2014 Kia Sorento: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Jan 6, 2023 · Acceleration, Lights · LA

Headlights continually need replacing. We must replace headlights every few months. We have tried several brands of lights and regardless they go out. We have had all the lights go out at once while driving at night. Cruise control no longer works. I had the clock spring replaced but this did not fix the cruise. Seat warmer Driver side seat warmer no longer engages. When the button is pressed, the indicator light flashes as if it will come on but never does.

Filed May 13, 2022 · Engine · WI

We purchased the 2014 kia sorento from a private party on May 12, 2022 and had driven it less than an hour on the highway with the cruise control set when a chirping sound came from the engine, followed by a sound like that of a tiny machine gun and then a big BOOM that shook the entire car. The person following me lost sight of the car because of the huge cloud of amoke making visibility impossible and we almost caused an accident. I do not know if the engine had been replaced as part of the recall but we paid $7500 for the vehicle we drove less than an hour and narrowly missed causing an accident.

Filed Oct 25, 2021 · Acceleration · TN

The white pearl paint is rapidly chipping off from the roof above the drivers seat. This is a very common and know issue on all Kia Sorento's beginning in 2011 into the latest models with White Pearl paint. There are multiple forum postings and Facebook groups discussing this issue. Separately, all steering wheel control buttons have stopped working (volume, radio tuner, cruise control, etc.). Before the controls completely went out the cruise control was extremely dangerous to use and would speed up on continuously on its own without driver input. Pressing the deceleration button would also make it accelerate if cruise control was set.

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Airbags, Lights · 101,900 miles · MA

Airbag light came on today while driving on the highway (roughly70mph), will not shut off, vehicle not under recall for airbags at this time. Headlights and taillights randomly come on and off, even with brand new bulbs, have changed bulbs almost monthly in last 3 years. Buttons on steering wheel do not work properly - including cruise control not working, volume button starts voice command, etc.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Brakes · 53,457 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle traction control light, and the antilock brake light illuminated, on the instrumental panel when driving and caused the contact to be unable to bring the vehicle to stop in a timely manner. The contact had to engage brake with force to stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that the traction control system, failure was causing the tires not respond immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number 20v519000 (hydraulic electronic control unit may short). The vehicle was taken to fuccillo kia of cape coral florida 404 north east pine island road cape coral florida 33903 phone 239‑242‑7000, for the recall repair and the dealer advised the contact that the traction control system, and antilock brake system, will also need to be replaced. The contact stated that the recalled needed to also include the traction control system failure, and the antilock brake system failure. The contact also wanted to state that the vehicle cruise control was not operating as normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 53,467. *dt

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 157,000 miles · OH

My vehicle keeps having issues with oil. I get regular oil changes an I have to put oil in it either every 2weeks even after an oil change. I have had an oil compsumption test an have been told that there is nothing wrong with my car. There are no oil leaks at all. I was on the highway in cruise control when it all of sudden came out of cruise control then I noticed my RPM gauge wasn't working also. I then came to a light an when I started to go I noticed my car being sluggish to reach 60mph. I at one time had my pedal to the floor. It also acted like it wanted to stall on me. I made it home an into my driveway where I turned it off an back on which at that point my rmp gauge started working an the car acted normal. I have asked kia about this problem numerous of times an I get no where. They say well we see that the consumption test came back in the standard range. I have no leaks an I have to put oil in my car on a regular bases. I can be only 4,000 after an oil change an feel it actiing up an then I ck my oil an my dip stick is clean no oil so then I have to add more oil. I am concerned that I will be on the highway an my car will just shut down. My car is always moving when I have these problems. I keep getting the run around about this issue.

Filed Sep 17, 2019 · Acceleration · 98,000 miles · KY

Cruise control mechanism is working improperly. Does not always turn on, some times can set cruise with the cancel button. Can never set with the actual set button. Very faulty and dangerous

Filed Aug 2, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 71,000 miles · MO

There is an apparent issue with the steering column causing the airbag to not function. It is also causing all of the control switches on the steering wheel to not function properly, including the cruise control. It came on when set but then wouldn't go off using the cancel button. This is a huge safety concern. The estimated cost for repair is $1700.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 142,000 miles · AL

I have a 2014 lx with nothing special other than heated front seats. Regular ignition, 6cyl with almost 148k miles. Issue 1- at approx 100k my dash started lighting up with ABS, e-brake, trac, and tps lights. Ebrake and tps were intermittent and only came on after it rained it seemed. After plugging it up and getting no codes I took it to the dealer june 2017 and they informed me it was no big deal but it was part of a recall for a sensor. However, kia had not provided them with the necessary tools to fix it. It's now august 2018 and I am still waiting. Issue 2- at approx 130k miles my steering controls for bluetooth and radio stopped working. The radio itself works, but when attempting to seek or adjust volume with steering controls the voice command pops up. Issue 3- at approx 145k cruise control stopped working. I can turn it on and set speed, but in less than a mile it disengages. I have found if I turn off the eco it works as it should. Issue 4 I found today. After getting a message from a random stranger through my advertised business on the back window I was informed that I have no brake lights except for the one on top (third). I just replaced them in july after a random stranger told me that they were out. When I got the message (after making my 60 mile commute to work) I grabbed a coworker to come out and troubleshoot with me. We checked fuses and they are fine. Third light works, tail lights work, turn signals and backup lights work. We took apart the tail light assembly and pulled the bulbs to check them and the bulbs are still intact (filament still completely intact) but the bulbs are charred black and the harness socket appears to have gotten extremely hot. Also the bottom of the bulb is glossy like it melted.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Electrical · 6 miles · FL

The speedometer needle is a small red line which is invisible in either sunlight or with driver wearing sunglasses. There is no way to see what my speed is. Especially a problem setting cruise control as I have to remove my glasses, take my eyes off the road, to see how fast I am going in order to set the cruise control. This issue is well documented on kia sorento forums. Please request kia come up with a software update to change the color or intensity of the speedometer needle.