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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYKT3A62EG••••••2014 Kia SORENTO
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2014 Kia SORENTO build (24 vs 8).
24on this build
962on the model
118builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 12Electrical System 6Exterior Lighting 4Service Brakes 3
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingfireJun 2017
The contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While the contact's son was driving, the vehicle started to make a knocking noise. The contact's son noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. On several occasions, the headlights…
EngineJul 2026
On XXX, the 2.4L Theta II GDI engine on our 2014 Kia Sorento (current mileage: 160,000) catastrophically seized without warning while my [XXX] was driving at interstate speeds at night. This caused an immediate and sudden loss of power, power steering, and braking assist,…
Electrical SystemMay 2024
Every light is on in the dash compartment. Power steering goes in and out. Brake lights not working even after being replaced. Car stuck in park unable to put into reverse. ABS/ Airbag light showing- ABS Sensor replaced and still not working Recall in 2022. Kia repaired vehicle…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speed odometer was inoperable, and the vehicle did not accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and lost…
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2022
The cabin of the vehicle filled with gas fumes whilst driving the vehicle on 12/7/2022 through 12/10/2022. The fumes got so bad that myself the driver and passengers all got light headed and had to lower all windows and pull over to the side of the road to exit the vehicle and…
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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 5XYKT3A62EG450934 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.