Are there any recalls on the Kia Picanto?
In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Kia Picanto, for which Kia has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Kia Picanto.
What causes a steering problem in a Kia?
A critical component in the system is the steering angle sensor. If it is faulty or the the output from it is being interpreted incorrectly by the steering control ECU (software) then the steering is likely to give problems.
What causes a fuel leak in a Kia Picanto?
The fuel filler and fuel levelling hoses may wear over time, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage close to … . If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
What kind of steering system does Kia Sportage use?
Most cars rely on a combination of caster, camber and trail to provide self centring for the steering. With some cars, however, the self centring is assisted to some degree by the power steering system. The Citroen CX used to haveviciouspower self centring. I suspect that the Sportage has something similar only electrically driven.
Is there a steering problem with my Kia?
Dropped it of at 8.30am this morning only to have a phone call at 10.00am to come and collect the car. Receptionist says they road tested it and coulnt find anything wrong with it. The dealer didnt seem at all interested in the problem of having to keep correcting the steering on a run.
Most cars rely on a combination of caster, camber and trail to provide self centring for the steering. With some cars, however, the self centring is assisted to some degree by the power steering system. The Citroen CX used to haveviciouspower self centring. I suspect that the Sportage has something similar only electrically driven.
Why is my steering wheel pulling to the right?
Just driven to town and noticed that the steering was pulling to the right which needed pressure to the left for straight ahead. after parking up, on the return trip the pulling to the right had stopped but now the steering wheel instead of the spokes being level when the car is driving straight is displaced with the spokes at 8,oclock to 2 oclock.
Is there a steering problem or not?
It doesnt `float` at all like other cars Ive drove and is a right pain to drive for any distance. After 50 miles my arms were getting tired with it and the wife is a bit reluctant to drive it any distance. Is this normal for this car or is there something wrong with it?