2018 Kia Sorento recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2018 Kia Sorento. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Sep 19, 2022Fire risk2016–2022 Kia Sorento, 2021–2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid, 2022–2023 Kia Sorento PHEV and 1 other model — Trailer Hitches
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.
22V703000 · 71K units · Kia America, Inc.
- Sep 21, 2018Crash risk2018 Kia Sorento — Steering
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.
18V656000 · 97 units · Kia Motors America
- Dec 8, 2017Crash risk2018 Kia Sorento — Air Bags
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.
17V784000 · 2K units · Kia Motors America