As much as I love my Kia app, this recent update as of 10/22/2026 has updated the UI (there were no problems before) but with this new update it’s like the app went from being spunk and modern to old and outdated. We went from 2026 back to 2013 with the way the new UI looks. If possible Kia please bring back the old design or give users the option to switch between the new and old design.

A few weeks ago, I started having this issue.

Everything I checked pointed to the key fob battery dying.

I changed the battery Sunday and it's still doing it.

Luckily, I do have the digital key on my phone, but I shouldn't have to rely on that.

Had it in the shop all day and they said they can't duplicate the problem.

Has anyone else experienced this and have an idea for a solution?

Hey all, I’m having issues with my reverse camera. Whenever I put it in reverse or press the camera button I get a gray static? display on the screen.

The car is a 2026 Kia Sportage EX AWD Gas. I bought it new this past January and car only has around 3,500 miles.

It was working fine in the morning. When I got out of the gym and turned my car on (probably an hour and a half later) this problem showed up. I also don’t see any warning lights on the dash.

My guess is that it’s wiring issue but I’m a bit confused on why this happened all of a sudden. Not sure if this will help but I’m in nyc and it was around 45-50 degrees when this happened.

Any information would be helpful, thx!

I have a Kia EV2. The “Consider taking a break alert” is driving me absolutely insane. And it’s ridiculous to me that I’ve seen multiple people post this only to be met with a bunch of ragebaiters saying “drive better”. It is a genuinely broken system that dishes out this alert seemingly randomly. I have literally tested it multiple times: as soon as I’m driving for longer than 10 minutes, it gives the alert. I could be driving on a near-completely straight highway staying well in my lane, eyes on the road, sticking to the speed limit (as I always do) and the alert comes up.

It is insane to me that this alert can’t be turned off. Please fix this Kia.

I noticed that the Kia Connect app has a new look (not sure if it updated) but now since the weather is getting colder I’ve started using Connect to remote start my car. The issue is, it only works some of the time. I’ve tried different areas of my home and this issue persists. Anyone else having this problem? TIA!

Hi everyone!
I’m considering buying a 2013 Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi 136 hp with an automatic transmission, and I’d appreciate some advice from owners or people with experience with this model.

My main concern is the automatic gearbox. I understand that it has a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission, but what are the most common problems with it? Are there any known weak points, such as solenoids, valve body issues, torque-converter problems, or internal wear?

How reliable is the gearbox at higher mileage, and what symptoms should I look out for during a test drive? What typically goes wrong, and how expensive are the repairs?

I’d also like to know more about the 1.7 CRDi 136 hp diesel engine. How reliable is it in the long run? Are there any common engine problems or other expensive issues I should be aware of, such as the turbo, DPF, EGR valve, timing chain, or injectors?

Overall, would you recommend buying this car, or would you avoid it? What are the main pros and cons, and what should I check before making a decision?

Any advice or personal experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

I'm wanting to install a dash cam in my 2026 K5. My plan is to attach it to the mirror mount, conceal the wiring up into the headliner, across to the passenger side, along the side, down the post to the USB jack in the rear console. Anyone done this? How do you detach the headliner along the path and reattach the headliner after placing the wire. Any better ideas?

Mechanics and Engineers are BOTH eligible for the NHSTA whistleblower program. This program historically has only paid in reguards to Kia Claims in the amount of 24m. If you see something, say something- it may be your golden ticket out of there and it can be anonymous.

TL;DR questioning the $6000 estimate to replace the AVN monitor for what looks like mostly a cosmetic chip

Some backstory: I was acting in a short we filmed this past weekend and we used the interior of my car for two scenes. The camera guy was adjusting the camera and hit my screen (I was not in the car at the time but others were and witnessed it happen) and it chipped the screen a bit. I won’t get into the legality of our contracts but ultimately he would be responsible. You can see the chip in the pictures. Tried as best as I could with it being small.

