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Dashboard noise

Kia Sorento 2008  100000 miles
I've recently changed the bearings and, after some days, a "tac tac" noise started to be heard, coming from under the dashboard, near the ignition key. It then turned off but appeared back again.
Bram from United States 8 years ago  
BR
5 reports 

Dashboard lights off SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2007  132000 miles
My dashboard lights go off when I turn on the headlights. Just did it tonight. What could it be? A fuse?
Laurie B from United States 6 years ago  
LA
13 reports 
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Laurie B from United States 6 years ago
I needed a new battery and a change of the brake light switch. It's working great now.
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All warning lightsare on

Kia Sorento 2011  180000 miles
All warning lights are on on a dashboard
Jhun from Canada 5 years ago  
JH
24 reports 
Huey from Canada 4 years ago
My warning lights are on as well have lost all wheel drive, power steering, abs, etc. It currently only operates in front wheel drive. What is the cause ? It was all good when I put it in the garage two days ago.
Vask61 from United States a year ago
After a really bad storm my ABS TPS and skid lights are on and will not go off, what must I do to reset this problem? This is the second time that I have had this problem.
Diane from United States 8 months ago
My 2011 Kia SORENTO , has 165,900 miles and I have at least 4 or 5 warning light indicators are on all the time and they have been on for some time now. , I service my vehicle every 5000 miles, I don’t understand why, Do you know why ? Thank you
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Engine stoped

Kia Sorento 2015  71000 miles
While taking off from stop light engine started knocking. Pulled over ,no engine light on, oil ok, tried to drive home slowly as it didn’t knock going slow. Then engine quit. Towed to Kia dealer. They said it could be cause from sludge due to missing 10 oil changes. I said no they did first and last change and I have proof of oil changes and correct weight oil. A Kia mechanic at a different dealer told us there was a service recall on them. Called Kia they said it wasn’t for that engine. Waiting to see what dealer finds and if they fix it.
Victor from United States 6 years ago  
VI
2 reports 
Victor from United States 6 years ago
Kia agreed to put in new long block at kia s expense. Dealer said where some of engines were made there was metal shaving that got into engines.
tedo from United States 5 years ago
My 2013 serento done the same thing they told me the warranty was voided at
The kia store gadsden AL
Victor from United States 5 years ago
At first they told me it was only 2013-14 models. Don’t know what your mileage was at the time. We had proof of oil changes and only about 70000+ miles so we they had to cover. We found out about recalls/ service adjustments as they call them in the Kia/ Hondai engines. Know that the later also owns or has stock in Kia! Good luck if you changed oil as book says to. If so forget dealer and call California hdqts.
tedo from United States 5 years ago
It was well maintained
Eaguan from other 2 years ago
Same issue. Black smoke with knocking while drive at engine 2000rpm. Must lower to minimise the knocking or smoke
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Does not accelerate, Check indicator

Kia Sorento 2004  150000 miles
My car's failure presented after a day of intense rain. When starting the engine, I found the car quite accelerated, at 1200 rpm, when the usual revolutions at idle speed are around 800 per minute. Even more, the Check indicator was turned on and the O/D light was flashing on the dashboard. I decided to start driving anyway as I needed to go somewhere nearby, and thinking it would normalize. But it wasn't like that, and even the following day the failure persists: even down the O/D light is turned off, the Check indicator remains on and the 1200 rpm are still worrying me. The accelerator is de… Read complete
SHELDON from United States 8 years ago  
SH
5 reports 
Ford from United States 8 years ago
Has your problem been solved? The same has been happening to me for two days.
SHELDON from United States 8 years ago
Hello, Ford. My problem has been solved luckily. The car was left in the parking so that it dried and, after three days of the rain, it started working and everything was normal, the acceleration was working properly again. The only thing was that the Check indicator remained on. I started driving anyway and, after a while, the light turned off and nothing strange has occurred since then. My conclusion from this experience is that a sensor must have got wet and started failing and the car entered an emergency state. When I scan it, I will know which code error was stored. Hope it helps.
onicyphorous from United States 8 years ago
Buddy, it is the TPS sensor that is failing. It is the one that measures the position of the throttle body when pressing the accelerator. When the TPS sensor fails, the O/D light turns on and the vehicle does not accelerate.
Jake sucaldito from other 3 years ago
I have same issue just today after a heavy rain when I need to use it almost all problem came up for the first time for how many years
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Dash lights staying on

