Kia Problems

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The Latest Kia Problems
Boot won’t open

Same problem , Boot won’t open since the cold weather started around -6 Celsius Can hear a motor whirring when pressing the catch

2018 Kia Stonic 1.6
Posted: Jan 18, 2024
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I have a 2011 1.6 Sportage that is creating a Rubbing Soond Whilst driving

it seems as though the Car is struggling to engage the gears

2011 Kia Sportage 1.6
Posted: Nov 20, 2023
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Acceleration causes and how to fix it?

Acceleration causes and how to fix it?

2015 Kia Cerato 1.8 TDI
Posted: Jun 30, 2023
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When I am driving, there is resistance - almost like the brakes are still applied.

This resistance causes vibration in steering wheel and pedals at higher speeds. The brakes have been checked and I have been told to check the servo and ABS pump. Please advise, thanks (It is noted this problem doesn't occur all the time wh...

2013 Kia cee’d 1.6 Diesel CRDi EcoDynamics 2
Posted: Mar 20, 2023
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Electrical issue

All seatbelt warning lights flash, rear view cameras comes on even if moving forward, indicators blink must faster and system warning light comes on.

2019 Kia Stonic 1.0
Posted: Feb 26, 2023
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Extremely heavy clutch pedal. No slip and no noise

I have an extremely heavy clutch pedal on my Kia picanto. It's been heavy since I bought the car 2 years ago but I've put up with it. There is no slip , shudder or bearing noises but the amount of pressure I have to apply feels like somethi...

2014 Kia Picanto Vr7
Posted: Feb 26, 2023
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Handbrake light on dashboard on almost all the time

When driving, the handbrake indicator comes on.. was occasionally to start with, but now is pretty much all the time.

2012 Kia Venga 1 Ecodynamics
Posted: Jan 23, 2023
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Driver side headlight and side light not working

hi kia creed diesel 2013 driver side light not working head light and side light but main beem light works been thro all fuses but all look good dont even think theres a fuse for light cant find on fuse box ive checked bulbs on other side a...

2013 Kia Ceed 1.6 diesel
Posted: Jan 13, 2023
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Boot won’t open

Boot won’t open, press the catch on the boot and nothing, it makes a noise as if to open but doesn’t

2018 Kia Stonic 1.6
Posted: Jan 6, 2023
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Suspension noise (thumping) on uneven roads

on moderate uneven roads there is a wooden sounding thumping. MOT has been passed with no comments

2012 Kia Venga venga 2
Posted: Oct 10, 2022
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The motor is not starting

It swings but no spark

2005 Kia Magentis 2 liter
Posted: Sep 28, 2022
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Heater stays on

no air con re-gassed told problem could be panel in dashboard heater stays on, maybe to expensive to fix

2007 Kia Magentis 1.8
Posted: Jul 19, 2022
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The battery is flat and need to take it out to charge but i can not open the door on key fob or by using the key ?

because i can not open door i cannot release bonnet catch to get to the battery

2012 Kia Venga 1600
Posted: Jun 16, 2022
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Rattling from front suspension

ok ongood roads but chatters onpoor roads

2016 Kia Venga 1.6 petrol
Posted: May 30, 2022
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Fuel tank

Suspected hole in the fuel tank, as petrol was leaking

2008 Kia Sportage Sportage xs
Posted: May 26, 2022
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Persistent warning light activation

test meter suggests Crankshaft position sensor" at fault but garages all seem to disagree

2005 Kia Magentis 2litre twin overhead cam
Posted: May 11, 2022
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Clock won't set

When I press and hold the set button on the clock, nothing happens. No flashing of the time or date

2011 Kia cee’d 1.6 ceed ecodynamic
Posted: May 9, 2022
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Hard to get in to reverse at times

sporadic problems going into reverse

2016 Kia Picanto 1.2 hatchback
Posted: Apr 14, 2022
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Intermittent pauses of engine which feels as though the brake is being applied

During a normal run the engine will intermittently feel as though there is a loss of power which only lasts a split second. The impression I get is as if the engine is struggling to breath. This happens at most speeds up to 70 mph. There...

2018 Kia Venga 1.6 petrol
Posted: Mar 14, 2022
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Clutch

Floppy clutch pedal, struggling to get in gear.

2014 Kia Rio 1.1
Posted: Mar 7, 2022
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