Why are Kia cars so dangerous to drive?
Upon research, Kia knew of this problem when the cars rolled off the factory line and let them go out into service. Dangerous vehicle. Engine needs replacement, due to lack of compression in cylinders 3 and 4, possibly due to metal shrapnel in engine from manufacturing. There is a class action against Kia for these engine failures.
What to do if you have a Kia Sorento engine failure?
A lady finally let me use her phone to call for help. I then had make arrangements to get to work again, and home, and have the car transported to the Kia Dealership for evaluation (and repairs), The Kia dealership downplayed the symptoms]
When did I buy a 2012 Kia Sorento?
I purchased a 2012 Kia Sorento back in November of 2017 at Town Square Motors in Lawrenceville. After seeing the vehicle had been well maintained on the Carfax and it had mileage of around 75,000, I felt confident the vehicle would be a reliable long term purchase for me and my family.
Is there a recall on the Kia GDI?
Recall on GDi engine, took into Kia 2017 and they said it was fine. First failure 6 months prior to engine seize on freeway, could have died, but coasted to side of road. Didn’t know the cause but after the car sat for some hours and cooled down, it started.
Can a Kia Soul be towed four wheels down?
According to the Towables for 2012 article in this month’s FMC magazine, KIA representatives state that they no longer approve their vehicles to be towed four wheels down. I just purchased, in October, a KIA Soul with the intent of 4-down towing.
Can a Kia vehicle be towed by FMCA?
No, but I will forward this to my contact on the FMCA Staff. The information we received from the Kia public relations group is that no Kia vehicles are approved for towing. My contact’s initial response to my request for information was that the company does not recommend towing any Kia vehicles.
Is there a problem with my 2012 Kia Sorento?
Ask your Kia dealer. CarComplaints.com Notes: As long as catastrophic engine failure at under 60,000 miles is the top owner complaint, it’ll be pretty hard to recommend the 2012 Sorento. No one has added a helpful site for this 2012 Sorento problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code:
What should I do before towing a Kia?
Steering wheel must be unlocked to ACC position, shifter in neutral and hand brake off. Before towing each year I make sure the transaxle is at the proper level of gear oil as well.