2014 Kia Sportage Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 74 of 122 total complaints (61%) filed on the 2014 Kia Sportage, with median failure mileage at 95,500. A related recall (18V907000) covers fuel pipe issues tied to prior engine replacements.
- Engine complaints
- 74
- 61% of 122
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 95,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or loses power suddenly while driving, sometimes with a burning smell and later diagnosis of oil not reaching the engine.
- Loud knocking, ticking, or clanking noises from the engine precede loss of power, often traced to metal shavings or a failed oil pump leading to a thrown rod.
- Engine seizes entirely on the highway or local roads, leaving the vehicle unable to restart and requiring towing.
- Rough running with bucking, hesitation, or shaking is reported, in one case accompanied by white smoke from the tailpipe.
- Owners report the engine will not turn over after a sudden stall, with independent mechanics finding the engine seized or bone dry despite recent oil changes.
- One complaint describes reduced engine speed and knocking on the highway with poor gas mileage and struggling acceleration.
When 2014 Kia Sportage engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 8, 2014, latest May 9, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Kia Sportage
- NHTSA 18V907000Dec 19, 2018Engine71,653 vehicles
Engine
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.
Risk: 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.
Engine complaints by Sportage model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2014 Kia Sportage?
- NHTSA lists 74 engine complaints out of 122 total complaints for the 2014 Sportage, or 61% of all complaints for that year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Sportage is 95,500 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Kia Sportage engine?
- Yes. Recall 18V907000, reported December 19, 2018, covers vehicles including the 2014 Sportage that previously received an engine replacement under an earlier recall or warranty; the remedy involves inspecting and replacing the fuel pipe.
- Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this area shows 0 crashes and 1 fire among the 74 engine complaints for the 2014 Sportage.
- Is the 2014 Sportage worse than other model years for engine complaints?
- The 61% share of engine complaints for 2014 is lower than 2012 (84%) and 2013 (82%) but higher than more recent years like 2023 (24%) and 2024 (18%).