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2014 Kia Sorento

SUV or crossover · 5 trims · 2.4 L 4-cylinder, 3.3 L 6-cylinder 8 recalls

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
2WD 11.8 8.5 10.3 L/100 km
2WD 12.9 9.5 11.4 L/100 km
4WD 12.3 9.3 11.0 L/100 km
4WD 13.4 9.9 11.8 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Label Transport Canada 2024549 ·

    On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian reg...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2023529 ·

    On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2021278 ·

    On certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit. Note: This recall replaces RC138 (Transport Canada recall 2020-405). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2020405 ·

    This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-278. On certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit. Note: This problem may cause the ABS warning light to turn on.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Engine Transport Canada 2019153 ·

    Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Fuel System Transport Canada 2018742 ·

    On certain vehicles, when repairs were completed under recall campaign 2017-199 (Kia RC109), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the reca...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Engine Transport Canada 2017199 ·

    On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L engines, the engine may contain residual metallic debris from factory machining operations. If debris is present, it could potentially restrict oil flow to the main bearings and rod bearings and could lead to premature wear. If the...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Powertrain Transport Canada 2013277 ·

    On certain FWD vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the passenger side axle shaft could fail. This could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. This could al...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 6 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module NHTSA (U.S.) 23V652000 ·

    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 Cont...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module NHTSA (U.S.) 21V331000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module NHTSA (U.S.) 20V519000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Engine; fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings NHTSA (U.S.) 18V907000 ·

    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 hi...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Engine and engine cooling: engine NHTSA (U.S.) 17V224000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft NHTSA (U.S.) 13V356000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
SUV or crossover
Engines
2.4 L 4-cylinder, 3.3 L 6-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic 6-spd, Manual 6-spd
Drivetrains
FWD, 4WD