2014 KIA Sorento Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2014 KIA Sorento, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear differential” (10% of reports).
- 72power train complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear differential: mentioned in 7 of 72 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
KIA Sorento power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 19 | 25% | 2,532 |
| 2024 Sorento | 5 | 12% | — |
| 2023 Sorento | 22 | 18% | 21,700 |
| 2022 Sorento | 67 | 35% | 24,864 |
| 2021 Sorento | 143 | 56% | 64,500 |
| 2020 Sorento | 18 | 13% | 5,000 |
| 2019 Sorento | 51 | 12% | 12,600 |
| 2018 Sorento | 9 | 4% | 32,717 |
| 2017 Sorento | 37 | 5% | 56,574 |
| 2016 Sorento | 126 | 10% | 71,000 |
| 2015 Sorento | 42 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 2014 Sorento | 72 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2013 Sorento | 69 | 7% | 55,768 |
| 2012 Sorento | 55 | 6% | 33,000 |
| 2011 Sorento | 265 | 17% | 34,000 |
| 2009 Sorento | 9 | 16% | 5,200 |
| 2008 Sorento | 23 | 11% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Sorento | 20 | 13% | 11,650 |
| 2006 Sorento | 35 | 14% | 79,000 |
| 2005 Sorento | 38 | 12% | 94,000 |
| 2004 Sorento | 40 | 18% | 84,235 |
| 2003 Sorento | 22 | 7% | 60,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 KIA Sorentos have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about power train for the 2014 KIA Sorento (7% of the 988 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 KIA Sorento power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2014 KIA Sorento?
The most frequent phrase is “rear differential”, in 7 of 72 complaints.
Other 2014 KIA Sorento problems
- Engine problems (388)
- Structure problems (160)
- Electrical System problems (153)
- Exterior Lighting problems (86)
- Air Bags problems (51)
See all 2014 KIA Sorento problems or power train problems across all Sorento years.