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 32,800 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 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V .
Vin Numbers
- KNDPR3A67J7348945
- KNDPR3A64J7461459
Safety and Reliability
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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.