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KIA Motors earns a 1.2-star rating from 17 reviews and 1681 complaints, indicating that most car owners are dissatisfied with their vehicles.

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KIA Motors Kia sorento 2014 brake lights and headlights

Hello this is my 2 nd official complaint with kia motors regarding brake lights and head lights I have a 2014 kia sorento and since I bought it I have made numerous complaints to the dealer and one other with kia regarding how i've almost been in several accidents due to burnt out brake light and front headlights I have spent lots of money constantly replacing headlights and brake lights I would like to know if anything bis going to be done on this if not so I may contact my bank and let them know the lemon problem that had almost gotten me and my family killed duebto no brake lights please contact me asap at
Fay escobedo [protected] your urgency would be appreciated!

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KIA Motors poor KIA service and not standing behind their vehicles.

Wayne Jones July 21, 2020

I bought a pre-owned 2013 Sportage with less that 70k miles. My son was driving when the engine died on the highway. He had to abandon the vehicle and run to the roadside, thankfully he was able to make it safely. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic said that the engine was destroyed, oil leaking and rod punched a hole in the engine block. I researched and found that numerous KIA's owners have had similar experiences. I called KIA at [protected], they advised that my vin# was not included in a recall even though many other KIA's with the same engine made the same year were. Kia was very mater-of-fact in the way they responded. They pretty much said "sorry we cant help, your on you own". This is the worst treatment I have ever experienced with a vehicle manufacture.

I would never recommend that anyone buy a KIA, there service and response to their vehicle problems is extremely poor. Please add me to the law suite

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I took my Car into Kia Alliance to get a oil change and I noticed the next day some of my 12 package of toilet paper missing out of my trunk of my car and one of the workers working on my car stolen one of my lysol wipes out of my 3 pack lysol I was going to give to my sister noticed it was a stolen Don't trust this dealership service with non of your...

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KIA Motors Kia Soul EV

This is an Electric Kia Soul. I drove the car into the garage. Put it in park and turned the car off. I normally put the parking brake on. I opened the charging door but did not plug it in immediately. I took groceries into the house and returned for more. As I walked back into the garage it looked like the car lurched backward. It moved 2 feet back and would have hit the garage door if it was closed. Maybe it rolled and then caught itself and looked like it lurched backward. The garage is a nearly level concrete surface. I got back in the car. It was in park. I turned on the car to move it forward but before I did, I checked to see if the parking brake was on. It was not. I may have forgotten to place it on when I pulled into the garage. I could not recall exactly but I always put the parking brake on every time I park the car. This was scary because it rolled/lurched at least 2 feet backward. I did not see any error/alert lights that there was a problem. I have owned the car almost 2 years and purchased a certified pre-owned car from an authorized Kia Dealer with an extended warranty.

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KIA Motors have not responded to request for lien release for a vehicle that was paid off two years ago

I am very irritated to say the least. I have purchased three Kia vehicles of the past several years and have used Kia Finances for the last two at least. On January 10th, 2020, my wife was crossing an intersection here in Minneeapolis, MN and was struck by a delivery truck that ran a red light. While my wife was only slighty injured, the Kia was totalled. The other insurance company admitted that they were 100% at fault and are willing to pay for the car. When presented with a copy of the title they resonded that it indicated that there was still a lien on the vehicle. We contacted Kia Finances and requested the lien release and were told that it would be sent to us. After several phone calls, over the past 5 weeks and being told that the release had been mailed it is yet to appear. I will most certainly not use Kia Finances again and may not ever purchase a Kia again.
I am once more requesting a lien release for our 2012 Kia Rio. I can be contacted via cell phone [protected]

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You would think if your taking your car to the dealership its getting the best Attention. I have taken my car to Brandon Kia since 2015 for every service needed. My car is Meticulous, clean inside and out. I was a KIA brand supporter . It has never dripped a drop of oil or puffed any smoke. It ran like a top. All of a sudden my car Seizes from no oil...

