2014 Kia Sorento: Engine blown
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Sorento report: engine blown. CarComplaints.com lists 23 owner complaints, average mileage 75,800 miles.
NHTSA has 407 owner complaints for the 2014 Sorento in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769048 (filed 10/05/2026): “The contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and the engine seized, causing a crackling sound and a fuel leak. the contact stated that the engine warning light was illumi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767088 (filed 09/26/2026): “Driving down the road and all of a sudden the red oil pressure light appeared then the engine light appeared. the car engine power then reduced and ultimately ended up stopping, turning the car off. the car now has a loud ticking and knock coming from engine. …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace engine (22 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $8,990 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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