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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYKT3A61EG••••••2014 Kia SORENTO
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Kia SORENTO build (21 vs 8).
21on this build
960on the model
118builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 8Electrical System 5Structure 4Exterior Lighting 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashAug 2015
I pressed on my brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The car veered left and started to swerve. It started spinning out of control
Electrical SystemJul 2026
I am filing an official safety complaint against the manufacturer for refusing to perform federally mandated safety recall repairs on my vehicle. My vehicle is impacted by critical safety recalls involving high-severity fire risks, specifically the Hydraulic Electronic Control…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while attempting to open the doors, the remote failed to unlock the doors. The contact used the key and opened the door manually. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, and the battery terminal cables…
EngineMay 2023
Unknown. I was driving on the highway and the engine just shut off. When I tried to start it I could not. Tried to jumpstart but still would not start. I had it towed to my mechanic and he advised that the engine seized and there is a recall for this. Recall #sc 147
Unknown Or OtherDec 2021
Paint is delaminating on both passenger and driver side columns , around windshield, and hood. Paint is peeling after heavy rain and rock impact on freeway. Color:Pearl White. Inspected by autobody shop, state delaminatiom and entire car needs repainting to prevent future issues
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYKT3A61EG518253 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.