2014 Kia Sorento · symptom sheet
Windshield cracks or distorts
- 55owner reports
- 62,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 14, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
168 of the 945 complaints on this car are about the structure. 55 of those describe windshield.
Tick what matches of 55 reports
Windshield on other Sorento years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
What this problem usually is
Many windshield complaints are about cracks owners can't explain: a line that starts at the edge of the glass, or a small chip that spreads. Nearly one in five of these complaints mentions it happening again or a second windshield.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (55 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the structure covers the 2014 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the structure on the Sorento
Panoramic glass sunroof breakage. Closed jan 15, 2021.
Panoramic sunroof breakage. Closed may 21, 2014.
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 36,000 and 85,000 miles, from the 34 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“my 2014 Kia Sorento is having a paint issue and I know their is a class action law suite to get repaired. The only complaint I have is the white pearl paint is chipping off the front of the roof and on the left and right sides of the windshield . I would like to see if my car qualifies to get these areas repainted”
Filed Jul 14, 2026
“Several spots of paint peeling off of the vehicle, all mainly around the windshield area on the top and sides as well as a few spots on the hood”
Filed Aug 20, 2022
“Paint peeling left and right sides of front windshield. Front of car.peeling in spots where rocks have hit and left back passenger side large piece paint peeling Started with a very small spec. Continuing to peel”
Filed Jul 9, 2022
“The paint on my pearl white Sorento began delaminating or peeling off in sheets on the A bars on both sides of my windshield October 2020. Lots of rust beginning as a result. Auto body shop had never seen anything like it. I did not attempt repair bc of expense and uncertainty that a spot repair would be insufficient if it were to continue in other areas. Out of warranty due to age of vehicle.”
Filed Apr 23, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 55 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 183 reports
- Paint peels or body rusts 147 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 138 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 91 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 82 reports
- Headlights too dim or fail 68 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 49 reports
- Vehicle fire 43 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 39 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 37 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 33 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 26 reports