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P0301 on KIA SORENTO

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2014, 2016, 2018

What P0301 Means on Your KIA SORENTO

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

"Hi, I'm dealing with my Kia Sorento SX 2014, rpm and acceleration problems, for over two long years, sometimes shut off itself, some times codes shows up but no all the time, already changed spark plugs, High pressure fuel pump and the connector, two injectors, starter, MAP sensor, etc."

— 2014 KIA SORENTO owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/24/2020

"I'm dealing with my Kia Sorento 2014 SX for about two years a bit more, with acceleration problems and sometimes shut off itself when still I'm in D drive and the scary part still on the road with my family, brought theToronto and because isn't codes sometimes they don't know what the problem is, di"

— 2014 KIA SORENTO owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/18/2020

"While driving and while running but standing still the engine light comes on. while driving at highway speed, the uvo/onboard voice alert came on and alerted to a serious engine issue/or failure. engine code p0263 (contribution balance) & p0301 (cylinder 1 misfire)."

— 2014 KIA SORENTO owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/02/2020

"Driving on the highway, the check engine light came on and the car began running rough. I pulled over off the highway as soon as I could and had the car towed. I was told the car has no compression on cylinder 3 and has codes P0300, P0301, and P0303."

— 2016 KIA SORENTO owner • ENGINE • Filed 02/25/2022

"KIA Sorento 2018 The vehicle experienced engine failure due to piston ring damage at approximately 111,500 miles. A Kia dealer diagnosed the issue with codes P0301 and P0304 and confirmed the engine requires full replacement."

— 2018 KIA SORENTO owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/01/2025

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

Common Causes of P0301 on KIA SORENTO

33.3%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2014
3
2016
1
2018
1
2022
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0301 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