2014 Kia Sorento visibility problems

Filed May 11, 2026 · Body, Visibility · CA

The paint on my 2014 Kia Sorento (Snow White Pearl) is peeling and delaminating across multiple areas of the vehicle, including the roof and side panels. In several areas the paint has detached completely, exposing bare metal, and rust has begun forming on the roof. The condition appears to be progressively worsening and does not appear consistent with normal wear or isolated paint damage. The affected areas are available for inspection. The peeling paint may create a road or visibility hazard if pieces detach while the vehicle is in motion. In addition, the exposed metal and developing rust on the roof and upper body areas may affect long-term structural integrity over time. This appears to be a widespread issue affecting similar Kia Sorento vehicles with Snow White Pearl paint.

Filed Jun 1, 2023 · Visibility · MO

The low beam headlights are very dim at night time. The inside reflective coating of the projector headlights has deteriorated over time.

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · Visibility · NC

While driving on the road , sliding sunroof glass just cracked and shattered with loud sound. There was no prior damage to the sunroof nor any debris from the road that hit the car or the sunroof at the time of incident. My daughter was driving the car and was lucky that no she did not get any injuries as the sunroof shade was closed and all the shattered glass fall on the shade and not inside the car and on her face and the body.

Filed Mar 11, 2022 · Electrical, Visibility · UT

Headlights automatically turn off while driving.

Filed Aug 29, 2020 · Body, Visibility · 90,000 miles · IL

While driving the hood unlatched and we were unable to see

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Visibility · 86,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While driving 35 MPH, the panoramic sun roof exploded without warning or an impact occuring. The contact stated that glass entered his eyes. He flushed his eyes with water. There were no injuries. The contact called weseloh kia carlsbad (5331 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008, 760‑710‑0801) who stated that glass was not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While driving 60 MPH, the sun roof exploded without warning or impact. When the glass was shattered, the driver sustained minor cuts to the right hand and arm that did not require medical attention. The contact stated that this was the second occurrence of the failure. The contact's insurance company advised her to take the vehicle to a glass company to be repaired. The failures were not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Consumer stated the sunroof exploded for no reason at all. I did notified the headquarters of kia and provided pictures from both instances and the person said that they won't do anything at all. This is a safety issue that this happened not once; but twice in the same vehicle.

Filed Oct 18, 2018 · Body, Visibility · 32,550 miles · TX · fire

Complaint no.while traveling down hwy 377 toward granbury, texas. The underside of my car burst into flames. Fortunately I was traveling at 70mph and the person who witnessed the flames behind me, ran up to my car when I stopped at a rail crossing to tell me what happen. I was lucky I was driving 70mph and if I had stopped while it was burning the car would have burned up. It looks like the plastic panels were ignited by the catalytic converter.. Complaint no.2 without any type of impact, near the rear view mirror, a crack appeared from the top edge of the windshield downward about 2.5" long. Since it is near the rear view mirror I know it appeared without any flying object hitting the windshield. Since it is in the middle of the top edge, I'm wondering if it is a stress crack and other kia owners are experiencing the same event.

Filed Jun 15, 2018 · Visibility · 97,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a loud explosion sound was heard as the sun roof shattered. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to an independent glass shop recommended by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 12745485 was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Visibility · 63,000 miles · NC

Sun roof exploded while normal driving on interstate hwy 40. Have police report #p18013783 from raleigh, nc police department.