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KIA Motors Service received from Darcars Lanham Kia

Events that occurred with Kia, pure frustration on how I have been treated as a consumer who has limited funds and NO time for substandard work. Below are the events that have transpired during this car repair journey: 1. Car towed in for service Monday, 2/2/2026, at 11:10 for scheduled appt. a. Explained to Jamaiya that a new battery was installed that...

KIA Motors 2019 Kia Sorento

KIA Motors Lack of full disclosure on vehicle purchase

I was sold a used car at Kia on the Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA on May 2, 2025. Beginning in May, 2025 I had to get a tow at least once a month because battery died. I have AAA I used up all my alloted tows and battery replacements in June, July, August, and September. In October, Kia sent their mechanics to my residence to pick up the car, replace the...

KIA Motors Paid way over window sticker with out being told

when i brought my 2023 sportage hybird it was done over the phone and they brought it to my house in a snow storm.they ask me what i would like my monthly payment to be and i told them 400.00 and they gotthat for me 425.00. they went over the contract with me and my wife ,everything looked good . a couple of months ago i was looking through my manuals and i...

KIA Motors 2022 kia k5

I had brought the car towed in from Norwich CT on December 1st, 2025, and I am submitting this complaint to formally document on going and serious issues with my Kia K5, which has resulted in need for a completely new engine replacement. I am unable to commute to work and I am being charged with Enterprise over 900 dollars also. I would like a fair...

KIA Motors Argued with me over the word 'yes'

Wed., 28-Jan-26, 01:30pm. Called Kia Finance to make out first payment on out new Kia Lease. Respondent answered and I apologized as the dealership was to make our payments automatic. All good thus far. He asked if he was authorized to draft from our bank account, I replied, "of course." He said, what's the answer, I said, "of course, you may draw from my...

KIA Motors Prise en charge - Problème de fiabilité

KIA Motors Lease taxes not paid.

I have purchased several vehicles from Kia. I leased a 2024 Telluride and paid property taxes but I can't get anything to renew my tags. Now my tags have expired because the u-drive it fee or some other tax hasn't been paid. I've spoken to the clerk's office, Hyundai, kia title area and there's a issue with Hyundai. No one seems to can fix the problem...

KIA Motors A issue with the service department

Hi I have a 2023 kia forte gt. I purchased it new in Aug or July of 2022. Kia have replaced the clutch in the transmission twice last time being about a month ago. When I put my car in reverse its a hard shift. I took it into Kia of Merrillville. They ran a diagnostic test on the vehicle they said that it passed but the technician documented that he felt a...

KIA Motors 2023 Kia Sportage X-line

Kia Case # 25653802 Sunroof applique shattered one night (overnight) in my driveway for no apparent reason. I have contacted Tina at Corporate (949-468-4799) and she has declined to return any of my calls after telling my daughter she was escalating this issue (since early November 2025). It is my daughters car and she needed to get it repaired so I...

KIA Motors Kia 2023 Kia Sportage driver side seat belt

The seatbelt does not retract back into the side post and it is always getting stuck between the door and the door frame. I have mentioned this to the Dealer a couple of times and they said that it’s normal with this model. I don’t believe that it’s normal it is not a problem on the passenger side or with my 2024 sportsge . it seems like it’s a safety...

KIA Motors Cooling fan suddenly starts when engine is shut off

We own a 2020 Kia Telluride with 67000 miles and this problem starting happening within the last two weeks. Basically, my wife has parked the Telluride in our garage or at work, and suddenly the fan starts running, even after a few hours after parking, in other words, the engine is not hot. It's impossible to anticipate when this situation will happen, it...

KIA Motors Paint peeling (snow white pearl)

I have a peeling paint issue as well. Fortunately not too widespread (yet). The affected areas seem to be limited to the hood only. Hopefully it will not get worse. The paint color (Snow White Pearl) apparently has been discontinued due to the numerous complaints already filed. I have already filed a complaint with NHTSA on 11-22-25. I found 5 other NHTSA...

KIA Motors Kia sportage

I’m posting this because I have now made three separate attempts to schedule an oil consumption test for my 2021 Kia Sportage (90,800 miles), and I still have not been able to move forward. On my first attempt, I was told I could only work with the original advisor who documented the issue, even though that person was unavailable — which delayed the...

KIA Motors Unaffordable payments

I purchased a car from Kia in Daytona in January of 2025. I went in with my little daughter and was taken advantage of. I had three men surrounding me to purchase this car, was told my current car then wouldn't make it out of the parking lot, power steering went bad. I felt forced to buy a car for a payment that was obscene for a single mother to pay, but...

KIA Motors KIA SELTOS 2025

I purchased a new 2025 SELTOS from your showroom, and since day one I have noticed a clicking sound coming from the car. This sound continues even after the engine is turned off and only stops once the engine temperature goes down. I have already reported this issue via email and visited the service center, but no solution has been provided. I was informed...

KIA Motors Defective transmission

I recently bought a NEW KIA Sportage Hybrid on 9/26 from Value KIA Philadelphia On the ride home from the dealer, the check engine light came on and I had to return to have a MAP sensor replaced. The car seemed to sputter while getting up to speed but I thought this was part of the transition from electric to gas in the engine so kept driving it for a few...

KIA Motors Fuse box exploded causing a major fire inside the car

2017 KIA Forte. See additional information enclosed. On 6/3/2025 at 1:45am I was driving to work on US Route 295 near exit 45A, when smoke and fire erupted by the fuse box and it exploded, causing a major fire. The NJ State Police was called via 911 and they called a tow truck. I put out the fire myself, but I sustained severe burns on my toes trying to put the fire out

KIA Motors Paint peeling

A few weeks ago during a rain storm, the SNOW WHITE paint on my 2020 kia started to bubble. After the rain stopped it went away. Then a week later it rained again. We had some wind with this storm and it popped the bubble. Ever since the paint has been peeling off in sheets. There is no dent on my car. This did not come from rock chips or anything I have...

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KIA Motors Paint chipping on hood and mirrors, rest of car needs fully inspected. Car is at Kia of Bend Body & Paint