2014 KIA SORENTO Firerelated Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Firerelated Issues in the 2014 KIA SORENTO
3 firerelated complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 KIA SORENTO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Firerelated Complaints
On January 8, 2023, my 2014 Kia Sorento burnt up. I was driving down the street when I could see smoke and smell something burning. I stopped the car and got out just in time. It exploded and totally burnt. I have a video but it will not upload.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while parking the vehicle in a driveway, black smoke was coming out of the vents of the vehicle. Once the contact exited the vehicle, flames started coming from under the hood of the vehicle causing the vehicle to burst into flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. No one was injured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 144,000.
The contact owned a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated to 40 MPH, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. There was smoke coming from underneath the hood, and then flames came from underneath the hood. The parking brake was applied, and the vehicle was able to come to a complete stop. The contact safely exited the vehicle before the vehicle was engulfed in flames. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was received. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. Police and fire department reports were filed; however, the fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made...
Other 2014 KIA SORENTO Problem Areas
Engine
376 complaints
Structurebody
149 complaints
Electrical System
141 complaints
Unknown Or Other
141 complaints
Exterior Lighting
79 complaints
Power Train
64 complaints
Air Bags
51 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
45 complaints
Service Brakes
41 complaints
Steering
34 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
31 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
30 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
15 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
11 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Visibilitywiper
10 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
8 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsbulbs
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Lane Departure Assist
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachmentssupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint