Salvage & auction history — 2018 KIA SPORTAGE

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Auction records: 2 Branded title: SalvageLast recorded mileage: 68,736 miLast damage: Burn - InteriorRuns & drivesKeys2.4 L · 4 cyl4x2Gasoline

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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2018 Kia Sportage

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Louisville, KY

Burn - Interior68,736 miSalvage

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2018 Kia Sportage

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Sold for: US$3,600Verified sold price

Louisville, KY

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Make: KIA
Model: Sportage
Model year: 2018
Trim: QL
Body style: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors: 4
Drive train: 4x2
Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 2.4 L
Engine power: 181 hp
Engine model: GDI THETA II
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: KIA CORPORATION
Assembly country: SOUTH KOREA
Assembly plant: GWANG-JU
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

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Recalls and crash ratings

3 recall campaigns on recordOverall5 of 5 stars

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsDec 2018
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.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/moduleMar 2021
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Trailer hitchesSep 2022
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 accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2018 Kia Sportage SUV AWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

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2018 Kia Sportage

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