Four problems related to instrument panel have been reported for the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2014 Sorento.
In bright sunlight it is extremely difficult to see the speedometer needle. The needle is dark red against a dark black background. Additionally it is only about 1/2" in length. If there is any ambient light striking the instrument cluster at an angle, the reflection masks the ability to see the needle. Not having an accurate indication of your speed is a very dangerous situation.
Cpsc:x1380106a. 2014 kia Sorento. Consumer stated the concern is not being able to read the electroluminescent speedometer in the daylight. The consumer stated it was difficult to see how fast he was going. The sunlight glare made it nearly impossible to see and it required him to take his eyes off the road for up to five seconds.
The speedometer needle is a small red line which is invisible in either sunlight or with driver wearing sunglasses. There is no way to see what my speed is. Especially a problem setting cruise control as I have to remove my glasses, take my eyes off the road, to see how fast I am going in order to set the cruise control. This issue is well documented on kia Sorento forums. Please request kia come up with a software update to change the color or intensity of the speedometer needle.
I cannot see the speedometer needle on . Bright days. I found myself staring at the speedometer trying to see my speed for way too long ( 4 seconds or more). It is extremely difficult to see the needle as it is a 1/2inch dark red tip against a dark black background. If there is any ambient light striking the instrument cluster at an angle, the reflection masks my ability to see the needle. Not having an accurate indication of my speed or staring at the speedometer for too long of a time is a very dangerous situation. The dealer said there is nothing he can do as the manufacturer will have to correct the problem.