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2018 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Kia Sportage has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Kia Sportage

Engine
61
Electrical
21
Other
18
Powertrain
14
Steering
9
Brakes
8
Visibility
5
Structure
4
Lights
4
Seats
4
Speed Control
4

8

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

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...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 18, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21...
Jan 20, 2024SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWhen pressing brake during operation, a noise comes from underneath vehicle. The warning lights goes...
Apr 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKESBreaks failed to ingage and caused me to hit the back of the vehicle in front of me.
May 17, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21...
May 3, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21...
Apr 30, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21...
Jul 5, 2018SERVICE BRAKES2018 KIA SPORTAGE 4D 4X4 WHILE IN 'PARK' ROLLED DOWN HOME DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE ROLLED INTO STREET, WHI...
Apr 16, 2018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed a...

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