2018 KIA SORENTO Recalls — Canada & USA

Looking at these recalls, Recalls 2 and 5 describe the same underlying steering column separation defect. Recalls 3 and 6 describe the same side curtain airbag diffuser detachment defect. I'll treat each pair as a single issue. The 2018 Kia Sorento has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a steering column that can separate from its mounting, causing complete loss of steering control and raising the risk of a crash. Two separate fire risks also affect this vehicle. The tow hitch wiring harness, whether factory-installed or dealer-added, can overheat and start a fire while the vehicle is parked or moving. There is also a risk of an engine compartment fire from the anti-lock brake control module, which can ignite with the vehicle parked or in motion. On the occupant safety side, a component inside the side curtain airbags can break loose during deployment and become a projectile inside the cabin, raising the risk of injury to occupants.