2014 Kia Sorento electrical system problems
152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Kia Sorento — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is a follow up of NHTSA case# 1840444. Complaint Description: Vehicle exhibited active CAN-bus communication timeout code DTC C1642 targeting the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). Following the official technical safety guidelines established under NHTSA Campaign 20V519000 (Kia SC197)…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“This is a follow up submission to NHTSA case #XXX. Organization Under Complaint: Hutchinson Kia, [XXX] Complaint Summary: The dealership is utilizing unfair and deceptive financial gating practices to avoid its legal obligations under a federal safety recall. The dealership refuses to look at or…”
filed Jul 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 18 | 26% |
| 2024 Sorento | 10 | 28% |
| 2023 Sorento | 35 | 32% |
| 2022 Sorento | 28 | 15% |
| 2021 Sorento | 45 | 19% |
| 2020 Sorento | 19 | 15% |
| 2019 Sorento | 67 | 16% |
| 2018 Sorento | 29 | 12% |
| 2017 Sorento | 93 | 12% |
| 2016 Sorento | 106 | 9% |
| 2015 Sorento | 57 | 8% |
| 2013 Sorento | 116 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.