Worst 2018 Kia Sorento Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Kia Sorento.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 98 | — | 6 | 58,741 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 38 | — | — | 45,702 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 37 | 3 | 4 | 37,511 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | — | 3 | 40,794 mi | |
| STEERING | 26 | — | 1 | 25,659 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 7 | — | 51,617 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 1 | — | 32,716 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | 1 | 2 | 43,676 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | — | 32,621 mi | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 113,625 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | 1 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 19,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | — | 33,625 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 15,631 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: SONAR/ULTRASONIC | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2018 Kia Sorento
10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~498,417 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Other Kia Sorento Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Sorento reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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