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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 11 years ago  
BR
8 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 8 years ago  
LA
Rank 10
18 reports 
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Laurie B from United States 8 years ago
I needed a new battery and a change of the brake light switch. It's working great now.
Spoil from other 2 years ago
My dashboard lights goes off when I turn on the headlights.
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All warning lightsare on

Kia Sorento 2011  180000 miles
All warning lights are on on a dashboard
Jhun from Canada 8 years ago  
JH
25 reports 
Huey from Canada 7 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 4 years 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 3 years 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
Huey from Canada 2 years ago
I took mine to the Kia dealer who did a diagnostic on the sorento. They found a wheel sensor was blown ( not a pressure sensor) a wheel sensor calculates the rotation of the tires and computes this into an engine computer. When a wheel sensor goes out all the other things controlled by the computer go off as well. I was fortunate that the car was still under warranty because this one wheel sensor would have cost $1900 to replace and setup again.
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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 8 years ago  
VI
6 reports 
Victor from United States 8 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 7 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 7 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 7 years ago
It was well maintained
Eaguan from other 5 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 11 years ago  
SH
5 reports 
Ford from United States 11 years ago
Has your problem been solved? The same has been happening to me for two days.
SHELDON from United States 11 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 11 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 5 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
Emmy from Nigeria 5 months ago
Hello am from Nigeria my car c300 acceleration pedals fail while on speed
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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 11 years ago  
FR
61 reports 
George from Canada 7 years ago
My Kia sportage will NOT run on humid mornings? WHY?
Inkman66 from Canada 4 years ago
Sounds like a solenoid issue. Some vehicles have the solenoid mounted under the hood, others have them attached directly to the starter.
nasos from Great Britain a year ago
Crank sensor ignition plugs TPS
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Ac compressor

Kia Sorento 2006  138743 miles
Ac compressor won't engage
Geno from United States 9 years ago  
GE
9 reports 
Griz from United States 5 years ago
No power to compressor clutch: fuses, relays OK.
atwitsend from United States 4 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.
Josh from United States a year ago
Same Issue, Did you figure out the problem?
Popeye337 from United States 3 years 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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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 7 years ago  
BO
28 reports 
Firebug from United States 7 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 3 years ago
yes we are having the same problem.
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Lights not working SolvedSolved

Kia Sorento 2008  16160 miles
Tail lights and dashboard lights not working
Mario from United States 2 months ago  
MA
2 replies 
Mario from United States a month ago
It was the relay in the fuse box under hood
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Mario from United States a month ago
Fixed using Google, it was relay
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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 10 years ago  
GR
8 reports 
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Dominic from Canada 10 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 7 years ago  
MI
5 reports 
Gharté from other 7 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?
Yoyo from Italy 4 months ago
La mia del 2004 si spegneva quando accelera o abbastanza, dovevo accelerare piano piano e max 120 kmh. Ho risolto il problema cambiando il filtro carburante spesso
Gloria from Australia 4 years ago
Same as my 2097 model can't find a solution nothing shows up on the diagnostic machine frustrated.
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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 6 years ago  
BE
15 reports 
LR11 from Canada 5 years ago
I am having the same issue with my 2012
94Splash from United States 4 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 4 years 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???
Rissa from United States 2 years ago
Did u find out what’s wrong I am having same problem
94Splash from United States 4 years 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 4 years 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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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 9 years ago  
JI
26 reports 
June from United States 4 years 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 Great Britain 4 years 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 3 years 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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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 11 years ago  
DE
13 reports 
Nik422 from United States 6 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 4 years ago
Hi, i have a Sorento SX 2014 with same issue since yesterday, did you fix it?
Luntu from South Africa 2 years ago
I have the same issue
mallsbefore2009 from Canada a month ago
Same. Happened right as I hit 350,000km in my 99 Nissan pathfinder. Replaced the battery but no fix.
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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 10 years ago  
CO
10 reports 
Zack21 from United States 10 years ago
Brakes pads needs to replace and check your brakes fluid level.
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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 4 years ago  
KE
5 reports 
Lubono from Canada 3 years ago
Check engine light -P200A for Kia Forte EX 2010
Bassam from other 2 years ago
Kia sorento 2013 code p200a
Matt from Canada 10 months ago
Kia Sportage EX 2020, check engine light w/ P200a Intake Manifold Runner Performance bank
Approx. 116 000km
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Power steering pressure switch engine light on

