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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5XYKT4A69EG506888 · Checked Aug 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 12

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5XYKT4A69EG•••••• 2014 Kia SORENTO

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956on the model
118builds in total
Most reported Engine 4 Structure 3 Air Bags 2 Electrical System 2

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. While approaching a stop, the vehicle shut off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
Electrical System Dec 2023
The engine light keeps coming on and off. I had a recall notice but an took the kia to kia dealership but they said they don't have the repair parts. Since recall was issued no repairs yet an it's posing a threat to me an my family using it. If I park the car without using it as…
Power Train Feb 2023
Vehicle engine shut down while I was driving on the highway situation was very dangerous other vehicles had to take evasive maneuvers in order not to collide with me I was very scared as I had my grand children with me the vehicle is currently at auto nation in keennesses…
Structure Aug 2020
Kia sorento pearl white paint peeling chipping and delamination. Paint on roof of car has been rapidly chipping peeling away and is now rusting. The streak has grown about 2 inches in the past week and a half. Concerned that it will not stop and is defective and have seen…
Engine Jan 2020
The engine has been burning oil very quickly. We had an oil change and around 5,000 miles later, there was zero oil left in the car - the oil light came on. Then it was fine until the next oil change. Then less than 3,000 miles later, the same thing happened. Added 4 quarts of…
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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 5XYKT4A69EG506888 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.