# \#kia **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/kia/292.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2011 kia sportage stuck in sport mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-stuck-in-sport-mode/192357)
**Author:** [@Fashionablefrog40\_186494](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fashionablefrog40_186494)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-stuck-in-sport-mode/192357 "2026-10-28T02:26:40Z")
I have turned the car off while the car is in sport mode. I have to shift the car while it’s in drive to a separate part. I have no idea how to get it back into automatic let alone back into Park. I tried using the shif… --- ## [If you own(ed) a 2016 or 2017 Kia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-a-2016-or-2017-kia/206190)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-a-2016-or-2017-kia/206190 "2026-09-07T04:15:54Z")
… Sportage or Optima, you may qualify for a cash settlement in regard to the repair of defective window regulators. https://kiawindowregulatorsettlement.com/ --- ## [Frayed Battery Ground Strap Almost Down To Its Last Strand!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frayed-battery-ground-strap-almost-down-to-its-last-strand/205669)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frayed-battery-ground-strap-almost-down-to-its-last-strand/205669 "2026-05-14T22:08:13Z")
This 2016 Kia Rio has a a seriously corroded and frayed braided geoundstrap! I now have replaced it. --- ## [Car battery tests fine, but needs jumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-tests-fine-but-needs-jumped/201318)
**Author:** [@trevorcc2000\_194301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trevorcc2000_194301)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-tests-fine-but-needs-jumped/201318 "2025-08-06T14:46:17Z")
I’ve ran into a bit of an odd issue with my start system for my Kia. I installed a cruise control kit from Kia which is really just a plug n play. I disconnected the battery and installed the cruise control without issue… --- ## [Powertrain issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-issues/201054)
**Author:** [@Jaretac\_194140](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaretac_194140)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-issues/201054 "2025-07-18T19:32:17Z")
Driving our van we suddenly got a check engine light and the engine noticably started to run rough. It seems like it runs rougher at lower speeds but at highway speeds improves some. We thought for a minute we got bad g… --- ## [Kia paint peeling/flaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-paint-peeling-flaking/201042)
**Author:** [@shaye30\_194134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaye30_194134)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-paint-peeling-flaking/201042 "2025-07-17T15:47:52Z")
If anyone has had trouble with peeling or flaking of their paint on a Kia please go here and file a complaint. The more complaints that are filed for the same issue the better the chances are that they’re forced to issue… --- ## [2020 Kia Sportage - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-peeling-paint/199487)
**Author:** [@7Towers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/7Towers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-peeling-paint/199487 "2025-07-16T09:54:36Z")
In August 2023 I purchased a 2020 Kia Sportage with 6,800 miles. Currently it has 17,000 miles and the clear coat is peeling off both side mirrors and also the liftgate. My climate isn’t harsh by any means. This is clear… --- ## [2009 Kia Rio5 - Best tire pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio5-best-tire-pressure/200494)
**Author:** [@Robweaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robweaver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio5-best-tire-pressure/200494 "2025-06-04T15:16:40Z")
Tyre pressure to use ..potholes etc --- ## [Stuck License Plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-license-plate/200490)
**Author:** [@cartalk.com.capsize807\_193786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk.com.capsize807_193786)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-license-plate/200490 "2025-06-02T03:02:17Z")
Hi, I just bought a used KIA and I’m having the hardest time removing the license plate off of this thing. The bolt is pretty rusted and when I turn it it just turns the whole thing. Essentially the inside “shaft?” just… --- ## [Replacement sorrento turn signal socket misalignment, help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sorrento-turn-signal-socket-misalignment-help/200310)
**Author:** [@nifty\_193663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nifty_193663)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sorrento-turn-signal-socket-misalignment-help/200310 "2025-05-16T20:12:13Z")
Hi - I replaced the faulty headlight assemblies on my 2013 kia sorrento several years ago. (After repeated bulbs dying too fast, wire harnesses melting, etc - was a recall.) It’s been on good behavior since then. Last … --- ## [Car choices in a bumpy area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choices-in-a-bumpy-area/200052)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choices-in-a-bumpy-area/200052 "2025-05-14T13:49:24Z")
