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2018 Kia Sportage Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Kia Sportage has 5 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-related recalls.

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

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 23, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPERWindshield cracking for no reason. No chips to signify it was hit. Noticed a zigzag on Friday 9/23 a...
Jul 20, 2022VISIBILITY/WIPERDriving on the freeway when the glass on the driver side passenger door suddenlty shattered into lit...
May 17, 2020VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SP...
Jul 5, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPERWHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED SENDING GLASS THROUGHOUT THE INTER...
Apr 11, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPERI WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED.

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