Kia Sorento 2012  59000 miles
My car is running fine it only has 59000 miles but after I start my car the warning lights such as ABS ,Air Bag ,tire, stay on. What is the possible link to all lights staying on?
Bobby from United States 5 years ago  
BO
23 reports 
Firebug from United States 5 years ago
I have a 2013 Serento which all the dashlights are on and stay on. We have connected a meter to the computer which shows no codes found. I do not understand I can see a problem on the dash but the meter says no codes found. Anyone else having that problem?
Chester from United States 15 days ago
yes we are having the same problem.
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Kia not starting

Kia Sorento 2006 kia sorento 6cyl 218000 miles
Went to crank it up and wont start. All the lights and radio work there is a rapid clicking sound when the key is turned. Could this be the starter or is there a starter solenoid,the battery is 4yrs old.
Frank from United States 8 years ago  
FR
57 reports 
George from Canada 4 years ago
My Kia sportage will NOT run on humid mornings? WHY?
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Sounds like a solenoid issue. Some vehicles have the solenoid mounted under the hood, others have them attached directly to the starter.
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Ac compressor

Kia Sorento 2006  138743 miles
Ac compressor won't engage
Geno from United States 7 years ago  
GE
7 reports 
Griz from United States 3 years ago
No power to compressor clutch: fuses, relays OK.
atwitsend from United States 2 years ago
My ac was working fine, then had to replace engine. Now the ac won't work. , checked all fuses and relays, jumped compressor clutch (working),replaced high pressure switch, good on charge, no engine codes.
Popeye337 from United States 9 months ago
2006 ford 4.0 mustang, Ac compressor has no power to it I checked all fuse, dumped pressure switch, checked relays, anyone else had this issue? ,
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Passenger door causes all looks to lock SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2004 Sorento 6cyl 100000 miles
When opening or closing the front passenger door, occasionally all the door locks will engage! I have been locked out so much I have to carry a spare key. Any suggestions on a simple repair?
Greg from United States 8 years ago  
GR
8 reports 
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Dominic from Canada 7 years ago
Your lock actuator in the passenger door is faulty.
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Break light warning and ecs warning then stalls

Kia Sorento 2007 4wd sorento 170000 miles
After driving for short distance starts lose power when stopping and going after i shut off battery dead. Restarts after like an hour.
Michelle from United States 4 years ago  
MI
5 reports 
Gharté from other 4 years ago
Experiencing similar issues. My Kia Sorento 2009 model stalls. I have to restart to get it working. How do I get round this?
Gloria from Australia a year ago
Same as my 2097 model can't find a solution nothing shows up on the diagnostic machine frustrated.
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When cold won't start right away

Kia Sorento 2013 Automatic 65000 miles
When first attempting to start in cold weather the engine will not engage. All lights are on and ready to go. After turning the key many times it will eventually engage the engine.
I've had it checked out but because it starts perfectly after it's warmed up I can't find anything wrong. Could it be a bad ground?
Jimyd from Canada 6 years ago  
JI
23 reports 
June from United States a year ago
Same issue here. Will not start when weather is in 30’s-40’s. All dash lights come on. Battery fine.
As soon as weather warms up to 60’s, starts right up.
jcdowley from United Kingdom a year ago
I’m having the same issue with my 2011 Sorento. It only happens on the first start of the day in cold weather. Any ideas?
Emmanuel from United States 11 days ago
When first attempting to start in cold weather the engine will not engage. All lights are on and ready to go. After turning the key many times it will eventually engage the engine.
I've had it checked out but because it starts perfectly after it's warmed up I can't find anything wrong. Could it be a bad ground?
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Abs and grinding

Kia Sorento 2007 Sorento 133000 miles
My abs/ check engine and break lights all came on then went off the came back on the other day and then very suddenly I got a very bad grinding sound coming from my left front tire any time I move my steering wheel! Any ideas?
Confused from United States 8 years ago  
CO
9 reports 
Zack21 from United States 7 years ago
Brakes pads needs to replace and check your brakes fluid level.
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Stops when accelerating