Hi, want to run something by you all. I have a 2013 Kia Forte EX. It’s got 130k miles on it, and I bought it 5 years ago with all maintenance records provided, and I have taken my 15 years of lessons from Car Talk and d… --- ## [2018 Kia Sedona - Seepage around head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sedona-seepage-around-head-gasket/200008)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sedona-seepage-around-head-gasket/200008 "2025-04-28T18:25:26Z")
I’m looking at a 2018 Kia Sedona with 70k miles. I’m noticing seepage (not a leak) around the head gasket going around the majority of the engine. I did a exhaust gas leak test in the coolant reservoir reservoir and the … --- ## [Ok to monitor very small oil pan seal leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-monitor-very-small-oil-pan-seal-leak/199693)
**Author:** [@NEatonJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NEatonJr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-monitor-very-small-oil-pan-seal-leak/199693 "2025-04-12T03:47:30Z")
I recently noticed drops of something on the floor of our garage under the Kia so I took it into Firestone to have a leak-check done. They determined that the seal on the “upper” oil pan has a very small leak, with it ac… --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento - Goes into limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-goes-into-limp-mode/199625)
**Author:** [@Joeboy85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joeboy85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-goes-into-limp-mode/199625 "2025-03-28T15:50:09Z")
Goes to limp mode tac.quit --- ## [Charcoal oil caked on block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-oil-caked-on-block/199298)
**Author:** [@purplehzink\_192988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/purplehzink_192988)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-oil-caked-on-block/199298 "2025-02-27T22:42:01Z")
I went to do a spark plug change and then had to replace the valve cover gasket and then stopped in shock. The previous owners (friends of mine who gave me the car) never changed the oil so this was the results. What is … --- ## [2014 Kia Sportage - CEL says Catalytic converter, but I don't believe it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sportage-cel-says-catalytic-converter-but-i-dont-believe-it/199118)
**Author:** [@jrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sportage-cel-says-catalytic-converter-but-i-dont-believe-it/199118 "2025-02-18T00:11:11Z")
check light on and code shows catalytic converter but car displays none of the symptoms associated with that. what else could it be? --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Dash cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-dash-cracks/198999)
**Author:** [@armandog07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/armandog07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-dash-cracks/198999 "2025-02-07T16:15:51Z")
Dash board began cracking 18 months ago and as kept cracking all over. Car with 23,000 miles always parked in shaded garage --- ## [2013 Kia Sorento - Alternator replacement cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-alternator-replacement-cost/198882)
**Author:** [@whatisthis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whatisthis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-alternator-replacement-cost/198882 "2025-02-01T18:52:55Z")
cost to replace an alternator on car with 130,000 miles and battery --- ## [Car won't start after replacing the fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-replacing-the-fuel-pump/198704)
**Author:** [@Imamstre2u\_192498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imamstre2u_192498)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-replacing-the-fuel-pump/198704 "2025-01-16T16:49:56Z")
My check engine light came on and my cars vague diagnosis said there is a problem with the emissions control system. Before i could take it to a shop about a week later it died while driving. I couldn’t get it started a… --- ## [Put new tires on back of car. Can't use or difficult to use hand pump. WHY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-new-tires-on-back-of-car-cant-use-or-difficult-to-use-hand-pump-why/198588)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-new-tires-on-back-of-car-cant-use-or-difficult-to-use-hand-pump-why/198588 "2025-01-10T22:14:54Z")
I have a RAV4 2015 and wife Kia Optima 2016. I have a schwinn bike pump in each trunk to fill tires (especially if on the road). The pump works on my RAV no problem. Last tire change was in 2021. The optima had 7 yr tire… --- ## [Noise When Turning Steering Wheel of Kia Niro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-turning-steering-wheel-of-kia-niro/195664)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-turning-steering-wheel-of-kia-niro/195664 "2024-12-07T15:34:37Z")
