Engine Major
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
What Owners Say
"KIA WAS GOING TO CHARGE US FOR A NEW ENGINE UNTIL A MECHANIC TOLD US ABOUT A RECALL ON ENGINES. THEN THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE US FOR THE CATALYIC CONVERTER THAT WENT BAD, THEN DECIDED TO CHARGE US FOR THE REPAIR WORK. IN THE END THEY DECIDED NOT TO CHARGE US FOR EITHER, BUT WE THANKED THE MECHANIC FOR TELLING US!"
Anonymous A., PA (2014 Kia Sorento EX)"2.4 liter engine developed rod knock about 114000 miles. replaced under warranty by local dealer."
Anonymous, MI (2014 Kia Sorento LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"When slowing driving into our garage, car accelerated unexpectedly (as if accelerator pedal pushed down). Resulted in significant damage to both sides of wall (garage & laundry room). No damage to car except a few little scratches. Saw on internet that some Sorentos and Hyundai models had had this problem. Reported to KIA and local dealer. Couldn't find an issue. A few weeks after the inspection, Sorento was parked on our slanted upward driveway. Engine off. Then after started, it began to drive up driveway without foot on accelerator. Had done this at least 3 times in other situation. Problem is still not resolved. Had to wait 3 weeks for an appt at Billion KIA in Iowa City, IA. To take it in again soon."
Anonymous, IA (2014 Kia Sorento EX 3.3-L V6)
"Head bolts pulled through cylinder block resulting in need to replace engine. Started March '23; resolved June '23"
Anonymous, AZ (2014 Kia Sorento Limited 3.3-L V6)