Car · Kia recalls

2014 Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Sorento, filed between August 13, 2013 and September 25, 2023. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

Stop-driving notice. 3 campaigns below carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" advice from the maker. Read those first and call a dealer.

Check my VIN for open recalls

Campaign	Filed	Part
23V652000	September 25, 2023	Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
21V331000	May 10, 2021	Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
20V519000	August 27, 2020	Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
18V907000	December 19, 2018	Fuel system, gasoline: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
17V224000	March 31, 2017	Engine and engine cooling: engine
13V356000	August 13, 2013	Power train: axle shaft

Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module (23V652000)

Filed September 25, 2023 · Park outside

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix. 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module (21V331000)

Filed May 10, 2021 · Park outside

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

The fix. 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module (20V519000)

Filed August 27, 2020 · Park outside

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

The fix. 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (18V907000)

Filed December 19, 2018

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. 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 and engine cooling: engine (17V224000)

Filed March 31, 2017

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. 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.

Power train: axle shaft (13V356000)

Filed August 13, 2013

What is wrong. 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.

What could happen. 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.

The fix. 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2014 Kia Sorento may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized Kia dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Kia may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Kia customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Sorento

More: all Kia recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.

2014 Kia Sorento recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Sorento. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2014 Kia Sorento free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2014 Kia Sorento was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.