2018 Kia Sorento fuel/propulsion system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Kia Sorento — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The High Pressure Fuel Pump failed while driving on highway. I took it to the Kia dealership and they told me of the issue. There were no prior warnings of issues Kia recalled all 2019-2020 kia sorentos with this same issue. This component should not have failed at 63k miles and Kia should extend…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“In April, 2025, my vehicle's engine power was significantly reduced while on the highway. I could not keep pace with traffic. My mechanic said there were recalls for the turbo engine but my car was not included. I paid forbthe part and repair. Less than a year later and the car began burning a lot…”
filed Mar 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 Sorento | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Sorento | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 Sorento | 14 | 7% |
| 2021 Sorento | 23 | 10% |
| 2020 Sorento | 9 | 7% |
| 2019 Sorento | 24 | 6% |
| 2017 Sorento | 39 | 5% |
| 2016 Sorento | 53 | 4% |
| 2015 Sorento | 28 | 4% |
| 2014 Sorento | 46 | 5% |
| 2013 Sorento | 34 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.