2017 Kia Sorento vs 2018 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Kia Sorento | 2018 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 802 | 253 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 241 | 195 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 32 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 49,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sorento | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 385 | 105 |
| Exterior Lighting | 125 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 95 | 30 |
| Steering | 97 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 13 |
| Power Train | 37 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 97 | 19 |
| Stalling | 83 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 81 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 55 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 39 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 32 | 15 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 18 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
2017 Kia Sorento
2018 Kia Sorento
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.