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5XYPHDA51JG350418 — 2018 Kia Sorento Ex — auction Copart | MaxUsAutos

2018 Kia Sorento Ex

Lot #72211325 · VIN 5XYPHDA51JG350418

🇺🇸 CopartFire (Engine)Keys includedSoldAwaiting seller decision

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2018 Kia Sorento, Fire (Engine), Copart, VIN 5XYPHDA51JG350418 · photo 1 of 13

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What does the damage type «Burn - Engine» mean

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Auction Copart · Lot #72211325

Final bid3 050 USD19% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 16 265 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine588 649 ₴≈ 13 176 USD

1 · Auction price3 100 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT5 311 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 005 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 5XYPHDA51JG350418 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#72211325You are here

Copart

Sep 3, 2026

Sold

3 050 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Kia Sorento 2018

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 252. Of these — crashes: 12, fires: 11.

Most-reported systems

Engine
104
Exterior Lighting
41
Electrical System
29
Steering
26
Fuel/Propulsion System
13
Air Bags
10

Official recalls

Steering
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.
NHTSA campaign: 18V656000
Air Bags
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
NHTSA campaign: 17V784000
Trailer Hitches
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.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2018 Kia Sorento Ex

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