KIA Complaints

View complaints related to KIA. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2019 KIA OPTIMA
    - Midlothian, VA

    Oil is getting into cylinders causing spark plugs to misfire. Very high oil consumption so I have to put oil in it every other day in between oil changes. I’ve been to Kia Service department several times in the past 2 months.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2015 KIA SOUL
    - Leesport, PA

    High temperatures catalytic converter code went on the car was stalling on the highway as soon as I hit 60 MPH as I was getting on the car will not accelerate like if the engine was going to come out which also caused my car to overheat which was smelling like burnt oil called the dealer regarding this issue and compared to the recalls on the other KIA which is exactly what's happening to my car.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 KIA SORENTO
    - Reidsville, NC

    The panoramic sun roof opens but will not close. it takes 6-12 attempts to get it to close, it will move to where its an inch away from closing then reopen. Kia has recalls for this make and year but says my car is not affected. attempting to get it to close is very distracting and frustrating taking focus away from driving.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2021 KIA SORENTO
    - Reidsville, NC

    The stop go feature is not working correctly, when it does cut off at a light after releasing the brake to move forward it takes 3-5 seconds to start. when the cars behind me see that i release the brake they assume im going to move which doesnt happen at first. some occasions the stop n go just doesnt work at all.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2023 KIA EV6
    - Camas, WA

    ICCU failed at 30,200 miles disabling vehicle on street in front of my house. Date 1/27/2025. Towed to Dealet. Waited 8 wks for repair due to parts back order.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2011 KIA FORTE
    - Kearny, NJ

    While driving on my home the car started accelerating on its own.Good thing I was already close to my house.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 KIA OPTIMA
    - Waco , TX

    Hi, thank you for taking the time to look over my complaint. On Saturday march 22 while driving down the highway going about 75 mph, my car died. The check engine light was flashing and so was the oil light. I pulled over to the shoulder and when I tried cranking the car it sounded like a rumming noise and the car would not stay on. I had the vehicle towed to Texas Star Auto Shop. On monday march 24th i spoke with the mechanic and he said there is an internal engine problem . Since I am a 2nd owner and the car has 105,736 miles kia will not honor their extended warranty and I am left to pay out of pocket for repairs est cost 10,000+. I am now without a reliable transportation. This has left me annoyed and unhappy with the assistance from Kia.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2025 KIA CARNIVAL HYBRID
    - Norristown, PA

    Car would not allow me to accelerate. It seemed to keep me running only on the electric motor vs the gas engine (the vehicle is a hybrid). This has happened multiple times. The fix is to turn the car off and on again.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2024 KIA SELTOS
    - Rogers, AR

    Over the last year that I have had my car, I noticed that things as little as gravel, bugs, and small rocks chip my windshield easily. I worry that I have defective glass considering I have over 10 chips on my windshield.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2019 KIA SOUL
    - ALEXANDRIA, IN

    My car is burning oil fast. 3 times a month I have to add oil. Sometimes it doesn't even register on my dipstick. When I take my car to kia of muncie for a oil change, they keep saying its my oil pan gasket that needs resealed. I park my car in my garage, I have no oil spots in my garage. When I take my car to midas for a pill change, they don't say anything about the oil pan gasket. I don't understand why my car keeps burning oil so fast.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE