How many recall campaigns are listed for the 2018 KIA Sorento?

3 campaign records are listed in this dataset for this make, model, and model year.

Does this page confirm that my vehicle is affected?

No. This model-level record is not a VIN lookup and does not determine vehicle eligibility or repair status. Check official NHTSA resources for the vehicle identification number.

Where do the campaign summaries come from?

The summaries and related details are shown from public NHTSA recall records. The local dataset was retrieved 2026-11-01.

Vehicle recall record

2018 KIA Sorento

3 recall campaigns · 2017–2022 · 1 with a do-not-park-indoors warning

Campaigns: 3
First notice: 2017-12-08
Latest notice: 2022-09-19
Same-make model-year average: 2.2

Risk markers carried in the record

Safety-related source flags

1 park-outside warning

These labels reflect flags carried in the collected record. Read each official notice for its full scope and current remedy information.

The markers above summarize fields available in this dataset. A missing marker is not a safety finding. Recall status and remedy eligibility can depend on vehicle identification number, equipment, production date, and whether a repair has already been completed.

Recall distribution by component

3 component categories

Counts and shares use the vehicle-level recall records shown below. The horizontal bar is scaled to the largest category on this page.
Component	Campaigns	Share
STEERING	1	33.3%
AIR BAGS	1	33.3%
TRAILER HITCHES	1	33.3%

Component labels follow the source record's component field. Where the source includes a more detailed subcomponent after a colon, this distribution groups the record under the first component segment. Shares are calculated against 3 campaigns and rounded to one decimal place, so displayed percentages may not sum to exactly 100 percent.

Recall dates by calendar year

3 calendar years

These are recall notice dates, not vehicle model years.
Calendar year	Campaigns	Relative volume
2017	1
2018	1
2022	1

The timeline groups campaign records by their reported recall date. This explains why the date range (2017–2022) can begin before or end after model year 2018. The underlying vehicle may be covered by notices issued in several different calendar years.

Recall campaign details

3 vehicle-level records

Campaign summaries, consequences, and remedies are preserved from the collected NHTSA source text.
Campaign	Date	Component	Summary and source details	Flags
22V703000	2022-09-19	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 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness install… Read the complete source text Summary 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 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. Consequence A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.	Park outside
18V656000	2018-09-21	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steerin… Read the complete source text Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate. Consequence If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.	No listed flag
17V784000	2017-12-08	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. Read the complete source text Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. Consequence If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.	No listed flag

Each row represents a campaign listed for this make, model, and model year. A campaign can also cover other vehicles. The excerpt above is a direct beginning of the source summary; expand a row to read the complete summary and any consequence or remedy text included in the local record.

How 2018 KIA Sorento compares within KIA

10 listed 2018 model-year records

Other collected KIA records for model year 2018.
Vehicle	Campaigns	Date range
KIA Forte	3	2021-04-13–2022-01-25
KIA Sedona	3	2018-05-23–2022-01-25
KIA Soul Ev	3	2022-01-25–2023-10-26
KIA Sportage	3	2018-12-19–2022-09-19
KIA Optima	2	2018-03-08–2023-08-24
KIA Optima Hybrid	2	2021-10-29–2023-08-24
KIA Cadenza	1	2021-03-04–2021-03-04
KIA Rio	1	2021-08-09–2021-08-09
KIA Soul	1	2022-01-25–2022-01-25

This comparison is calculated from vehicle records for the same make and model year in this snapshot. It is a simple arithmetic average, not an industry benchmark. A model may appear under more than one configuration in the source data, and campaign counts do not indicate the probability that a specific vehicle has an unresolved defect.

Data source and interpretation

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, retrieved 2026-11-01. Recall records reflect manufacturer reports submitted to NHTSA. Absence of a recall here does not mean a vehicle is defect-free.

This page reports 3 campaign records, groups them into 3 component categories, and places the notice dates into these calendar years: 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2022: 1. These are derived views of the supplied records, not additional findings from NHTSA.

The collection includes model-year records with one or more recalls. It is not a complete vehicle history, VIN eligibility result, repair-status check, safety rating, or guarantee that the source has no later updates. Confirm current campaign details and vehicle applicability with official NHTSA information and the manufacturer.