look into both of these safety issues as I drive with two under 5yrs kids and elderly mother. What is the NHTSA waiting for? multiple death fatalities before your organization takes action..do it now please. Any resulting fatalities will make you legally liable for failing to take action after soo many complaints.
- Oxnard, CA, USA
problem #79
Sorento
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the key fob and automatic locks failed to lock the doors. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to wilson auto group (4202 lakeland dr, jackson, ms 39232, (601) 914-4200) where the keyfob battery was replaced. The system was reset and diagnosed that the motherboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,000.
- Vicksburg, MS, USA
problem #78
Sorento
Sometimes the car will not start. You have to take the transmission out of park and place into neutral, then place back into park again in order for car to start. I have taken vehicle to fairfax Kia multiple times, but they say nothing is wrong. I am also able to place car in neutral without pressing on brake.
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- Manassas, VA, USA
problem #77
Sorento
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Noticed peeling and flaking of paint on roof after washing. Used non abrasive micro fiber handheld car wash mitt and turtle wax car soap. Backup camera is inoperable. Both conditions (premature flaking of paint and backup camera becoming inoperable) are known by Kia for this make/model. No resolution is available other than to repaint/repair these items at owner's expense.
- Medina, OH, USA
problem #76
Sorento
I was driving straight down a 2 lane highway at approx. 55 mph and the engine abruptly shut off. However, all electrical components still worked, including the A/C, lights, and the navigation screen. I didn't even have time to think about what I needed to do, but I was able to pull into someone's driveway, as there was no shoulder on the highway that I could pull over onto. After pulling off of the highway, I placed the vehicle in park and I turned it off. I tried to restart the vehicle and every light on the dash was illuminated, but it would not start. None of the electrical components worked now after shutting the car off. Heard a clicking sound when brakes were applied. I checked oil on dip stick and oil was fine. The vehicle had over a quarter tank of gas. No lights appeared on dash before it abruptly died. Called tow truck to come get it and take it to repair shop. Mechanic says it is showing the problem could be in the main brain of the vehicle, and I will have to have it towed to nearest Kia dealer which is 2 hours away. I just purchased this vehicle approx. 3 months ago with roughly 75K miles on it. I am the second owner with no prior accidents. I am greatly concerned about this issue with my 2014 Kia Sorento sxl, due to the fact that it could have caused an accident and someone could have been seriously injured due to the engine just abruptly dying. This needs to be recalled asap!
- West Plains, MO, USA
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problem #75
Sorento
Unfortunately while driving my vehicle on the highway it shut off abruptly.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
problem #74
Sorento
Something is draining the battery. If the car isn't driven for a few days, it will not start.
- Garrett, KY, USA
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Sorento
Every 2 days putty a quart of oil
- Deltona, FL, USA
problem #72
Sorento
While driving on the highway, my entire dashboard went out. This made it impossible for me to see how fast I was going. Turns out, when I turn my heated seats on it blows the fuse for my dashboard. This is very disappointing, because I just bought this car 6 months prior to this happening.
- Roseville, MI, USA
problem #71
Sorento
My vehicle has automatic locking doors and will lock automatically when shifting the SUV from park into reverse or drive and then will unlock once placed back in park. However recently this function stopped working altogether and the locks on the doors will no longer lock when shifting the car from park into another gear creating a safety issue. Furthermore, due to this electrical/safety issue the lock/unlock button on the door no longer works and as well due to the same issue. Nor can I lock the vehicle with the key fob. In googling this problem, I have found out thousands of other Kia owners are having the same issue and the only remedy from Kia is to replace a $1500 computer as in manufacturing they soldered a $3 relay switch onto the computer board and they will not /cannot replace the faulty relay that seems to be causing this problem. Hence this is the reason why I am reaching out to the NHTSA as I feel that this is a electrical /safety issue and the only way to lock my vehicle securely is to walk around the vehicle and lock each door individually. Please help me and the other thousand of Kia owners whom are having this problem.
- Salem, NH, USA
problem #70
Sorento
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I turned the engine off the radio and to unlock the doors were working because I had just dropped my kids off at school, went to turn the engine on the radio stop working the windows it won¿T go down stop working and the door opener button to unlock the doors stop working. The tire light keeps flashing and there is some wierd noise like vibration coming from the engine only when you start the engine and the air conditioner comes on full blast.