I went to my dealership today to have them look and give me an estimate on the costs, and they came back with an estimate of $5997.44, which seems asinine for a small chip in the screen if they suggesting replacing the entire unit. I know it’s one piece but it seems like it’s a bit too high even out of warranty.

My Sportage is a 2026 X-Pro Prestige. The other caveat is I’m leasing the car. My questions are:

1. Is this estimate accurate?
2. Is it worth even having it fixed?

If not, I’m planning on calling finance at the dealership (I’ve been with this specific dealership for 14 years now) to see what that means once my lease is up. I’m sure they’d probably sell it as-is or replace the screen for a much lower price than my estimate. I just don’t know yet if they would hold me accountable for the $6000 bill at my lease-end.

I’m genuinely baffled by how terrible the speakers in the Kia Sportage Hybrid are.

Seriously, Kia. How do you build a modern SUV, pack it with technology, slap on a respectable price tag, and then install speakers that sound like they were pulled out of a $20 Bluetooth radio?

The bass is practically nonexistent. The sound is flat, lifeless, and embarrassingly cheap. There’s no depth, no richness, and absolutely nothing enjoyable about listening to music in this car.

And what’s even more baffling is how many people defend this vehicle like Kia personally pays their mortgage.

Have some of you genuinely never experienced a good car audio system? Or do you owe your lives to Kia and are somehow contractually obligated to defend every cheap component they throw into the Sportage?

I’m not asking for a concert hall on wheels. I’m asking for speakers that don’t make a modern SUV sound like a rental car from 2005.

Before someone jumps in with “Well, you should’ve bought the higher trim” or “Just upgrade the speakers,” that’s exactly the problem. Why should consumers have to spend MORE money to fix something that shouldn’t be this embarrassingly bad in the first place?

A vehicle can have great fuel economy, a nice interior, and impressive technology while still having a garbage audio system. You can like your car and admit that Kia cheaped out. Those two things aren’t mutually exclusive.

The amount of blind brand loyalty in some car communities is ridiculous.

My kia Rio 2020 sports was stolen and I’m not even sure what to do. This was my livelihood as I use my car for my job as I’m an deployment tech. I got the security update in 2025 thinking I was safe from this lo and behold yesterday my car was stolen from me at 2:48 a.m. On video they basically took 10 seconds to steal it which makes me think they stole my signal from my keyfob…
Did a police report, Another person in the same parking lot told me that their emblem was stolen even though they locked it and it was an expensive emblem. Is there anyone who has similar situations and if so, did the car get total/wrecked by adolescence or was it stripped for parts?

It has yet to be found. I’m hoping I get some news today, but how would I get started with this settlement I keep hearing about or is it a waste of time?

2022 Kia sorento sx

I noticed there’s a rattle under the steeering column and it’s usually when I’m driving and riding around 1500rpm. I’ve also tried in park, and same thing around 1500rpm. It seems the vibrations is coming from the area circled in red. If I put some pressure it suppresses the sound slightly but the vibration is still there.

Question is what is this piece? And/or what could the sound and vibration be?

My car was working perfectly today until I stopped at Winners to return something. When I tried to start it again, my car wouldn't start! I attempted to jump-start it, but it still wouldn't turn over, so I'm guessing the issue is with the starter. When I try to start it, I hear rapid clicking sounds. Do you think the starter is the problem? Should I take my car to an auto shop to have the starter replaced, or should I attempt to do it myself? Where can I find an affordable starter, either online or in person? TIA

The 2027 Kia Seltos Hybrid was supposed to be released in the US in the 4th quarter of 2026 (later rephrased to "late 2026").

Does anyone working at a Kia dealership or otherwise have any idea of how likely this car is to come out by the end of November 2026 (for Thanksgiving week sales)?

And is it going to be priced similarly to the gasoline only version of the 2027 Kia Seltos that is already on the market?

Hi everyone,

I bought a used 2024 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid in 2025 and haven't serviced it yet.

