2014 Kia Sorento Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 174 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Kia Sorento, 18% of all 986 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 73,500 miles. Owners most often described sunroof shattering, liftgate malfunctions, and door latch or seat frame failures. No related recalls are listed for this component.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 174
- 18% of 986
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 73,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Panoramic sunroof glass has shattered or exploded outward while driving, sometimes scattering glass inside the cabin.
- Power liftgate opens or closes on its own after the close button is pressed, and sometimes will not close at all.
- Driver and rear door latches fail to open or close properly from inside or outside the vehicle.
- Driver seat lower frame has failed, causing the seat to wobble over speed bumps or during turns.
- Key fob has triggered the hatch to open or close unexpectedly, in one case causing a head injury.
When 2014 Kia Sorento body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 12, 2013, latest Jul 14, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Kia Sorento
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Sorento model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Kia Sorento have?
- NHTSA lists 174 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Sorento, which is 18% of the 986 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Kia Sorento's structure or body issues?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2014 Sorento.
- At what mileage do 2014 Sorento structure and body problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 73,500 miles.
- What are the most common Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Sorento?
- Owners most often reported sunroof glass shattering, liftgates opening or closing on their own, faulty door latches, and seat frame failures.
- Did any of these Structure & Body complaints involve fire or injury?
- Within this complaint area, NHTSA data shows 3 fire reports and 2 injuries, though no crashes were reported.