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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYKWDA70EG••••••2014 Kia SORENTO
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Kia SORENTO build (21 vs 8).
21on this build
957on the model
118builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 9Structure 5Power Train 4Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireSep 2023
Engine fire, no warning, vehicle was parked outside and off when it caught fire
Power TrainDec 2025
While driving at low speed and turning, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power accompanied by engine knocking. The engine stalled and would no longer operate normally. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who found metal fragments/shavings in the engine oil,…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2024
Paint peeling on my car and looks terrible and no help at all through the Kia. Very poor service. I take care of my car and for my paint to peel this is not right at all and they Kia can't even back up the product. Kia dealer or Kia headquarters does nothing about the issue and…
StructureAug 2023
Paint is peeling off of my Kia
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the thermostat was replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure…
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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 5XYKWDA70EG439789 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.