The 2018 Kia Sorento has 248 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag engine failures: reports of engines (including non-recalled engines) failing and requiring replacement, sometimes under 100,000 miles, with repair costs around $6,000. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Sorento model years we track, complaint volume runs from 21 (2021) to 976 (2014). With 248 complaints, the 2018 Sorento sits about the same asthe model's median of 242.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 18V656000Kia 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…
air bags:side/window
Campaign 17V784000Kia 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.
trailer hitches
Campaign 22V703000Kia 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 orig…
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain, and owner expectations. For newer models (2023-2026), feedback is often positive regarding value, interior comfort, ride quality, feature content, and hybrid…
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Used Sorento listings typically run $29,848–$34,610 across 2014 to 2026 model years.
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