Kia Sorento 2004  135000 miles
I would like to share my experience with my Kia Sorento diesel. When accelerating to overtake a car, the Check engine indicator suddenly turned on and the car stopped. So I checked what was happening, opened the engine cover, cleaned the fuel filter and it started working again. However, the failure appeared every time I accelerated. Once I finally arrived home, I checked more carefully and noticed that the problem originated in the fuel deposit, which has a kind of paint that with time is released and blocks the filter on the fuel sender. This filter is located inside the fuel deposit and thr… Read complete
Maria from United States 8 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
Angelica from United States 8 years ago
It is the valve in charge of the gasoil return. It is a screw which is facing the injectors, and is the only one there. Once a pump specialist told me this was the valve that was blocked, I repaired it and the problem never occurred again. As this valve blocks, there is no return and a pressure loss and thus the vehicle stops.
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Dashboard lights on car

Kia Sorento 2014 Engine 160155 miles
There is an ABS combined with parking brake light. I asked the technician and told me that it speed sensor which is malfunctioning,I changed speed sensors but the problem remains there
John from other a year ago  
JO
1 report 
Bruce from United States a year ago
If the warning light is still on after replacing the speed sensors, there could be a problem with the ABS system or a malfunctioning component.
Here are a few things you can try:

Check the ABS system. The ABS system is responsible for maintaining traction and stability while braking. If there is a problem with the ABS system, it could cause the warning light to come on. You can check the ABS system by having a mechanic diagnose and repair any issues that may be present.
Check the parking brake. The parking brake is responsible for keeping the vehicle stationary when it is parked. If the parking brake is not functioning properly, it could cause the warning light to come on. You can check the parking brake by releasing it and making sure it is fully disengaged.
Check the wiring and connectors. If there is a problem with the wiring or connectors in the ABS system or parking brake, it could cause the warning light to come on. Check the wiring and connectors for any loose, damaged, or corroded wires. Make sure all connections are secure and free of any visible damage.
If you are unable to identify the source of the problem or if the issue persists after checking these components, I recommend having a mechanic diagnose and repair the issue to ensure that the problem is properly addressed and the vehicle is safe to drive.
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Noisy acceleration

Kia Sorento 2011 sorento 115000 miles
When I press the accelerator, there is a rattling/knocking noise that fades once I'm at speed or if I accelerate hard. It will return if I press the accelerator lightly while on the road. The sound is coming from the front of the car. It doesn't change with speed or when I turn. Also, the oil light will flicker on for a second sometimes when I accelerate up hills
AMDprocessor from United States 5 years ago  
AM
9 reports 
Tyansh from United States 2 years ago
I have the same problem. The rattling started after driving about 200miles on Friday
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Car wont start

Kia Sorento 2015  44000 miles
Started my car went to speedway turned it off went in came out and wint start. Have no idea whats going on lights blink but it. Shows a battery pic and and an engine light. Saying cannot find key then can find key please help
Robin from United States 7 years ago  
RO
18 reports 
Inkman66 from Canada 2 years ago
Likely a battery issue. That or your alternator is not charging
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Kia sorento losing power

Kia Sorento 2011  150000 miles
All the dashbord warning lights come on then car stals we change the alternator and batterys 3 times whats the problem call kia motors 5 times they would not help me with there lemon car i need my car
bebe from United States 4 years ago  
BE
13 reports 
LR11 from Canada 3 years ago
I am having the same issue with my 2012
94Splash from United States 2 years ago
Got the issue. Lights coming on car stalling than booost it off and will run for few days and act up again. Did anyone find out what thier issue was?
Ope87 from United States a year ago
My 2016 Sorento loses power steering and electric stabilizing. Plus battery and engine light comes on. Replaced the battery and the alternator but still get warning lights. Battery still draining while driving it so the alternator is not properly working, but it's brand new. What is going on???
94Splash from United States a year ago
I picked up a small digital voltage read out that plugs into the PowerPoint/cigarette lighter. When ours acted up I found the voltage after start up would start dropping. When it dropped to 9 volts the light would come on and when it hit around 7 it would die. If I brought the RPMs up above 3K when the voltage was below 12 it would start changing at 13.5-14.8. I went to a junk yard bought a used Kia alternator for 30 bucks to replace the AC Delco that had been installed before. It's been about 6 months and no more issues.
Heaven from United States a year ago
Im having the same issue with my 2011 Kia Sorento. Is not the battery or alternator. They advise to bring the car to a shop to check any electrical issue or directly to the Kia dealer. Did anyone find out what could be?
Also my car won’t lock at all and is not the key either.
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Dashboard lights

