| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V703000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 11, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170628 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V656000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170905 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V784000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2018 Kia Sorento Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2018 Kia Sorento have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2018 Kia Sorento has atleast 10 recalls.Q: What are the 2018 Kia Sorento recalls?
A: The 2018 Kia Sorento recalls include: TRAILER HITCHES, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW.
A: Yes, the 2018 Kia Sorento has atleast 10 recalls.Q: What are the 2018 Kia Sorento recalls?
A: The 2018 Kia Sorento recalls include: TRAILER HITCHES, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW.