2018 Kia Sportage Review

2018 Kia Sportage is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 176.40 in length and 64.40 in height. Made in South Korea, 2018 Kia Sportage has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 25,000 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2018 Kia Sportage. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of No data gallon. The engine is 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V .

Make: Kia
Model: Sportage
Trims Available: 6
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $25,000 USD
Tires: P225/60R17

Kia Sportage 2018 Trims

2018 Kia Sportage LX FWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 30 HWY

2018 Kia Sportage LX AWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 Kia Sportage SX AWD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 Kia Sportage EX FWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 Kia Sportage SX FWD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 Kia Sportage EX AWD

Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • KNDPMCAC9J7346165
  • KNDPMCAC9J7335361
  • KNDPMCAC3J7313324
  • KNDPMCAC8J7379772
  • KNDPMCAC9J7311268
  • KNDPMCAC1J7338660
  • KNDPMCAC7J7315819
  • KNDPMCAC6J7304357
  • KNDPMCAC0J7314396
  • KNDPMCAC3J7450568
  • KNDPMCAC5J7430984
  • KNDPMCAC0J7318237
  • KNDPMCAC4J7313025
  • KNDPMCAC9J7310900
  • KNDPMCAC6J7337679
  • KNDPMCAC0J7322210

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 18V907000 started on /Date(1545195600000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2018 Kia Sportage is related to the latest recall where "a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire". 2018 Kia Sportage is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2017 Kia Sportage.

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There are 1 recalls recorded in our database for 2018 Kia Sportage that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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2018 Kia Sportage is made in South Korea between 1995 to 2023.

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2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

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$23,500 - $34,300
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2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

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$23,500 - $34,300
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Kia Optima

$23,500 - $34,300
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2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Optima Hybrid

$23,500 - $34,300
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5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

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$23,500 - $34,300
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$23,500 - $34,300
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2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

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$23,500 - $34,300
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2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

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$23,500 - $34,300
6 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Soul

$23,500 - $34,300
6 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Soul EV

$23,500 - $34,300
6 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Sportage

$23,500 - $34,300
6 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

Kia Stinger

$23,500 - $34,300
6 Trims
5
1
2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

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