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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.

2014 Kia Sorento structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter192013 Q32017 Q12019 Q12020 Q32021 Q42023 Q12024 Q22026 Q2
174 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (19).

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.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 2011314 (21%)
  3. 201248 (5%)
  4. 2013123 (13%)
  5. 2014174 (18%)
  6. 2015106 (14%)
  7. 2016129 (10%)
  8. 201725 (3%)
  9. 201818 (7%)
  10. 201965 (15%)
  11. 20209 (7%)
  12. 20217 (3%)
  13. 20228 (4%)
  14. 20234 (3%)
  15. 20248 (20%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.