2014 Kia Sorento
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 987 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 23 Sorento model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 23 involved a crash and 46 involved a fire. 24 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideSep 25, 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Campaign 23V652000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideMay 10, 2021
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideAug 27, 2020
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
Campaign 20V519000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsDec 19, 2018
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
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Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 31, 2017
Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
Campaign 17V224000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftAug 13, 2013
Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 . Kia's recall number is SC099.
Campaign 13V356000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
987 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Oct 9, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SORENTO. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE ENGINE REVVED WHEN THE CONTACT LIGHTLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A STEEL POST. THE FRONT PASSENGER HAD TO HELP THE CONTACT SHIFT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO A FIELD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PRESS THE IGNITION START BUTTON IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR ANKLE INJURIES, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURED ELECTRICAL CORD THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE ACCELERATOR, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE CODES DID NOT ILLUSTRATE THAT THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,900. UPDATED 12/01/14*LJ *AS
Power train, Aug 22, 2014
THERE HAS BEEN A VERY HARD JERK FORWARD AFTER A STOP (OR STOP AND TURN I. E. AT STOP SIGN) WHEN I START TO ACCELERATE GENTLY. THIS JERK HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED AFTER A STOP WITHIN 75 - 150 FEET. THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN AROUND 10- 15 MPH. JERK FORWARD SEEMS TO BE A SLAM FORWARD OF DRIVE SHAFT AFTER JUST STARTING TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS OCCURRED ABOUT THREE TIMES A MONTH AND USUALLY AFTER CAR HAS RUN ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. I AM NOT A MECHANIC BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE POWER TRAIN ISSUE WITH DRIVE SHAFT, BRAKES AND/ OR TRANSMISSION INVOLVED. I WILL RESEARCH FURTHER WITH DEALER AS TIME PERMITS - THEY HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT DID NOT SAY FOR SURE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS OF YET (WANT LONGER EVALUATION TO DRIVE VEHICLE THEMSELVES). *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 20, 2014
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. *TR
Visibility, Jul 23, 2014
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON FREEWAY WHEN SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED, CAUSING A HUGE HOLE & GLASS TO RAIN DOWN INTO CAR. NO ROCK OR ROADWAY DEBRIS WAS OBSERVED TO BE A FACTOR. *TR
Air bags, Jul 21, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN SHE BECAME INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT CRASH WITH A DUMP TRUCK THAT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000...UPDATED 07-08-15 *BF UPDATED 08/24/2017*CT
Seat belts, Jul 3, 2014
I HAVE 2 CONVERTIBLE CAR SEATS IN THE BACK SEAT OF MY SORENTO. ONE CAR SEAT IS BEHIND THE DRIVER AND ONE BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT, BOTH ARE REAR FACING. THEY ARE SECURED USING THE SEAT BELTS, NOT LATCH, DUE TO WEIGHT LIMITS PER THE CAR SEAT MANUAL. THE SEATBELTS SECURING THE CAR SEATS HAVE BEEN RELEASING ON THEIR OWN WHILE DRIVING, BOTH WHILE MY CHILDREN WERE IN THEIR CAR SEATS AND WITHOUT MY CHILDREN. MOST RECENTLY, I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STOP AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN I HEARD ONE OF THE CAR SEATS SLIDING ON THE SEAT OF THE CAR. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BACK IN. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES BEHIND THE PASSENGER AND 2 TIMES BEHIND THE DRIVER IN THE PAST MONTH- MONTH AND A HALF. THE CAR SEATS HAVE BEEN IN ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I CALLED KIA 2 TIMES AND TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAD A TECHNICIAN BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT AND PULL ON IT. THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND SENT US ON OUR WAY. KIA THEN TOLD ME THAT THERE IS REALLY NOTHING THEY CAN DO EITHER IF THEY CANNOT SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING. I VOICED MY CONCERN ABOUT GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THIS HAPPENS, WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MY CHILDREN? THE CAR SEAT ITSELF IS ONLY SAFE IF PROPERLY SECURED IN THE CAR. KIA DID NOT SOUND VERY CONCERNED AND TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLICATE THIS IN FRONT OF A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERSHIP. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY WHILE I AM DRIVING. I FIND THIS TO BE A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH HOW KIA IS HANDLING IT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 23, 2014
TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO MAKE LEFT TURN, GAS PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO RESPONSE FOR 4 SECONDS THEN TOOK OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN THE WEEK I STARTED KEEPING A LOG. IT HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEED EITHER TRYING TO ACCELERATE STRAIGHT RN. TUOR STARTING A LEFT. *TR
Visibility, Jun 14, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE FRONT PORTION OF OUR 2014 KIA SORENTO SUNROOF JUST EXPLODED, IT SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN WENT OF IN THE CAR, LUCKILY WE HAD THE INTERIOR SUN SHADE CLOSED WHICH KEPT THE GLASS FROM COMING INSIDE...UPDATED 07/01/14 *BF THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/03/14 UPDATED 1/12/2014*JS
Electrical system, May 25, 2014
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. CAN NOT SEE THE SPEEDO WHEN DRIVING IN DAYLIGHT OR BRIGHTLY LITE AREAS. *TR
Electrical system, May 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WAS VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.
Engine, May 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE WOULD ROAR EXTREMELY LOUD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A BLOCK IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Apr 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Tires, Apr 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SEDONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE FACTORY SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR WOULD NOT OPERATE WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6000.
Visibility, Structure, Apr 13, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER CARS NEAR, THE GLASS SUNROOF ABOVE THE DRIVERS HEAD EXPLODED LEAVING A BOWLING BALL SIZED HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GLASS TOP. NOTHING HIT THE TOP, IT EXPLODED OUTWARD WITH FORCE....UPDATED 04-30-14 *BF UPDATED 10/1/2014 *JS
Structure, Tires, Wheels, Seats, Apr 9, 2014
2014 KIA SORRENTO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE DRIVER SEAT, ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VERY LARGE SEATS WERE A PROBLEM FOR HER, AS THEY WERE HARD TO ADJUST. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IN THE MOST FORWARD AND HIGHEST SEAT POSITION, WAS SO GREAT, SHE WAS ONLY ABLE TO ENGAGE THE PEDALS WITH HER TOES. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE COULD BARELY SEE THE HOOD AND COULDN'T SEE OR DISTANCE THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THEREFORE, SHE WAS FORCED TO USE BOTH A MANUFACTURER'S VEHICLE SEAT CUSHION AND A THICK CHAIR CUSHION UNDERNEATH THAT, TO BE ABLE TO RAISE HER BODY UP AND CLOSER TO THE DASH. ALSO, THERE WAS AND CONTINUES TO BE A SUBTLE, CHIRPING, RHYTHMIC SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE OR WHEEL WELL. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED HE DID NOT HEAR A NOISE. THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE TIRES HAD NO TRACTION, AS THEY DID NOT GRIP THE ROAD PROPERLY. SHE WAS INFORMED THE TIRES WERE INFERIOR, SO SHE WAS FORCED TO PURCHASE 4 NEW WINTER TIRES AT A COST OF $ 657.18. *JB UPDATED 04/21/14. *JB
Electrical system, Apr 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NUMBERS ON THE SPEEDOMETER WERE TO SMALL TO READ. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO STANDARDS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Visibility, Mar 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, BOTH SIDE MIRRORS INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 11, 2014
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.
