Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Kia Sportage has 61 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
61
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| 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... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ENGINE | 2018 kia sportage had oil consumption issue but did not notify car owners, lead to complete engine f... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | My Kia Sportage has developed a loud engine knocking noise, which I understand is a known issue with... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 Kia Sportage (2.4L Theta II GDI engine) suddenly triggered diagnostic trouble code P1326 (Kn... |
| 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 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... |
| May 9, 2025 | ENGINE | I had an oil change done because my engine oil level was showing low on the dipstick. I had just had... |
| May 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed ... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle serviced by an... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ENGINE | I am writing regarding the KIA recall #SC336. About 6 months ago I noticed my 2018 KIA Sportage w 1... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | ENGINE | first time I had an issue was in August 2023, my check engine light came on, the car was losing powe... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | ENGINE | There has been High oil consumption after 100,000 miles and the low oil light has shown. It will bur... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I just found out by the jiffy lube manager where I go for my oil changes. That my Kia is involved in... |