Model year 2018 · Kia

2018 Kia Sorento recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Sorento — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 19, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SORENTO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Sorento, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V703000	September 19, 2022	Trailer HitchesPark outside
18V656000	September 21, 2018	Steering › Column
17V784000	December 8, 2017	Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Steering (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V703000Manufacturer no. SC249

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: September 19, 2022
Owner notification: July 27, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 70,887 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SORENTO

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V703000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V656000Manufacturer no. SC167

Steering › Column

Report received by NHTSA: September 21, 2018
Owner notification: October 26, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 97 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Kia Sorento: June 28, 2017 – July 20, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SORENTO

Components: Steering › Column; Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V656000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V784000Manufacturer no. SC159

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: December 8, 2017
Owner notification: December 18, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,014 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Kia Sorento: September 5, 2017 – November 29, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SORENTO

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V784000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 20, 2022.