Engine, Mar 10, 2014
ON JANUARY 2014, I BOUGHT A KIA SORENTO, 2014. ON THE SAME DAY I NOTICE A STRANGE NOISE ON THE ENGINE. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO MEDINA AUTO IN CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO (DEALER) AND THEY SAID THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE GDI MOTOR TYPE. I TOOK THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BACK THE DEALER, WITH THE SAME FEEDBACK. "THE NOISE IS DUE TO THE GDI MOTOR TYPE". MY WIFE TOO THE CAR BACK TO MEDINA AUTO FOR IT FIRST OIL CHANGE AND I AGAIN ASK TO CHECK THE STRANGE NOISE ON THE ENGINE... THEY IMMEDIATELY SAID TO HER THAT THE NOISE WAS BECAUSE THE ENGINE TYPE (GDI). THEY CALL MY WIFE TO PICK THE CAR AS IT WAS READY. I WENT WITH MY WIFE TO THE DEALER TO PICKUP THE CAR, BECAUSE THAT NOISE WAS NOT RIGHT. WHEN I GET TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. THE NOISE IS DUE TO THE GDI ENGINE TYPE. I REQUEST THAT BEFORE I TURN THE CAR ON, A MECH TECHNICIAN BE WITH ME AND THAT HE PERSONALLY CONFIRM THAT THE NOISE WAS THE GDI. WELL THIS TIME THEY FOUND THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS BAD AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED... IF IT WASN'T FOR ME, THAT I PUSH THEM TO RE-INSPECT THE NOISE, MY WIFE COULD IT BE DRIVING THE CAR AND I WONDERING WHAT COULD IT HAPPEN TO HER.. AFTER REQUESTING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT WITH A NEW CAR AND SINCE I NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES MEDINA AUTO OF THE NOISE, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE CAR WITH A NEW UNIT AND ONLY OFFERS TO FIX THE ENGINE. I AM WRITING TO YOU, BECAUSE THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I AM LISTENING TO THIS SITUATION WITH THE KIA SORENTO 2014. ANY NOISE FOR THE KIA IN THE ENGINE IS THE GDI... WHAT COULD IT HAPPEN TO MY WIFE AND KIDS IF THE ENGINE STOP RUNNING OR CRANK WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT? THERE IS SOMETHING NOT RIGHT WITH THE KIA SORENTO 2014, AND THE DEALERS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ARE FAILING IN IDENTIFY THE SITUATION THAT COULD POTENTIAL CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT... EVERY NOISE IN THE ENGINE IS THE GDI FOR KIA, THE DEALERS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS..... *TR
Electrical system, Mar 4, 2014, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, A STRONG BURNING ODOR EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, SMALL FLAMES IGNITED FROM THE REAR TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER THE NEW TRAILER HITCH WAS INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Visibility, Feb 17, 2014
WE WERE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 540 N, 70 MPH, NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND LIGHT TRAFFIC WHEN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. IT SOUNDED LIKE WE HAD BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE OR SOMETYPE OF EXPLOSION. I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE A LARGE PIECE OF DARK GLASS FLYING OFF FROM THE TOP OF MY CAR. THE INSIDE SHADE WAS CLOSED, NO GLASS ENTERED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. WE PULLED OFF AT THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED A LARGE HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FIRST SUNROOF. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE FIRST SUNROOF IS SHATTERED. WE WERE NOT FOLLOWING A VEHICLE, I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS WAS CAUSED BY A ROCK OR ROAD DEBRIS. THE OTHER PARTS OF THE GLASS ROOF SEEM OK, THIS WAS JUST THE SUNROOF THAT IS OVER THE FRONT SEATS. *TR
Engine, Feb 14, 2014
I JUST BOUGHT A NEW KIA 2014 SORENTO. THE ENGINE ROARS AND NOW I AM GETTING A BURNING SMELL. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 26, 2013
I CANNOT SEE THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE ON .BRIGHT DAYS. I FOUND MYSELF STARING AT THE SPEEDOMETER TRYING TO SEE MY SPEED FOR WAY TOO LONG ( 4 SECONDS OR MORE). IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE NEEDLE AS IT IS A 1/2INCH DARK RED TIP AGAINST A DARK BLACK BACKGROUND. IF THERE IS ANY AMBIENT LIGHT STRIKING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AT AN ANGLE, THE REFLECTION MASKS MY ABILITY TO SEE THE NEEDLE. NOT HAVING AN ACCURATE INDICATION OF MY SPEED OR STARING AT THE SPEEDOMETER FOR TOO LONG OF A TIME IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE DEALER SAID THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO AS THE MANUFACTURER WILL HAVE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 15, 2013
IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE. THE NEEDLE IS DARK RED AGAINST A DARK BLACK BACKGROUND. ADDITIONALLY IT IS ONLY ABOUT 1/2" IN LENGTH. IF THERE IS ANY AMBIENT LIGHT STRIKING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AT AN ANGLE, THE REFLECTION MASKS THE ABILITY TO SEE THE NEEDLE. NOT HAVING AN ACCURATE INDICATION OF YOUR SPEED IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 14, 2013
CAN NOT SEE SPEEDOMETER IN DAYLIGHT, INDICATOR TOO DIM. *TR