P0018 on Kia Sorento
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A
Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Kia Sorento context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.
Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).
- SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P0018.
- NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.
Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.
What P0018 Means on Your Kia Sorento
P0018 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A. This code relates to the fuel and air metering system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.
Real Kia Sorento Owner Reports
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
"Crankshaft position sensors, codes P0018. Car does not get up to speed, knocking and rattling sounds heard. Oil is correct fullness, was changed less than 1,000 miles ago, O2 sensor changed 2 weeks ago, but car continues to have new codes and more issues."
"My vehicle has a slow speed pick up and I’m getting code p0018 and has very rough idling !"
"We had issues with the TPMS in 2020. Took it to Tempe Kia on 7/30/2020. The following was done on vehicle. 1. Installed 37110 H7A00U 2."
All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Common Causes on Kia Sorento
Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
What To Do Next
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