The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated and jerked. The contact stated that the engine overheated and loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was later towed to atlanta West Kia (1301 thornton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122) and the contact was informed that a new engine and spark plugs were needed. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 106,400.

- Villarica, GA, USA

Oil consumption test performed and vehicle is still consuming/burning oil at a rate of 1 to 2 quarts every few weeks / engine knocking continuous / Kia of irvine continues to provide no answers and wasted my time on a recent scheduled visit and said there were no recalls and upon looking up the recall status it states there are 4, answers are needed on the status of this vehicle, thank you

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

The headlights don't shine on anything and it's hard to find your way at night. Speed ​​control does not work. The engine has a different rhythm at 3000 RPM.

- Moca, PR, USA

Engine is making very loud noise and not drivable. When took to Kia dealership they said that same problem happened to gdi 4 cyl engine and it was recalled but not the 6 cyl even though the problems are the same due to manufacturing defect. I called Kia America and they said that they cannot do anything.

- Fife, WA, USA

Rattling sound coming from engine. No determination as to what it is.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

In May. My airbag light came on and won't go off. I'm not sure if the airbags are defective or not, but I'm scared to drive around with the light on. Then on July 16,2020, my vehicle started cutting off on my in the midst of moving traffic. I have to throw my hazard lights on and coast to a safe place to let the truck sit. It's cut off about 7 times now with my 3 kids in the car.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

My 2014 Kia Sorento started to make knocking sound and I took it to the dealer to check out. Check engine light did not come on or any other warning signs. After checking service department said that the engine needs to be replaced and it sounds like there are metal pieces in the engine. They also said that Kia sorrento 4 cylinder had the same problem and it was recalled but not the 6 cylinder. They also advised me not to drive too long because the engine may stall. They quote me $7000 to replace the engine or suggested to trade in for a different car. I brought the car home and towed it to a local mechanic and they said the same thing and asked me to call Kia usa and file a complaint. They said that there are lot of tsb's on this 2014 Kia sorrento. According to Kia dealership notes they say "connecting rod failure"

- Fife, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated independently and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The vehicle was in motion and basically "died". police assisted my daughter (who was driving the car on her way to work on a very busy interstate). Car was towed to a local shop where it remained over the weekend. It was then towed to another shop local to my residence. Upon diagnosis, the starter was found to be burned out, but vehicle still would not start. Eventually it was determined that the engine was the problem.the engine seized up. Possibly timing chain but not certain, at this point. Seems to have occurred randomly. Engine has had proper care. Battery and starter are both good (starter was replaced because the seized engine likely burned the starter out). Should possibly be included in the recall # SC147.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

Driving on 2014 Kia Sorento with only 84,000 miles. Doing oil change on time I keep the receipts for records. Last Friday while I was driving my car broke down in the middle of the intersection. Sounded like cranking engine rattling. Had to tow the car to my mechanic that told me the engine broke down. I did some research and Kia had few unannounced engine recalls on my model. When I call Kia they don't want to help at all. They don't want to take any responsibility.

- Rockville, MD, USA

The contact owned a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving another driver was honking to inform the contact that there were flames underneath the vehicle. The front passenger opened the door and confirmed that there was a fire. The contact who was the driver and the front passenger were able to come to a stop and exit the vehicle. The passenger sustained burn to the arm and back that required medical attention. The driver also required medical attention due to the smoke inhalation. The contact mentioned that the front driver side door failed to open but was able to exit the vehicle with the help of the passenger. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The contact mentioned that the entire front end of the vehicle burned. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where the vehicle had not been inspected yet. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to superior Hyundai South (238 w mitchell ave, cincinnati, oh 45232) for a unknown recall for a motor replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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

Car stopped running, while driving. Was towed to repair center. Was told engine failed and needs to be replaced at a cost of 5-10,000 dollars. This car only has 66000 miles.

- Duluth, MN, USA

Unfortunately while driving my vehicle on the highway it shut off abruptly.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

I was at a light on Friday and my car just turned off.I had to push it to the gastion. When my mechanic came to look at it on Friday he said that my engine locked I need a new engine. I don't understand why there wasn't a recall on my VIN number but there was recalls on 2013 and 2014 Kia Sorento and Kia soles. I have a friend of mine that has a 2013 Kia Sorento and he had the same issue with his engine. Is the gdi engines and that's the engine I have and is not replaceable that is so messed up. There was a replacement on all engines of gdi.why this happening to me when I have 6 months left of payments and it's $3,500 to replace an engine this is really absurd.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Every 2 days putty a quart of oil.

- Deltona, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to accelerate, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact stated that there was a delay between the accelerator being depressed and the vehicle responding. In addition, the vehicle would shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to la fontaine Kia located at (2027 S. telegraph rd, dearborn, mi 48124), where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a tune up. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Consumer stated motor overheated while driving and vehicle would shut off.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

My engine started blowing smoke when driving out with my family. I took it to Kia dealership and they said that both the front timing cover and the oil pan gasket had a leak and that they needed to be replaced. My car had an engine recall done by them on which during manufacturing there were metals shards that spread through the engine. I also read this engine (theta 2) was involved in cases were the engine caught on fire for no apparent reason. This is a safety concern and their engines should be warrantied for a longer time. I'm attaching the invoice for the repairs done.

- Kannapolis, NC, USA

I bought 2014 Kia sorrento with 93,000 on it had oil change to full max life synthetic api oil and oil filter change to full synthetic filter at 97,389.then got to and oil good for 7,500 miles. Engine went out at 102,500. And normal driving..

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

Engine malfunction pertaining to throttle body. Vehicle started to skip while sitting stationary in parking space as if not receiving enough fuel then has reduced power. Took vehicle to dealer to inquire about possible coverage for replacement since vehicle had less than 100,000 miles. Dealership told me that throttle body was not covered and that it would code in assess of 1,000 dollars to repair.

- York, SC, USA