When I turn my steering wheel of my 2021 Kia Niro for things like parking the car, I hear a noise. It sounds like a mild scratching noise or maybe like I’m dragging very flat tires over of the pavement (as the wheels tu… --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento - What's my budget to get a door fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-whats-my-budget-to-get-a-door-fixed/198238)
**Author:** [@Joe05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-whats-my-budget-to-get-a-door-fixed/198238 "2024-12-03T21:10:38Z")
Rear door behind the driver’s won’t open inside or outside. What is the estmated cost to fixing it? --- ## [Kia rio P2191 P0310 help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-p2191-p0310-help/198178)
**Author:** [@Gayle4545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayle4545)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-p2191-p0310-help/198178 "2024-12-01T20:35:41Z")
Kia Rio check engine light on, can’t figure out what’s wrong. I have a Kia Rio 2013. Recently the check engine light went on, the OBD2 reader tells me “p2191 system too lean at higher load bank 1” and “p0130 o2 sensor c… --- ## [KIA's new body-on-frame pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kias-new-body-on-frame-pickup/197872)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kias-new-body-on-frame-pickup/197872 "2024-11-03T06:22:50Z")
… could be very competitive–if they decide to market it in The US: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62748062/2026-kia-tasman-revealed/?utm\_campaign=trueanthemFBCD&utm\_medium=social&utm\_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawG… --- ## [Can an oil drain plug back itself out quickly or was it a lie?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-oil-drain-plug-back-itself-out-quickly-or-was-it-a-lie/197696)
**Author:** [@pucmw11\_191663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pucmw11_191663)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-oil-drain-plug-back-itself-out-quickly-or-was-it-a-lie/197696 "2024-10-31T16:13:36Z")
Was driving our 2020 kia soul down the highway yesterday and hear a metallic clunk. Within 3-5 seconds, tons of white smoke out the rear but motor is still running fine, not heating up, no oil light (yet). Pull off the … --- ## [Will changing size of wheel and tire void manufacturer warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changing-size-of-wheel-and-tire-void-manufacturer-warranty/191850)
**Author:** [@Defaultemode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Defaultemode)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-changing-size-of-wheel-and-tire-void-manufacturer-warranty/191850 "2024-10-02T07:04:15Z")
2022 Kia Seltos LX Will need to replace tires soon… Considering downsizing from 17s to 16s and maximizing the side wall height of the tire to dampen road noise and vibrations etc. Beef up the comfort and pot hole resis… --- ## [2007 Kia Amanti Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-amanti-reliability/195617)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-amanti-reliability/195617 "2024-08-16T01:16:44Z")
Does anyone know the general reliability of a 2007 Kia Amanti with the 3.8L engine and 5 speed automatic? Any major known issues? I have not been able to find much info on this online. Found a very cheap one in my area w… --- ## [Here's a weird one for Kia/Hyundai owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-weird-one-for-kia-hyundai-owners/195233)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-weird-one-for-kia-hyundai-owners/195233 "2024-08-11T22:03:29Z")
In areas that have been experiencing extreme heat, the gas tank on some Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata models has expanded to such an extent that the floor panel has become deformed, the tank comes into direct contact with t… --- ## [Engine swap from kia to kia help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-from-kia-to-kia-help-please/40420)
**Author:** [@teenchanic09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teenchanic09)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-from-kia-to-kia-help-please/40420 "2024-07-31T17:22:50Z")
hello I am considering purchasing a 1994 kia sportage with a manual tranny and it needs a engine so i was thinking i could take the one out of my current sportage which is a 2001 automatic. both are 4x4. what would i nee… --- ## [Infrequent Noise, Kia Ray, Any Ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infrequent-noise-kia-ray-any-ideas/195383)
**Author:** [@thestumbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thestumbler)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infrequent-noise-kia-ray-any-ideas/195383 "2024-07-23T23:02:51Z")
I have a 2016 Kia Ray, a small “box on wheels” kind of car – 999 cc gasoline engine. It is a South Korean model (not sold in North America), but I think my question is generic enough where that isn’t critical. It has dis… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/kia/292.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=kia)