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KIA Motors Kia sportage 2018 ten (10) times same failure

This vehicle has been serviced ten (10) times to date to address the same problem, which is affecting the vehicle's safe and correct operation. The following describes the general performance issues:
- All dashboard indicator lights switch on.
- The motor switches to security mode, limiting its power to below 100%.
- The automatic gearbox becomes locked.
- The following stop working: speedometer, tachometer and temperature sensor.
the fault has presented itself a total of ten (10) times, and also taking into account that the vehicle has remained a total of 80 days in the shop while it has been inspected and supposedly repaired
I demand a definite solution to this situation. I feel I can no longer trust the vehicle with my safety and that of my family.

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Model: Kia Sportage 2018 Name: Chai Jyh Jiann Reg No: VC 2227 Very Disappointed on quality Kia Sportage. Only 2 years plus, air conditioning already not functioning. No spare parts in Malaysia & have to order from Korea. Have to wait around 2 months spare parts reach to Malaysia. Now I have to drive this car without air con in DAM HOT WEATHER in Malaysia...

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KIA Motors 2016 kia forte ex airbags

Michelle Garza owner of a 2016 Kia Forte EX vin: KNAFX4A69G5460851
On February 21 2020 at 11pm I had a wreck. I was driving 70mph cruise was set coming over a hill on HWY 62 Oklahoma. A truck was either stopped or traveling at a very low speed. I had no reaction time to break. The entire front of my car was smashed in and the airbags did not deploy. I wanted to inform you of this default and I would like to settle this out of court. I feel I should be compensated due to the fact that in this situation or any other situation I could have lost my life. Please contact me at [protected] by phone, or email me at [protected]@bbcgrp.com.

Thank you

Michelle Garza

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Click and Clack often advised readers to avoid having your vehicle serviced at the dealer if at all possible. They said if you get ripped off, it's your own fault for going there in the first place. Case in point. I had a free coupon for an oil change at the Kia Dealer. I told them I had a slow leak in one tire. They said it was not repairable and tried to...

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KIA Motors Suspect dishonest workers

Problems / Complaint as below :

Dated : 2/3/2020

1. Around 9.15 a.m - My car PME 6266 delivered to Kia JNS Sungai Pinang Service centre, Penang, Malaysia for further inspection on RPM, Brake & Air-Cond System problems.

2. Around 3.00 p.m - Car was ready to collect by myself, then I realised that 1 of my Window Car Sun Shades Protection was missing.

3. I had logged this matter to Service Adviser immediately.

4. They said will feed back by phone call after checking.

Date : 3/3/2020

1. Time around 9.05 a.m - I called up to the Service Center to follow up due to no respond at all.

2. Over the telephone conversation, they informed me have found it and I said I will drop by to collect it.

3. When they returned me the Car Sun Shade, unexpectedly it was old, damaged with torn condition which was not belongs to me (seem like just simply get a damaged Car Sun Shade return to me).

4. I have rejected it and ask the Service Adviser, is my Car Sun Shade had been exchanged with other people one?

5. The Service Adviser had further checked with their team and replied is "No". He said that's my only car with this type of car sun shades for that service day. He even wants to compensate me.

6. For me, I felt very "Bad & Sad" as I suspect there is some dishonest attitude happened although the Window Car Sun Shade is not a high value product.

7. Each time when it is time for car servicing I will just leave my car to the centre. So now the trust and doubts when changing my car spare parts.

But the "Brand Image of The Kia & Company" will be affected badly to the market and customer.
So far, the Service Adviser has provided good service and handled all my car problems very well. He has done his own duty and responsibility and very professional way to handle it, but it seems inside people there have dishonest attitude person who will badly effect the customer confidence level on after Sales Service.

7. Hope Kia Company & Management can look into this matter seriously.

Thank you and best regards.

