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2018 Kia Sorento

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

11L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,410

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2023449 · manufacturer campaign RC184

11 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2016–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, wear inside the multi-function switch could cause the headlights to turn off suddenly when the switch is in the AUTO mode.

Why it matters

A loss of headlights would reduce visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace certain parts in the multi-function switch. To reduce the safety risk, Kia recommends not to use the AUTO mode until the recall repairs have been completed.

49,277 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021680 · manufacturer campaign RC152

5 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sedona 2015–2021 · Sorento 2016–2020 · Sportage 2017–2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness that could fail. Over time, water could leak into the control module and cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be loss of the trailer lights. Note: This recall affects trailer wiring harness kits that may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase, or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.

Why it matters

A loss of trailer lights could make the trailer less visible. In addition, other drivers may not recognize that the vehicle ahead is braking or intends to turn. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the trailer wiring harness. If the harness is from the lot (batch) affected by this problem, the dealer will replace it. Kia recommends that you should always check to ensure that trailer lights work properly before towing.

9,612 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019143 · manufacturer campaign SC026

18 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2014–2018 · Sorento 2015–2018 · Sportage 2014–2018

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles repaired under Service Campaign SC023 already have this software update.

79,301 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2019098 · manufacturer campaign RC124

27 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: Optima 2014–2018 · Sorento 2015–2018 · Sportage 2014–2018

What is wrong

When the engine was replaced under warranty or under Kia's Product Improvement Campaign SC023, the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair.

Why it matters

Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.

760 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018533 · manufacturer campaign RC118

26 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bracket that secures the steering column assembly may have been improperly welded and could separate. If this occurs, a driver may notice a loose feeling and/or a loud clunking noise from the steering column while turning the steering wheel. Ultimately, this could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the cross cowl bar assembly to ensure the steering column assembly is properly secured.

31 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017657 · manufacturer campaign RC112

21 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: Sorento 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the inflator diffuser installed in certain side curtain air bag modules may not have been manufactured correctly. If the vehicle were involved in a crash that warranted side curtain airbag deployment, this could potentially lead to the diffuser detaching. If the diffuser were to detach, it could become a projectile in the occupant compartment, and could cause a tear that could result in the side curtain airbag to not fully inflate. Both of these conditions could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both the right and left hand side curtain airbags.

350 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 26% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
259 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Kia Sorento have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2018 Kia Sorento. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Kia Sorento get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Kia Sorento at 11 L/100 km combined, emitting 259 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Kia Sorento for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,410 in fuel, producing roughly 5,082 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.