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2014 KIA Sorento: Quick Overview
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2014 KIA Sorento Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2014 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Sorento |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Category | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | - |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3722 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 5005 pounds |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | DOHC T-GDI THETA-II |
| Engine Size | 3.3L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $25,700 |
| Invoice Price | $24,827 |
| Delivery Charges | $895 |
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What Problems Does the 2014 KIA Sorento Have?
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2014 KIA Sorento Prices and Market Value
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2014 KIA Sorento Cost of Ownership
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2014 KIA Sorento Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gallons
City Mileage
18 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
25 miles/gallon
2014 KIA Sorento Safety Rating
IIHS
2014 KIA Sorento Recalls & Defects
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Recall date
2013-08-13
Recall no.
13v356000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
A Fractured Front Axle MAY Result IN A Loss OF Power TO THE Wheels. Additionally, IF THE Vehicle IS Parked Without THE Parking Brake Applied, IT MAY Roll Away. Either Condition Increases THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Front Axle Shaft Assembly, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 9, 2013. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542 . Kia's Recall Number IS Sc099.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine
Recall date
2017-03-31
Recall no.
17v224000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
Bearing Wear MAY Result IN THE Engine Seizing, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Engine Assembly, and Replace THE Engine IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began June 20, 2017. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc147.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2018-12-19
Recall no.
18v907000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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 High Pressure Fuel Pipe That Connects TO THE Fuel Pump Outlet MAY Have Been Damaged, Misaligned or Improperly Torqued During THE Engine Replacement Procedure, Possibly Causing A Fuel Leak.
Consequence
A Fuel Leak IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
KIA HAS Notified Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Fuel Pipe, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began January 17, 2019. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc172.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine
Recall date
2018-12-19
Recall no.
18v907000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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 High Pressure Fuel Pipe That Connects TO THE Fuel Pump Outlet MAY Have Been Damaged, Misaligned or Improperly Torqued During THE Engine Replacement Procedure, Possibly Causing A Fuel Leak.
Consequence
A Fuel Leak IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Fire.
Remedy
KIA HAS Notified Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Fuel Pipe, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began January 17, 2019. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc172.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2020-08-27
Recall no.
20v519000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THE Hecu Short Circuits, There IS AN Increased Risk OF AN Engine Compartment Fire.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Hecu FOR Leaking Brake Fluid and Replace THE Hecu IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Other Vehicles and Structures Until THE Recall Repair IS Completed. THE Recall Began October 20, 2020. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc197.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2021-05-10
Recall no.
21v331000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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.
Consequence
AN Electrical Short IN THE Hecu Increases THE Risk OF A Fire While Parked or Driving.
Remedy
Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Other Vehicles and Structures Until THE Recall Repair IS Completed. Dealers Will Install A NEW Multi-Fuse, and Inspect THE Hecu FOR Leaks, Replacing THE Hecu IF Necessary, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed ON July 2, 2021. This Recall Supersedes Previous Nhtsa Recall Number 20v-519. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc212.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2023-09-25
Recall no.
23v652000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
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 Control Unit (Hecu) MAY Experience AN Electrical Short, Which CAN Result IN AN Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving.
Consequence
AN Engine Compartment Fire While Parked or Driving CAN Increase THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Structures Until THE Recall Repair IS Complete. Dealers Will Replace THE Hecu Fuse, Free OF Charge. Interim Notification Letters, Notifying Owners OF THE Safety Risk, Were Mailed November 14, 2023. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed March 29, 2024 Through June 18, 2024. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc284.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
2014 KIA Sorento Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
60 months / 60000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Drivetrain
Original warranty
120 months / 100000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Roadside
Original warranty
60 months / 60000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
60 months / 100000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2014 KIA Sorento Insurance
Insurance for a 2014 KIA Sorento is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sport Utility Vehicle with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2014 KIA Sorento Compare to Other Sport Utility Vehicle?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2014 KIA Sorento a Good Sport Utility Vehicle?
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