Kia Sorento 2005 6 cyl 137000 miles
Changed switch engine light still on
Brendi from United States 3 years ago  
BR
5 reports 
kamaronaldo from Canada a year ago
Changed switch engine light still on
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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 11 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
Angelica from United States 11 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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Clicking Sound When Engaging the Brakes

Kia Sorento 2015  89000 miles
There is a loud clicking sound when I engage the brakes for stopping. Took it to a mechanic who is very good and they could nit diagnose the issue. The noise sounds like metal hitting metal
Cookie Jar from United States a year ago  
CO
1 report 
prieto from United States a year ago
The bolts on brake caliper that hold your pads some time need grease and tighten , check them good luck
Itamar Backer from other a year ago
Almost the same here, but I can hear the noise under the transmissoin knob
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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 4 years ago  
JO
4 reports 
Bruce from United States 4 years 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.
Damon from other 10 months ago
My autohold, EPB and steering wheels warning indicator turn on after I start my engine. Aircon not cold. No power steering but after driving for 10 mins. Its back to normal. Its on and off. Sometimes when there is no indicator lights, the car can drive as normal. Mechanic has checked the alternator and brakes but still can't detect the fault. Help!
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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 9 years ago  
SH
2 reports 
Kell from United States 4 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
kamaronaldo from Canada a year ago
My Kia while driving car git misfire loss all power, we diagnose it have misfire then we change 3 bad coils and 6 spark plugs car fire up but while driving start lossing power
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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 7 years ago  
AM
12 reports 
Tyansh from United States 5 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 10 years ago  
RO
19 reports 
Inkman66 from Canada 4 years ago
Likely a battery issue. That or your alternator is not charging
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USB replacemant

Kia Sorento 2016 SUV / 2,2 diesel / 7 seats 103768 miles
Hello, I would like to change the USB module from the center console but I can not get the old one out. Any suggestions on doing it? An how to would be quite useful. Thank you in advance, Alex C.
NiC3_D3ViL from other 2 years ago  
NI
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NiC3_D3ViL from other 2 years ago
has anyone an idea on how to start?
NiC3_D3ViL from other 2 years ago
any posibble starting points for disassembling?
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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 Great Britain 5 years ago  
MA
2 reports 
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Mad monk from Great Britain 5 years ago
10 amp fuse blow in kick panel by driver feet
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Brake Lights

Kia Sorento 2012 Sorento 179000 miles
Brake lights on the sides of the gate do not engage when pressing the brake pedal. However, the brake light bar above the gate is working.
Julie from United States 7 months ago  
JU
3 reports 
Cheko B. from United States 6 months ago
Try changing the bulbs, most of the time they're blown and don't work when pressing the brake pedal even when they are lit that could be the problem especially if they are halogen bulbs
Mick from United States 5 months ago
Mine is doing it too, but I just replaced my bulbs like nine months ago
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My 4x4 light stays and on engaged

Kia Sorento 2004 2.5 245000 miles
The 4x4 stays engaged and the light stays on but the buttons in on off
Weiss from New Zealand a year ago  
WE
3 reports 
...........mmm from Great Britain a year ago
Проверьте провода блока управления. Если провод идет на масу, то при включенном блоке будет гореть датчик полного привода
Sixto from Great Britain a year ago
Same issue here for kia sorento 2007
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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 6 years ago  
MF
11 reports 
debbaldauf from United States 5 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 3 years 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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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 9 years ago  
JP
5 reports 
Dalt from United States 3 years ago
Same issue here. Replaced battery, alt, and starter
Pythias from other 8 months ago
Please I need help. My Kia sorento um just cut engine while I was driving. I tried to restart but nothing is happening, no crank no start but everything seems okay when the key is okay.
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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 10 years ago  
CL
8 reports 
Stuart trueblood from Great Britain 10 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 10 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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