Kia Sorento 2007  93000 miles
My dashboard lights are out. The blinker, and clock, and radio lights work until I turn my headlights on and then everything goes out.
desire05 from United States 8 years ago  
DE
10 reports 
Nik422 from United States 3 years ago
Same here. Didnt start until my dad changed out my ignition switch. He didnt notice that my headlights were on when he changed it out. Still stuck on what to do.
James007 from United States a year ago
Hi, i have a Sorento SX 2014 with same issue since yesterday, did you fix it?
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Car had no power SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2007  12500 miles
Car will not start got no battery light on dashboard. But can still lock car on central locking. Plus when turning key to try and start it my clock keeps going out
Mad monk from United Kingdom 3 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
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Mad monk from United Kingdom 3 years ago
10 amp fuse blow in kick panel by driver feet
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Electrical electrical system was completely shut down.

Kia Sorento 2008  75000 miles
The electrical system was completely shut down. Lights, gauged all completely dead. I messed with the shifter, brakes battery. Nothing. Thought I would try one more time before calling for help. Everything was back on, started easily. What could cause a shut down like that.
Mfrick from United States 3 years ago  
MF
9 reports 
debbaldauf from United States 3 years ago
The same issue with my 2003 Kia Sorento. I am guessing it is a short in the wiring somewhere. Any advise?
Kimberly from United States 8 months ago
Same thing here with 2008 Kia Sorento.
Had low power, like dead battery, tried to jump it and it shut down completely.
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Door open warning on dash

Kia Sorento 2006  143000 miles
Door warning light and dinger on while driving. All doors checked and shut properly
Clil from United States 8 years ago  
CL
7 reports 
Stuart trueblood from United Kingdom 7 years ago
I had same problem I found one of the covers which covers the switch half way down inside of drivers door frame had worn through use if you drive along and pull the door towards you and it stops that's your problem to be fair not shaw if passenger side has one but mine was drivers side so temporary I stuck a little adhesive back stop on the end till I could get new one sent the door itself through use had a little dent through shutting on the switch that's why the switch is not pressing in enough while door is shut
Scottie from Australia 7 years ago
Had same problem, got new part, still a problem, put additional stopper on door myself but every now and then the adhesive stopper falls and I have to replace
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Hesitation with gas after rainstorm

Kia Sorento 2018 Sorento AWX 69900 miles
My 2018 Kia has been running fine since I bought it from a dealership used. A couple wells ago I was in the Highway and the plastic around my wheel wells that also covers part of the engine area came off while I was driving. A couple days ago we had a pretty bad rain storm and out of nowhere it had the check engine light come on and continue to blink. Anytime I try to accelerate it hesitates really bad and seems to lose the power to do so... If I do this very slowly however it will continue to drive. Acceleration has to very light and slow for out to not hesitate at all and I can get up to speed where needed (50-60mph). I don’t get what is going on at all?!
LuluKia from United States a year ago  
LU
2 reports 
thelaughinghat from United States 10 months ago
You probably have an issue with your vacuum system. I had this issue where the vacuum line was connected either to the liner or something on it and when I lost it to a ditch, I had a vacuum hose line just dangling. Whenever I plugged it you could hear a noticeable difference in the engine idle. I'd start your engine and listen around where you lost the liner for a high pitch sucking noise or whistle. If you don't hear anything, you could try and blow smoke or something into the area and see if it's pulled anywhere. This should lead you straight to the line. I hope this helps
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Chk. Engine light. Code p200a

Kia Sorento 2013 Lx 6cyl 145000 miles
Check engine light is on with a code of P200a
Ken smith from United States a year ago  
KE
2 reports 
Lubono from Canada 9 months ago
Check engine light -P200A for Kia Forte EX 2010
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Won't start

Kia Sorento 2013 sorento  45000 miles
Turn car off and it has no power no lights, door bell, dash lights. Let it set awhile jump it and it starts.
jp77 from United States 6 years ago  
JP
3 reports 
Dalt from United States 7 months ago
Same issue here. Replaced battery, alt, and starter
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Airbag and Engine Hesitation

Kia Sorento 2008 SUV 4 Door 169000 miles
The airbag light comes on and sometimes will stay on. The vehicle also acts like it wants to stall.
Shay from United States 6 years ago  
SH
2 reports 
Kell from United States 2 years ago
My kia sorento was recalled in 2018, for a engine problem the replaced the motor, we arenin 2022 and now the airbag light is on and tonight the Malfunction (Engine Malfunction) Indicator Lamp came on and I have slight hesitation now ughhhhh
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I see some wires under the dash board I am not sure if they should be

