The service and repair manual for the 2018 Kia Sorento — 2.0L I4 and 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SX Sport Utility 4-Door · L Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door · SXL Sport Utility 4-Door · SX Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Pack Sport Utility 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 326 complaints · 131 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Sorento manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 212
- General Information 1,605
- Accessories & Equipment 6,718
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 606
- Body & Frame 1,081
- Maintenance 11
- Brakes 1,661
- Restraints 1,344
- Drivelines & Axles 67
- Steering 1,417
- Electrical 350
- Suspension 417
- Engine Mechanical 328
- Transmission 599
- Engine Performance 5,203
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Sorento
- Trailer Hitches · 22V703000A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 326 complaints and Kia has issued 131 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Sorento. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 Sorento manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 Sorento?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the SX Sport Utility 4-Door, L Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, SXL Sport Utility 4-Door, SX Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Pack Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2018 Sorento problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2018 Sorento, covering trailer hitches. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2018 Sorento wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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