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KIA Motors The sensors/engine

On Febury 25th, my car started knocking. I was on a very busey highway in Atlanta GA, during rush hour. When i got to a place i could feel safe, i pulled over. to my suprise, I had no oil. The lid was on, NO sensors where on, car not running hot. I was due a oil change, but there should of been oil in my car. (I am in a dispute with the company that changed my oil as well.) So took my car to the dealer ship, my engine is tost! $ 7, 000.00 would put a new engine in my car. I don't have that money. So know no car, and i have to take a hit on my credit to get new car.
I feel that i shouldn't have to go through all this, the sensors did not go off!
the car is at the dealership, trying to work it all out.
my email [protected]@gmail.com
Brandy Thomas

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KIA Motors Back door

I had an exident on 28 december 2019, now already end february. Still dont have any feedback. When I come to sc they said need to wait parts arrive. What the hell almost 2 month for nothing. How this happen? I need an immediate action for this or not I will write an email to kpdkk about this! My insurance claim already approved since january. Why I never hear any feedback! They ask me to recommend to friend. Do you think I can recommend for this [censored] services? I need kia malaysia feedback to me asap!

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KIA Motors 2013 kia optima hybrid

On Feb 12th, My vehicle lost power while traveling alone on the highway at almost midnight. I called and had the vehicle towed to my local Kia dealership where they informed me that it was engine failure. I would need a whole new engine. They told me also that the engine was included in a recall for that year and model. They requested to have the motor replaced and was denied by Kia. I called consumer affairs and was pretty much laughed at because the Hybrid models were not included in the recall even thou they have the same motor. I was told later they didn't include the hybrid because not enough were produced to include in the recall. The dealership has verified the issue with my vehicle is the exact same issue as with the ones that have been include in the recall. they have found metal shavings in the motor oil. Carriage Kia of Woodstock Ga has also said they would share all the info concerning my vehicle with whom ever it takes to get my motor replace.
I want my motor replaced by Kia. and I want this model to be included in the recall . I have taken great care of my Kia : having repairs and maintenance done by Kia on time, everytime.

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KIA Motors Your tv advertisement

The girls doing the KIA advertisement on TV that I receive in Naples, Fl should be taken off the air. Caroline has been doing this job for a long time. They added a young Latino girl who dresses inappropriately, to say the least. Have her call me and I'll tell her what she looks like.
Caroline's clothing is not suitable for her size. She looks like she ready to do the weekly laundry.
I am so focused on their appearance that I do not hear their spill!

Angela C. Starinsky
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I have a 2013 Kia Sorento which about two years ago I noticed a spot on the roof above windshield. It kept getting worse so I talked to dealership service staff and showed it to them. They indicated that it was a problem and I should expect a recall. After waiting awhile, I talked to Sales Manager and he would not acknowledge it as a problem, offered no...

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KIA Motors 2012 kia picanto recall info

Good day,
I wanted to address an issue with the local Kia Dealer here in Hamilton Bermuda re: obtaining recall information for my 2012 Kia Picanto VIN # KNABX512MCTY257114, however I was not able to select Bermuda from the list countries on this website.
Bermuda Motors has not been forthcoming re: status of replacing a fuel tank component (rubber sleeve). Each contact, I feel, has been to discourage me from getting factory authorizated service under the factory recall. What gives?
Most Sincerely,
John Jones
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Rear hatch on my 2014 sorento sxl goes up, then quickly comes down 3/4 of the way. This is very dangerous. I took it to sunset kia in venice florida and they told me the motor needs to be replace. The motor works fine, as the door goes right up. They wanted $1400 to fix this. I have done some research and Kia's own trouble shooting chart says its the ga...

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I have leased 5 cars from Gerald Kia over the last 6/7 years (one for myself each time and then my wife). So I consider myself a loyal customer. In the summer of 2019 I started my latest lease and was sold the KIA Stinger 2019 GT1. I previously had the Sorento V6 and although I said I didnt want to pay anymore money per month, I was convinced to increase my...

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In 2012 we purchased a new KIA Optima GDI EX at Rk Kia, paying cash. We preformed all the required maintence to include tire & brake service. The vehicle only has approximately 53, 500 miles on it. In Dec. 2019 we took our vehicle to Rk Kia for a front end alignment. They tols us there was a recall on a steering column and that a part mwas replaced. After...

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