2018 KIA SORENTO L, LX

The vehicle is listed with a salvage title, with “vandalism” recorded as the auction’s primary damage classification. This is an unverified auction claim. Stage 1 reports that the photos do not show clear visible vandalism damage and that the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from the vehicle photos. No specific damage findings were provided in the inspection data. The VIN identifies this vehicle as a 2018 Kia Sorento SUV with four-wheel drive, a 3.3-liter gasoline V6 engine, and dual overhead camshaft design. It was manufactured by Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in West Point, Georgia, USA. The VIN decoder lists the trim as L/LX and identifies front, side, and first- and second-row curtain airbags, along with direct tire-pressure monitoring. Records list three applicable safety recalls for the 2018 Kia Sorento. Recall 18V656000 concerns an improperly welded cowl crossbar that could allow the steering column to separate and cause a loss of steering ability; the specified remedy is replacement of the cowl crossbar. Recall 17V784000 concerns side-curtain airbag components that may detach during deployment; the remedy is replacement of the affected airbags. Recall 22V703000 concerns a potential electrical short and fire risk in the tow-hitch harness module on vehicles equipped with the affected original or dealer-installed tow-hitch equipment. The prescribed remedy involves inspection and, where necessary, replacement of the fuse and/or tow-hitch harness module. Recall repair completion should be verified with Kia using the VIN before purchase.