Should I take it to a Kia dealership for servicing, or would Walmart, Firestone, or another service center be fine?

Since it's a plug-in hybrid, I'm wondering if it requires any special maintenance or if regular service centers can handle it just as well.

Thanks for your advice!

My story with my 2026 Kia Carnival SX Prestige Hybrid catching fire is finally coming to an end. The vehicle is being sent back to Kia for further investigation, and I’m now waiting for a check refunding 100% of all the payments I’ve made.

It was honestly really sad to say goodbye to such a wonderful vehicle, despite everything that happened.

As title.

2024 Kia Carnival Sx Prestige. I replaced the glovebox in-cabin air filter. Immediate high pitched whistle when air blowing. Checked and the cover wasn’t properly seated and it was frankly very difficult to get it perfectly back on - I think the aftermarket filter doesn’t fit 100% perfectly. However with this came a low, oscillating noise that coincides with fan speed - fast rumble when fast, slow rumble when slow. My suspicion is maybe some debris fell down into the blower wheel, because the noise continues when I pull the filter out for a quick test. Looking for suggestions/next steps. Only 28K and fully warrantied but I’m sure not for this 🤷‍♂️

Is Kia connect down for anyone ?
I’ve tried using it and it keeps saying car unresponsive but connect hasn’t connected to my car for an hour or so

Hello, does anyone have a copy (or blank) Certified Pre Owned (CPO) inspection form that they use in Canada?

from the website it is a 135 point inspection form. Just want to make sure we get the legit report from the dealership, thanks!

Hello!

Last Wednesday, the 14th, I took my wife’s Seltos in for some routine maintenance, the car wasn’t starting, and an engine code diagnostic (code P044200).

The next day, the 15th, I was told the battery was the cause of the starting problem, and that there was a damaged charcoal canister causing the Evap code. They told me they would need to order a new one and that it may take until next week (now this week), and that was the last I’d heard.

Today my wife gets a notification that her car’s gas is low. We found that odd as we dropped it off with 1/3-1/2 of a tank. Then we did a little digging. The car has been driven over 100 miles collectively, and for 5.5 hours. It has stayed overnight at someone’s house 3 times. They also went to numerous gas stations, a restaurant, the bank, etc. They were also driving it during the wait where a part was supposedly needing to be replaced.

Now I know that test driving is an essential and needed part of some maintenance work, but this seems excessive. Especially because it stayed overnight at someone’s house multiple times.

I already sent an email to the service director calling attention to this and talked to the service director. And of course my service advisor called me about 30 minutes after that telling me the car was ready.

TLDR; dealership drove my car over 100 collective miles and a total of 5.5 hours after I brought it in for a few service items.

Anyone else find this odd?

Hello im after some advice if possible.

I purchased a Kia sportage 1.6 petrol 18 plate in September last year from a kia dealership for £10k. I purchased a 3 year warranty from Automotion as well. It had 63k miles on the clock and now has 70k.

Around Christmas time there started with problems, the oil was burning like crazy and the car was getting stuck in reverse. It went back to kia who put in a new clutch. Then the gearbox broke and I had no 2nd gear. This was covered by warranty. When I picked the car up the ABS sensor lights were on, it went back and again covered by warranty. They said the oil was ok in normal consumption levels. Now the oil is dropping again and now they've said its the piston rings. The warranty company want me to pay £1300 to strip the engine so Kia can take photos of the piston rings and then they will decide if this is covered by warranty.

Im stressed as they did say it could be classed as wear and tear and kia are not accepting any responsibility at all. But if the warranty company doesn't cover this the bill will be more than the car! And I would then have to pay £1300 for the labour.

Ive contacted head office Kia who sided with the dealership and im at a total loss. Ive had constant stress and I feel ive been robbed as the car has serious mechanical faults. I did pay by credit card so could potentially claim under section 75 but could take months and I really need a car. Any advice would be helpful.