Multiple areas where pain is chipping off. One large area on driver's side front post with de lamination of white pearl paint. Noticed it more than a year ago. Just took in for body work and it was ercomended I research for other issues that people have reported.
2014 Kia Sorento body problems
moderate 148 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
148
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
2fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 148 body complaints filed for the 2014 Kia Sorento, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 148 body complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 13 model years of Kia Sorento in our records for body problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
The paint on both sides of front window spontaneously started chipping symmetrically and bilaterally. I just noticed it one day when it was parked. It worsens with every day. Some tiny areas on the front hood are beginning to chip as well. It starts as a tiny chip then chunks start to peel off. I'm extremely dissatisfied. The Kia dealer told me that it must have been rocks that hit the car
My 2014 Kia sorento has drastically chipped on its own the paint peels off every-time I wash my car, the paint over time has gotten a lot worse.
Paint delaminating
Had body trouble with your 2014 Kia Sorento?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2014 Kia Sorento?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 148 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Across the 45 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 60,000 and 88,766 miles, with the median around 75,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 60,000; a quarter make it past 88,766. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Kia/Sorento.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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