Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2018 Kia Sportage.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle broke down on my family 2 hours away. The suv started engine failure with the engine light coming on then th… |
| 2026-01-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | At 113,000 my engine failed. It was determined that low compression occurred due to the first cylinder failing. I’ve be… |
| 2026-01-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Took my car for the theft recall and had it performed, my vehicle was stolen last night and the theft used a USB chargi… |
| 2025-12-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2018 kia sportage had oil consumption issue but did not notify car owners, lead to complete engine failure of my car at… |
| 2025-10-31 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I purchased a 2018 Kia Sportage and ever since the last few years the paint is starting to come off of this vehicle. I … |
| 2025-10-15 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000 (Trailer H… |
| 2025-10-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Kia Sportage has developed a loud engine knocking noise, which I understand is a known issue with Kia engines. I am … |
| 2025-09-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | This vehicle has a safety issue with the headlights. Basically, the low beams for both, driver and passenger sides are … |
| 2025-09-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2018 Kia Sportage (VIN [XXX] ) experienced complete engine failure due to low compression/internal combustion chambe… |
| 2025-09-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2018 Kia Sportage (2.4L Theta II GDI engine) suddenly triggered diagnostic trouble code P1326 (Knock Sensor Detectio… |
| 2025-09-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I started my car and it started shaking violently, and would jolt back and forth, I would be on the highway and the spe… |
| 2025-09-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Passenger outside rear view mirror the paint is peeling. It’s the original rear view mirror. Vehicle looks brand new e… |
| 2025-08-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle suffered from a catastrophic engine failure while driving on the highway. The vehicle stalled at highway sp… |
| 2025-07-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine has been consuming oil. When I brought it to the attention of the dealership the recommendation was to oil c… |
| 2025-07-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Due to excessive oil consumption and blow thru to catalytic converter, and burning of oil in the converter clogged up m… |
| 2025-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Excessive oil consumption and the engine is part of a "silent" recall. I would like my engine to be replaced before it … |
| 2025-06-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2018 Kia Sportage (VIN: [XXX] ) triggered a check engine light and entered limp mode. Diagnostic scan revealed DTC c… |
| 2025-06-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The code P1326 keeps popping up on my dash board even after changing it that part out which is claimed to be the knock … |
| 2025-06-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Paint peeling off side mirrors and rear spoiler |
| 2025-06-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My oil drain pan has a crack in it valvoline gave me a paper for me to fill this out, I was here at valoline on 6/8 and… |
| 2025-06-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle make and model has been documented to have had engine issues which has caused car fires from the engine comp… |
| 2025-05-31 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I was riding on the highway at about 65 mph and then the check engine light came on, the car slowed down and lost power… |
| 2025-05-11 | TRAILER HITCHES | No | 2 | The contact owned a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the accelerator p… |
| 2025-05-09 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | My check engine light has been on for some time . It will go off for a day and a half and then come back on . I was tol… |
| 2025-05-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I had an oil change done because my engine oil level was showing low on the dipstick. I had just had an oil change abou… |
| 2025-05-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed after an oil change… |
| 2025-03-18 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle serviced by an independent mobile… |
| 2025-03-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Driver power window regulator stopped working. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety is at risk becau… |
| 2025-02-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am writing regarding the KIA recall #SC336. About 6 months ago I noticed my 2018 KIA Sportage w 139,000 started usin… |
| 2025-02-20 | SEATS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became awar… |
| 2025-01-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexp… |
| 2025-01-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sudden strong hot fire smell out of nowhere. Immediately looked at my C to H gauge. It was not on C yet not all the way… |
| 2025-01-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | first time I had an issue was in August 2023, my check engine light came on, the car was losing power and sputtering. w… |
| 2025-01-01 | SEATS | No | 0 | Drivers seat reclines but gets sick in that position. You can toggle the control but sometimes it goes back into more o… |
| 2024-10-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | There has been High oil consumption after 100,000 miles and the low oil light has shown. It will burn more than a quart… |
| 2024-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I just found out by the jiffy lube manager where I go for my oil changes. That my Kia is involved in the oil consumptio… |
| 2024-09-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Connecting rod bearing failure on 2018 Kia Sportage two months after having been to the Kia dealership for a knock sens… |
| 2024-09-13 | ENGINE | No | 1 | The contact owned a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed black… |
| 2024-08-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I lost power and was sandwiched between semis and as I was going over one of the mountains, I went from 70 mph which wa… |
| 2024-07-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Engine failure due to oil composition leaking. |
| 2024-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Code P0303. Took car to dealer for diagnosis, dealer recommended long engine block replacement due to bad pistons. Kia … |
| 2024-05-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering. A… |
| 2024-05-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Wiring harness that goes to the battery and alternator had melted plastic, fried battery and alternator |
| 2024-05-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I've had an oil leak for a couple of years, typically having to put in 5 - 7 quarts of oil in between oil changes. In … |
| 2024-04-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The original factory engine is malfunctioning, causing excess oil consumption -- at or over one quart consumption per 1… |
| 2024-03-18 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V137000 (Service Br… |
| 2024-03-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I bought a vehicle from a dealership in 2021. The dealership sold me a 2018 Kia Sportage. To their knowledge, they stat… |
| 2024-02-02 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | I was in a collision and sandwiched in between cars severe front and back damage. No Air bags! |
| 2024-01-26 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On 1/26/2024 approximately 9am, my husband had been driving on the highway for about 2 hours and pulled over to shut hi… |
| 2024-01-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When pressing brake during operation, a noise comes from underneath vehicle. The warning lights goes off but come back … |