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2014 Kia Sorento electrical system problems

The 2014 Kia Sorento has 161 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

161

Electrical System complaints

12%

Share of year

6

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 11, 2019 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA has 161 complaints about the 2014 Kia Sorento electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.