Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-21 | 18V656000 |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 97 | — | Details |
| 2017-12-08 | 17V784000 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2,014 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | I've never had a problem staying awake driving. I don't have this problem in my vehicles or other vehicles. Every time… |
| 2026-03-21 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Paint is peeling on the roof of my Kia by the windshield. No incident has happened this is a manufacturer defect.. My c… |
| 2026-02-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have less than 100,000 miles on my 2018 Kia sorento. When I reached probably 50,000 miles this car went DOWN HILL. I … |
| 2026-02-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My speedometer was jumping from 0 to 20 mph while in park. A couple weeks later it did it while I was driving, I was go… |
| 2026-01-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On January 30, 2026, I was driving with my daughter from Kansas City to Platte City when the vehicle experienced a sudd… |
| 2026-01-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Noticed excessive oil consumption that turned into burning oil when the exhaust turned back of car black. Engine starte… |
| 2026-01-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle’s ignition system began malfunctioning immediately after a recall-related service (Campaign CS2312 – igniti… |
| 2026-01-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was driving and when I lost all power steering the lights on the dash came on for power steering and traction I could… |
| 2025-12-26 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | 1. at night when i toggle hi beams the light black out and i have to jiggle the toggle 2. My HECU assembly is out, I ha… |
| 2025-12-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Excessive oil consumption |
| 2025-12-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine suddenly failed while I was driving on the highway. The vehicle lost power without warning, which created a … |
| 2025-11-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine is burning oil at a rate of almost one quart per week. The engine can be felt shaking when driving. The engine l… |
| 2025-11-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Started the car and heard a knocking sound. No check engine or low oil light on the dash. Dealership said the bearing… |
| 2025-10-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | While on the road driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle started to "bog" and losing power and/or acceleration. Had to immediat… |
| 2025-10-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car for the last 2 years has had multiple malfunctions with misfiring and replacement of head gaskets, pistons and m… |
| 2025-10-07 | ENGINE | No | 1 | I was driving from richlands coming home and my vechial kept trying to die on me like i didnt have any gas and then i h… |
| 2025-09-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | KIA Sorento 2018 The vehicle experienced engine failure due to piston ring damage at approximately 111,500 miles. A Kia… |
| 2025-08-30 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Lighting and/ or electrical. When using the auto headlight switch, all lights will come on randomly and periodically an… |
| 2025-08-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine misfir… |
| 2025-08-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Vehicle’s Problems Excessive Oil Consumption My engine kept losing oil far more rapidly than normal. I was regularl… |
| 2025-08-18 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The Vehicle emits a strong fuel odor: seems to be around the rear of vehicle & front engine compartment of vehicle. See… |
| 2025-08-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal kn… |
| 2025-08-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving and the vehicle shut off. All electric still on lights, radio, dash, etc. No issues or noises indicating … |
| 2025-08-02 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The headlights will randomly turn off while driving, mostly when turning on the right blinker. This has been happening … |
| 2025-08-02 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was making an … |
| 2025-07-23 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | My lights are set to auto but when driving they randomly switch off. The dash shows the switch from auto to off but the… |
| 2025-07-14 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | * High pressure fuel pump quick disconnect fuel line fitting leaking fuel. * Raw fuel leaking poses a risk of fire and… |
| 2025-07-02 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the rear driver's side seat lap belt harness anchor pin ha… |
| 2025-06-22 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | An intermittent error occurs where these services stop working. It was last for a day or two and then the error will cl… |
| 2025-06-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | GDI engine carbon buildup causing very high gas consumption and damage . Should carbon buildup break free it will cause… |
| 2025-06-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The car is not able to shift out of park unless the shift interlock release button is depressed. This issue has occurre… |
| 2025-06-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Sunroof was working properly, no issues. I parked car with sunroof open and when i restarted car it started closing ex… |
| 2025-05-28 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | 2018 Kia Sorento 2.4 GDI. In late 2024 a Kia dealer performed an oil-consumption test and confirmed the engine was burn… |
| 2025-05-20 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle had a… |
| 2025-05-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Excessive oil consumption, 4 quarts in 2000 miles |
| 2025-05-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine oil is always law. Engine eats lots of oil. |
| 2025-03-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive … |
| 2025-03-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I was driving my daughter to school and heard 2 popping noises under the car. The car started smoking as I was driving.… |
| 2025-02-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abn… |
| 2025-01-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was driving car it lost power, pulled over and had tow truck bring car to dealership. Dealership states a new engine is… |
| 2025-01-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Started with check engine light coming on then having problems with engine knocking last winter. During oil change and … |
| 2025-01-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2018 Kia Sorento has developed excessive oil consumption consistent with the known engine defects affecting Kia’s Th… |
| 2025-01-01 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was heavy white smoke com… |
| 2024-12-24 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I am experiencing a serious issue with my 2018 Kia Sorento AWD related to the AWD coupling. During normal driving, the … |
| 2024-12-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | The steering started to fail and would be hard to steer while driving.I then looked further online and found that a rec… |
| 2024-12-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Cáthalitic converter conoromised |
| 2024-11-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving on the highway, the engine suddenly stopped working without warning. I was unable to accelerate using the… |
| 2024-11-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering cupler failure |
| 2024-11-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's husband discov… |
| 2024-11-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and jer… |