- Bloomington, CA, USA
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#69
Sorento
Doors just started not unlocking or locking with fob or by door panel and the back up alarm beeps non stop as soon as you put it in reverse, all sensors are clean.
- Newaygo, MI, USA
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#68
Sorento
Today I was driving to my parents house on a long straight away highway (55mph speed limit). I began passing another vehicle and as soon as I got around him my check engine light, oil light, and battery light came on. I promptly pulled over on the side of the road and shut the car off. I checked oil level, which was fine. No obvious over heating, smoke, or leaks. I decided to turn the car back on to see if the lights were still there but the car wouldn't start. It was completely dead aside from one tiny crank noise then nothing. Luckily someone stopped and we got the car started by jumping it. Went to the local parts store and my battery, starter, and alternator all checked out ok. No further lights or issues the rest of the day. Not sure what happened but I'm scared to drive it long distance now. Never had an issue with this car before this.
- Newark, AR, USA
problem #67
Sorento
My headlights continue to blow out every few weeks, no matter what kind of bulb I use. Last night while on a very dark and rainy road, both headlights went out forcing me to drive with my hazards with my children in the car. Very dangerous. Apparently, this isn't an isolated incident.
- Morrow, GA, USA
problem #66
Sorento
Car will not lock doors with lock switch in front doors and with key fob. This started in June of 2016 on and off car has been to concord Kia 2 times now in the last 4 years it would lock on and off now its all the time not working and they say they can't get it to not work, we have read that this it an issue with a lot of models and years with Kia cars, we were told it could be a body control module cost is any were from $800 to over $1000 for repairs
- Oakley, CA, USA
problem #65
Sorento
2014 Kia Sorento will not lock the doors using the key fob or the door panel. So this means I have to walk around each door and lock them by hand. This is a big safety concern when traveling through high crime areas. Once all the doors are locked I can push the lock button on my key fob to set the alarm. I have changed the battery on the key fob still the same thing. With this going on it does cause a safety of my loved ones.
- Greensboro, MD, USA
problem #64
Sorento
Power locks do not work properly. Doors do not lock and this occurs variably. This is a safety concern as doors do not lock and I have small children. Kia dealership states there are no recalls although multiple consumers report similar issues.
- Jenks, OK, USA
problem #63
Sorento
I have two major safety hazards going on with my vehicle that I fear for the safety of my 4 children and wife when we're driving on the highway, and other fast roads. The first issue is the electrical. It first started back around 40,000 miles when I took my Kia to a Kia dealership in naperville, il and they told me both low beams were out, so they replace them. Ever since, I've been replacing these bulbs every 3-6 months because they keep blowing out while driving and it's against the law to use high beams, so I'm driving in pitch black. Now, just 3months ago, both of my brake lights go out, at the same time. Three years ago my back up camera stopped working, and hasn't worked since. At 57K miles my engine was recalled for engine failures, ad within the last 6 months I've experienced stalling, stuttering, knocking while driving on high ways, at red lights, in traffic. Furthermore, in September 27, 2019 my engine oil was completely undetectable on the dip stick when I took it in for a routine oil change at 99,664 miles. Also, back at 64,977 miles during routine service, it was low. With these concerns, I took my Kia in today to the gerald Kia North Aurora, il, they ran diagnostics and said everything was perfect. They said they cannot explain why my bulbs keep burning out. The tech manager also stated that the stalling and knocking in my engine is because my engine had no oil in it. He checked for leaks, and didn't find any leaks. My last oil change at a jiffy lube, they told me the same thing at 99,664 miles, it was almost dry. At todays service, mileage is 102,554. That means 5 quarts of oil burned up in 2,890 miles or most likely way sooner because after 1.5 months of the oil change I started experienced stalling, knocking, stuttering in the engine, so that must have been at only 1000-1500 miles. I put in a claim with Kia Consumer Affairs, but I'm not satisfied.
- Yorkville, IL, USA
problem #62
Sorento
Door locks only lock and unlock occasionly. Batteries replaced in fobs still not operating properly. Read that slot of people have or had the same issue. Doors would typically lock when you drive. Use to not anymore. Had car in for recall on engine this year.