Kia Sorento 2016 Suv 500 miles
I see some wires under the dashboard that I am not sure if they should be disconected?
Mary from United States 8 years ago  
MA
1 report 
Dominic from Canada 7 years ago
Take it to the dealer. It's under warranty
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Stalling, flashing lights no computer code

Kia Sorento 2023  20000 miles
I was driving down the road and stopped at a stop light. Kia sorento stalled. All lights on dash started flashing. Messages stated to our car in drive, out car in neutral, etc. I tried to restart and each time I put the car in drive the car stalled. Towed car. Car would not unlock or turn on. Kia couldn’t even get the doors open. A few daysater the got in the car and it drove perfectly and they stated they could not find anything wrong.
MMMC from United States 3 months ago  
MM
1 report 

Power steering pressure switch engine light on

Kia Sorento 2005 6 cyl 137000 miles
Changed switch engine light still on
Brendi from United States 5 months ago  
BR

Dash board lights

Kia Sorento 2021 Sorento sx 26000 miles
While on the highway, my dashboard lights completely went black and rebooted about three seconds later. What caused this?
Sher from United States 8 months ago  
SH

Engine light blinking

Kia Sorento 2011 3.4 177000 miles
Engine light is blinking when I got it scanned code 1236 came up. Says glow sensor shortage circuit dont know what that means I hit the gas and it hesitate to accelerate but after 30 miles per hour it drives fine wonder what it could be
Matt from United States a year ago  
MA
1 report 

4wd not engaging.

Kia Sorento 2008 Manual 110000 miles
I drove on to wet grass on a very slight incline. I went to switch to from 2wd to 4w Hi and nothing happened (no orange light). I drove forward/backwards expecting into the come on but nothing. I then tried 4w Lo but the green light kept flashing. I had rear wheels spinning but the front wheels were doing nothing. I ended up having to be pulled out from the wet grass. An hour later I switched my to 4wHi whilst stationary on tarmac and it changed. Does it need traction on the wheels to engage 4wd?
Abbie1811 from United Kingdom 2 years ago  
AB
2 reports 

Idle issues after driving 1km

Kia Sorento 2015 1.6v diesel 55252 miles
After driving and coming to a stop the idle of the car fluctuates rapidly from 1000 to 600 for a 5- 20 seconds til it eventually turns off or I carry on through the light. Prior to getting underway at the start of my trip there no check engine lights and when the idle dose start to act up the auto off appears on the dash. After engine turns off the battery light appears, but I am able to restart the with no problem. After restart, there are no idle issues until after I continue down the road until I hit my next stoppage on the rd (i. E. Crosswalk, red light, etc.. . ).
BoonDangle from United Kingdom 2 years ago  
BO
1 report 

AC problems

Kia Sorento 2014 2.8 94000 miles
Had to add freon every year since buying new. Now it is full of freon and still blowing hot air now the AC fuse under the hood is not making connection and the ABS warning light is staying on
tkirk from United States 5 years ago  
TK
11 reports 

Over heat on gauge

Kia Sorento 2015 Sorento  75000 miles
Temp gauge goes up when a. C. Is on ,goes back to normal when you start moving again ,no smoke or steam
Rick from United States 6 years ago  
RI
2 reports 

Check Engine Light

Kia Sorento 2008 Sarento 4dr  72000 miles
Check Engine Light comes on stays on then goes out. Took to dealer but the time the car was looked at the light had gone out. By the end of the weekend it was on again. Had the Auto Zone to verify via machine meter. Error
P2173 Electronic: Throttle Control (ETC) System Malfunction: High Air Flow Detected
P2106 Eectronic - Throttle Control (ETC) System Forced Limited Power
P1295 Electronic - Throttle Control (ETC) System Malifunction Power Manager
Coopers from United States 6 years ago  
CO
4 reports 

Gas gauge shows a white gas station pump but tank is full ?

Kia Sorento 2016 Kia sx sorrento 12000 miles
Had 1/4 tank gas gauge reading fine then filled it up then noticed white fuel pump showing. On gas gauge but gauge moves okay but gas empty indicator stays on ? Is problem in sending unit or wiring ?
Albert from Canada 7 years ago  
AL
4 reports 
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