2018 Kia Sorento Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2018 Kia Sorento?
112 owners have reported engine problems on the 2018 Kia Sorento, 44% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 26,000–100,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
112 complaints 44% of all 2018 complaints 79,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (29 of 112). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Sorento year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2018 Kia Sorento. See all 3 recalls for this year.
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Common questions
What are common 2018 Kia Sorento engine problems?
Complaints most often name the oil / lubrication and hoses / plumbing.
At what mileage do 2018 Kia Sorento engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 26,000–100,000 miles. The middle value is about 79,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2018 Kia Sorento engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2018 Kia Sorento. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Sorento year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Sorento, with 718 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.