Is my car leaking water?
Coolant may leak from a car for a number of reasons. The most common are: radiator corrosion; a damaged coolant hose; or a water pump with a leaky gasket. If you see water around the rear of the engine compartment, it’s likely to be AC condensation. This is normal and is nothing to worry about.
Why is there water in the trunk of my Kia Forte?
Such a pain. Brand new car bought in May 2013 that smells terrible even after the dealer removed the water and cleaned out the car. I had the same problem with mine just after I got it in Nov ’13. First it was thought to be the rear window leaking. The guy that did the glass work for Kia said the window was properly sealed.
Are there any recalls on the Kia Forte?
2014 Kia Forte Recalls. There have been 2 safety recalls issued from NHTSA. Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
Are there any recalls on the Kia Sorento?
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Where is the water coming from in my Kia Forte?
For the past two weeks my car was smelling musty and mildew like and yesterday I say the front and rear passenger car mats and carpet are totally soaked. I used a towel to get up the excess water and left doors open in the sun to dry it out but don’t know where the water came or is coming in from.
What is the problem with the Kia Forte?
Aside from the passenger side soaking problem it has had to have repairs on a leaking oil pan and timing chain cover. Fortunately the engine repairs were made under warranty but only after much fighting with the dealership. @jsework don’t worry about reviving the thread.
Why does my Kia Forte have mildew under the carpet?
If you’ve not had it repaired for two week and only dried out the carpet, you are also going to have mold/mildew issues and might need to replace the carpeting as well. There is insulation called jute under the carpet that will have remained wet this entire time. Has it been raining in your area? Usually, coolant will not mold or smell like mildew.
Why does my Kia Forte smell like rain?
If it doesn’t smell like antifreeze, you could have a body seal defect allowing rain water to get into the car. If your warranty is intact I’d recommend a trip to the dealer. Most likely it’s the heater core. If it’s the heater core, it’s pretty expensive to repair as it takes a lot of labor hours to get at it.