Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Kia Sportage has 3 recalls, 152 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
152
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
21V137000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Uni...
22V703000
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Kia Sportage SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle broke down on my family 2 hours away. The suv started engine failure with the engine ligh... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | ENGINE | At 113,000 my engine failed. It was determined that low compression occurred due to the first cylind... |
| Jan 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Took my car for the theft recall and had it performed, my vehicle was stolen last night and the thef... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ENGINE | 2018 kia sportage had oil consumption issue but did not notify car owners, lead to complete engine f... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | STRUCTURE | I purchased a 2018 Kia Sportage and ever since the last few years the paint is starting to come off ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This vehicle has a safety issue with the headlights. Basically, the low beams for both, driver and p... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | My 2018 Kia Sportage (VIN [XXX] ) experienced complete engine failure due to low compression/interna... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 Kia Sportage (2.4L Theta II GDI engine) suddenly triggered diagnostic trouble code P1326 (Kn... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I started my car and it started shaking violently, and would jolt back and forth, I would be on the ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Passenger outside rear view mirror the paint is peeling. It’s the original rear view mirror. Vehicl... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle suffered from a catastrophic engine failure while driving on the highway. The vehicle st... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine has been consuming oil. When I brought it to the attention of the dealership the recommen... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Due to excessive oil consumption and blow thru to catalytic converter, and burning of oil in the con... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption and the engine is part of a "silent" recall. I would like my engine to be ... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 Kia Sportage (VIN: [XXX] ) triggered a check engine light and entered limp mode. Diagnostic ... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | ENGINE | The code P1326 keeps popping up on my dash board even after changing it that part out which is claim... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint peeling off side mirrors and rear spoiler |
| Jun 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My oil drain pan has a crack in it valvoline gave me a paper for me to fill this out, I was here at ... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle make and model has been documented to have had engine issues which has caused car fires f... |