- Centuria, WI, USA
problem #61
Sorento
Engine seized with no warning. Complete engine failure. We have maintained the vehicle and have had no prior issues. The engine seized at 90,000 miles driving down the road. The check engine light never came on. We have the 100,000 mile warranty and Kia has not covered the repairs to the engine. We were advised we need a new engine.
- Kennesaw, GA, USA
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2014 Kia Sorento
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2nd generation Sorento (2011-2014) has just too many engine problems at early mileage, year after year.
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- 41,850 miles
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2014 Kia Sorento Owner Comments
problem #5
Sorento LX 3.3L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 55,526 miles
The central lock of the front-right door is failing to close, therefore the car is not locking the door. Manual look is not possible too, the lock is stuck on open.
- mazin, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
problem #4
Sorento LX
- Automatic transmission
- 39,000 miles
The driver's door unlocks with the key fob and that's the only one. All other doors must be unlocked by hand, meaning even the unlock switch on the drivers and passengers doors don't work. You can hear something actuating, but the doors won't unlock.
Once I have driven for 10-20 minutes the problem goes away. I was able to go by service center one day while the issue was still present, but the Southern KIA (VB, VA) service dept wouldn’t take a minute out of their time to verify the problem. Now that they have time to see my vehicle, they said they could not find any problems and their computer says everything is running fine. Their recommendation was to change the battery in the key fob; which I have already tried.
- Steven C., Virginia Beach, US
problem #3
Sorento LX
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
This is a known problem with many Kia models. The dealer told my wife it was just the key fob battery was weak. What a crock! Of course she never told me about the problem or the dealers BS excuse until after the 36K mile warranty was expired. The driver's door unlocks with the Key fob and that's the only one. All other doors must be unlocked by hand, meaning even the unlock switch on the drivers and passengers doors don't work. You can hear something actuating, but the doors won't unlock. While they won't unlock, they will lock via the fob or the switch. Kia is happy to sell you a car but they won't support you after the sale. Their dealers all seem prety damn shady.
- Erin B., Toledo, OH, US
problem #2
Sorento LX 2.4L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 63,500 miles
Just purchased the vehicle in Dec. 2015 and had 3 days and the locks stopped working...neither the door lock or key fob will lock the doors...I have to manually lock the doors, then the security will set from key fob...Took to dealer where I was informed there is no recall and I would have to pay the diagnostic fee to even find out if it's fixable...caught in catch 22 cause having to manually lock doors is a pain in but so here I sit waiting to find out how much this may cost.....This will determine whether we ever purchase another KIA in the future or recommend anyone to buy a KIA.....
Update from Jan 15, 2016: Extremely disappointed in KIA come to findout its the body control module...Was told that if I fixed it then it would cost over $800.00... This vehicle is only a year and half old and they will not replace because I am not the original owner...UMMMMM what does that have to do with it this is part of the computer system not a mechanical piece that could be abused.....I will probably never own or recommend a KIA after this ordeal...
- Joseph A., Axis, AL, US
problem #1
Sorento LX 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 21,000 miles
On the 10th of Dec. I went to the store and couldn't lock my car with the key fob. I opened the driver's door and pushed the door lock but it didn't work. I had to walk around the car and manually lock each door! Glad it wasn't raining! When I came out of the store my key fob opened the doors but the 'lock' still didn't work.
It's very scary to be driving at night knowing your doors are unlocked - unless you walk around the car and lock each one!
Drove to the KIA dealer, where I bought the car and, as if a miracle, the door locks worked there!
They worked for almost a week then went out again! This is my 5th KIA, all bought new. Since 2001 I've had 3 RIOS's (2001 - 2004 & 2007, 1 SPORTAGE-2007 and this 2014 SORENTO and I have never had a problem with any of them - - - until now!
After the Christmas holidays are over I'll take it back to KIA and hoe they can find the problem, which my son thinks it's simply a small electrical module. But KIA can't find it if it's working when I get there! FRUSTRATING!
Update from Jan 5, 2016: I have found that the auto locks work when the car is driven far enough for the temp. to come up to normal range, which still doesn't help because, by the time I've driven to the KIA dealer, the car has warmed up and the locks work so they look at me like I'm crazy! They say the computer can't tell them what's wrong when there's nothing wrong! THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG!
- dwimer, Hemet, CA, US