2018 Kia Sorento Electrical System Problems
The 2018 Kia Sorento's Electrical System drew 57 complaints, 22% of all 254 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 33,000. Three complaints mention fires, though NHTSA lists no related recall for this component.
- Electrical System complaints
- 57
- 22% of 254
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 33,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Headlights set to auto randomly shut off while driving, sometimes for several seconds, on highways and city streets alike.
- Some owners report the vehicle losing power or stalling suddenly at highway speed, with the engine going into limp mode.
- Several complaints describe smoke or fire originating from the vehicle, in one case after the vehicle stalled and lost power at 60 mph.
- One owner reported power steering warning lights appearing before the vehicle later caught fire during a dealer test drive.
- Other electrical complaints include heater vent controls failing to work and door locks locking and unlocking on their own.
When 2018 Kia Sorento electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 19, 2018, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Kia Sorento
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Sorento model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Kia Sorento?
- NHTSA lists 57 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Sorento, which is 22% of the 254 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Kia Sorento electrical system?
- No. NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for this Electrical System issue on the 2018 Sorento.
- At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 33,000 miles.
- Have there been fires linked to the 2018 Sorento's electrical system?
- NHTSA complaints include 3 reports mentioning fire in connection with this component, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.
- What specific electrical symptoms do owners describe?
- Owners describe headlights shutting off unexpectedly while driving, sudden loss of power or limp mode, and in some cases smoke or fire from the vehicle.