2018 Kia Sorento
2018 Kia Sorento in NHTSA data: length 477 cm, curb weight 1,680–1,860 kg and 3 recall campaigns.
2018 Kia Sorento at a glance
NHTSA lists 6 specification rows for the 2018 Kia Sorento. Overall length is 477 cm (187.8 in), width 189 cm, height 171 cm and wheelbase 278 cm (109.4 in). Curb weight is 1,680–1,860 kg (3,704–4,101 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 477 cm (2017: 477 cm) and curb weight 1,680–1,860 kg (2017: 1,680–1,860 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORENTO EX/LIMITED AWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,816 kg4,004 lb |
| SORENTO EX/LIMITED FWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,759 kg3,878 lb |
| SORENTO L/LX FWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,680 kg3,704 lb |
| SORENTO LX AWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,742 kg3,840 lb |
| SORENTO V6 AWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,860 kg4,101 lb |
| SORENTO V6 FWD | 477 cm187.8 in | 189 cm74.4 in | 171 cm67.3 in | 278 cm109.4 in | 1,800 kg3,968 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Sorento
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V703000 | 19 September 2022 | 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 installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture… NHTSA: park outside |
| 18V656000 | 21 September 2018 | 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 steering column to separate. |
| 17V784000 | 8 December 2017 | 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. |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.