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2018 Kia Sportage Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Kia Sportage has 18 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-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

18

Complaints

1

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Other Recalls

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...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPassenger outside rear view mirror the paint is peeling. It’s the original rear view mirror. Vehicl...
Jun 25, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPaint peeling off side mirrors and rear spoiler
Jun 10, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy oil drain pan has a crack in it valvoline gave me a paper for me to fill this out, I was here at ...
May 11, 2025TRAILER HITCHESThe contact owned a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH...
Jan 13, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERSudden strong hot fire smell out of nowhere. Immediately looked at my C to H gauge. It was not on C ...
Aug 1, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERI lost power and was sandwiched between semis and as I was going over one of the mountains, I went f...
Nov 11, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERDefective exterior rear passenger door handle came off completely when opening door.
Apr 13, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEAfter an oil change on Jan 4, 2023, I have driven approximately 3500 miles. On April 12 I had to bra...
Feb 1, 2023TRAILER HITCHESThe contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22...
Nov 29, 2022TRAILER HITCHESThe contact owns a 2018 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22...
Oct 13, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere wasn't an emissions control in my steering wheel. My car was stolen and was more than a total ...
Jun 8, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERKia motors is at it again, my Disabled Husband took car in twice to Dealer, who is licensed to sell ...
Jun 15, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERI was driving to work, sitting at a stoplight when my car started releasing smoke from under the hoo...
Jun 1, 2021FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEUNKNOWN. A warning light on dash comes on. It stays on up to 20 minutes then goes out. There does...
Aug 9, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERI HAVE A 2018 KIA SPORTAGE THAT HAS AIR VENTS PEELING. I WENT TO THE KIA DEALERSHIP AND WAS HOPING T...
Jun 13, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEDRIVING MY KIA SPORTAGE (GT LINE) AT ABOUT 30-40 MILES/HOUR, DESCENDING RED HILLS (JAMAICA) AND WIT...
Dec 4, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERI HAD MY KIA SPORTAGE OIL CHANGED, WAS TOLD MY A/C COMPRESSOR HOSE AT THE COMPRESSOR WAS LEAKING, CR...
May 1, 2018ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIN MOTION ; VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY, NO PICKUP MY LIFE IN DANGER SEVERAL TIMES. KIA HAS...

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