2018 Kia Sorento safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
12
complaints reporting a crash
11
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 10 report injuries (11 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles were involved in 48 fatal crashes with 23 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskDebris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed… · Sep 19, 2022
- Crash riskCowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering… · Sep 21, 2018
- Crash riskSide curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during… · Dec 8, 2017