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I notice engine lite on dash lit up. I only have 6641 miles on this vehicle. I am planning to take my Kia to my dealer to have this item checked out on 9 Aug 18. I was driving vehicle at the time. I was driving vehicle at the time on citu street.
After several complaints of rough idle, burnt oil and drive-ability issues starting at 7128 miles, 16066 miles, 21000 miles,22711 miles & 29356 miles, the engine was required replacement. After the engine was replaced (short block we were told), the brake assist system (bas) & the forward & rear collision warning system are intermittent in their operation. Randomly when sitting still the sensors will alert or when cross traffic (front or rear) the sensors fail to detect. This was a definite change of behavior since the engine was replaced. The local dealer said they checked it and after a few miles of driving declared it to be working properly. This random behavior occurs several times a day.. attached is a car fax report of our vehicle reflecting the problems.
Vehicle in motion on city streets or highway. Gas pedal does not respond when attempting to accelerate, car decelerates, tachometer goes down to zero. In order to accelerate you must remove your foot from gas pedal, then reattempt to accelerate. This has happened on straight roads, highways, and while turning at a variety of speeds ie: From 15-70 mph. I cannot predict nor cause this to happen. Sometimes I drive for weeks before it happens, then it can happen multiple times in the same day, same drive. The last time it happened 5 times in one hour. I'm concerned that I might get rear ended by someone not noticing that I'm decelerating without braking. No error codes appear. Kia service cannot figure out the problem. I have a little over a year left on my lease and just under 21,000 miles. This has been occurring for over a year. Kia service being very patronizing about the problem!
I purchased a used 2017 Kia for my daughter with 30 thousand miles when we recieved the keys nethier one will open you have T manually open both of them this is a safty hazard for my daughterif she was in a situtation where she had to get N her car N a hurry she wouldnt be able too is this a defect ?
With only 6762 miles on the odometer, going 79-80 mph on cruise control, the following happened all at once without warning: (1) loud thunk under the hood (2) engine stopped (3) electrical system shut down, including audio, dashboard, and headlights (4) rapid deceleration, as if I had slammed on the brakes (though I had not). (5) approaching the shoulder, I noticed that the power steering and power brakes were also inactive. After putting in park, it miraculously started right back up and got me home. But this is unacceptable, and a very serious safety issue, because the next time it happens, it'll be during rush hour and then I'll get rear-ended by the ubiquitous tailgater, going 70 mph. Even if the brake lights work when I get a chance to apply them, there would still be a delay of a second or two during which the vehicle would be rapidly decelerating on its own, without brake lights. Not to mention the undoubtedly accelerated wear and tear on internal parts.
- Denver, CO, USA
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Ac build up of water from ac unit over flows and leaks over the gas pedal, I all most lost my footing when driving water on pedal made my foot slide off the gas pedal. Plus after first check up the ac filter needed to be replace, not covered under warranty. I feel this can cause a big accident.
November 4th 2017 my panoramic sunroof shattered. Was driving about 35 - 40 mph. My interior sun shield was closed at the time. This kept the glass from entering the car. The sound was like a shotgun. And it clearly exploded outward. Kia investigated and could not determine the cause. They are replacing at their cost. Pavement was smooth. My car was warm on a cold day. Temp about 45 degrees.
Car was parked overnight keys were taken and car locked at 8pm at 530 am heard crash car rolled into tree and doors were still locked car came out of park and rolled after 9.5 hours of sitting car had to be in park for key fob to lock doors after it rolled the doors were locked but gear was in reverse
Have been fighting with Kia since I purchased this car in Dec. Of 2016 to no avail. Paid an additional $4700 to get the autonomous braking system which does not work. I have gone to other Kia dealers under the guise of purchasing this vehicle and not one of the four dealers that I tested the car at could get this system to work. I have informed Kia of this fact but just keep stone walling me. My next course of action is to go to the BBB, I think you should know about this since it is a very important safety issue. I also intend to inform the center for auto safety and consumer union who highly rated this car. Hope to hear from you soon [xxx] [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
The car slightly veered to the left, at first. I brought it up to the sales person during the drive. There was also a slight burning smell when I drove the car home in the evening from the dealer. I brought it back the next day to have it checked out, and the service manager said that he could not find anything. One of the sales' people stated that some new cars have smells in the beginning and to run the air through the car.
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- Brooklyn, NY, USA