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P0014 on KIA SORENTO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2012, 2013, 2015

What P0014 Means on Your KIA SORENTO

Real KIA SORENTO Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"A month ago while driving home from a day of shopping and the drivers side air bag light came on. i checked the wires underneath the drivers seat to make sure everything was still connected the light stays on. the engine light came on just yesterday 12.5.2020. stays on will not shut off."

— 2011 KIA SORENTO owner • AIR BAGS,ENGINE • Filed 12/05/2020

"My vehicle engine light went on. Error codes P0014 Exhaust timing and P0661-Intake valve control were scanned according to KIA dealer. The oil control solenoid valve inline4 right and left were replaced at substantial cost. Kia would not repair under warranty."

— 2012 KIA SORENTO owner • ENGINE • Filed 05/26/2022

"Code :p0014 exhaust camshaft position timing. i was driving with my children on the highway."

— 2012 KIA SORENTO owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 11/24/2019

"Code p0014 indicates that the Bank 1 exhaust camshaft position timing was advanced beyond limits for a pre determined period of time."

— 2013 KIA SORENTO owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 04/07/2025

"I've had my oil changes on time. theyre free at my dealership so im there like clockwork. i drove to work just fine but when it was time to go home i noticed my engine was making a ticking noise. i turned the car off and back on to make sure and it was ticking. now my check engine light comes on."

— 2013 KIA SORENTO owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/01/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0014 on KIA SORENTO

44.4%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2012
2
2013
2
2015
2
2016
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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P0014 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026