KIA SORENTO (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia is recalling 2014 Sorentos with potential engine seizing due to bearing wear. Owners must have engine inspected by dealers for free. Recall started June 20, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling 2014 Sorentos because engine bearings may wear prematurely, causing the engine to seize and increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a dealer inspection to determine if replacement is needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249466-kia-sorento-2014-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-seizing-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249466-kia-sorento-2014-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-seizing-and · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V224000
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“Kia Sorento 2014 Engine Recall: Risk of Engine Seizing and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249466-kia-sorento-2014-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-seizing-and. Based on NHTSA recall #17V224000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V224000).
Why it’s dangerous
Bearing wear from machining errors during engine production can cause the engine to seize. This may lead to a crash if the engine stops working while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Kia Sorentos are affected. Drivers with vehicles manufactured between 2011-2014 are most at risk due to potential engine failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014 Sorento was manufactured between 2011-2014. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to get your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Have Engine Inspected
Dealers will check if engine bearings need replacement to prevent engine seizure.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2014 Sorento being recalled?
Bearing wear from machining errors during engine production may cause the engine to seize, increasing crash risk.
Do I need to replace my engine?
Dealers will inspect the engine assembly and replace it if necessary, but not all vehicles require replacement.
When did this recall start?
The recall began June 20, 2017.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V224000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 17V224000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V224000 (March 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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