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DCT issues have cropped over all US based customers for the sorrentos 2020 onwards. Has any one else had the same issues over here?
Our Kia collapsed while towing our caravan, last week, it died. after being towed 150 kilometers home and then being towed to mechanics workshop, and being told the timing chain broke and metals in the sump, we are devastated we are an older couple we drove carefully looked afterthe car faithfully and now we are left with no car and lookng at the car being sold to a wreckerfor $800 aussie dollars! the bill tojust see if the car can be rescused, isabout $3-4 000 and then it may not work.So a second hand mootor for this car wold be $5-7000 then costs to replace. Kia motors are not readily available in Australia. someone put a slant on this please.do we have any come back on Kia
is it the petrol 3.5 or 3 8V6 or thr diesel.. ?
mine is a diesel one from 2003
Hi, why won't the heated and cooling switches for the seats work
Hello, we have a 2013 XM Sorento diesel 180,000km. Bought new. Was told by my mechanic that there is a leak coming from the Turbo and told me that the Turbo might need replacing.
But from what I read it could be something else, like hoses got kinked, hose got blocked, hose clamp came loose...etc
Has anyone have this issue, and what is the issue?
Feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Hu I have a 2012 sorento diesel with 552,000km. Engine and turbo is still original on mine. The leak which you have is actually a engine sump gasket. Although the leak is minor. The leak is normal and can get worse. I changed my engine sump gasket with brand new around 280,000km.
Turbo is leaking or fails due to engine service neglect which is rare and turbo would also make lots of whisteling noise. Very likely is a sump gasket.
Hi Imtiaz, Wow 500T Ks! Car has been serviced regularly at Kia til 165T every 15,000ks. At 180T, my independent mechanic advised that it was leaking from the turbo. He advised to periodically check for the oil level every 5T and change the oil every 10T. I'll get him to check the oil sump then as advised.
Thanks for reply and feedback. Cheers
When driving and just feathering the throttle the engine seems like it’s fuel starved for split second but if you gun it it’s perfectly fine! Mentioned it to Kia when it went in for service but they obviously said they couldn’t find anything wrong!! Any suggestions would be great thanks!
Haven’t experienced this problem.
at a guess i would say this is turbo lag. it usually happens with turbo diesels as the turbo spools up.
Can you have the sunroof removed from the kia sorento gt-line? If buying brand new?. I was able to when buying my Nissan navara in 2018..
I have Kia Sorento Gt petrol I have only done 24,000 kilometers I had to have the disks machined. It was not covered under warranty i was charged $200 for this Brakes should do more than 24,000 ks has any one else had this problem
Kai sorento diesel 2.5 crdi BL 2009 Car ran and stopped many times same with a changed ECU now couldn't start at all gor check engine light but scanner could not scan ECU all the rest modules can scan need ECU pin out to check power and ground. Any idea?
I have a 2021 Kia Sorento. The car has a tyre pressure monitor device installed as standard. The readings are currently in psi. How do I change to kpa
Have you tried from the setting (through the setting/menu option via steering buttons) usually that is where we can change in our sorento 2016
I have tried that but cant seem to find the right option. Could you give me some more detail on what you did. Thanks
I have a 2012 Kia Sorento 2.2 litre turbo Diesel and the Diff needs replacing. I have had it seviced regularly at scheduled intervals and feel at 183,000 klms it is a very poor return. I would like to know if anyone else has had problem with the diff on this model.
I have changed EGR, Air mass flow sensor, air filter, Clean the heat sensor on top of DPF. Still getting the code P0101 which is mass airflow sensor problem. used many additives to clean diesel injectors and system. still i am getting my engine performance poor on climbing. Finally i will be cleaning my dpf this week. it is kia sorento platinum ii 2.2 diesel 145 KW. will let you know what will be the result. if you have progressed any way let me know thanks.
i just took the oxygen sensor off then, made the liquid of sodium hydro oxide (drain cleaner )around ratio 1/4 with water temperature should not exceed above 1100f to protect ceramic and SS web with degreaser liquid or brick cleaner 1/4 with water total 2 litters. pour in and after 15m i started the car to bleed and it throw away all ash and sooth. but it is only for This car. other you have to take off DPF and clean with same process. and car was running like new.
Kia Sorento 2011, do you need to change the timing chain? Or is it life time?
I have 590000km on my original chain with no issues thus far.
I have a XM Diesel Sorrento Platinum purchased new January 2014 (Build 2013), 87,000 klm without any mechanical issues until now the paint deterioration on back door is another issue, while driving home the gearbox or rear diff made a clunky noise which at first I thought was a pot hole or something on the road, so I slowed down and the noise happened again, I began to pull to side but vehicle felt like it was in neutral, moved gear lever slowly from drive to neutral again, the gearbox seem to engage so I moved transmission lever into manual selection an limped home. Off to dealership tomorrow to get the news. From what I’ve read so far I may not happy with what they are going to tell me. Will check gearbox fluid level in the morning if I have a gearbox dip stick, but I’m thinking not. Positive feedback would be appreciated. I really love the Sorrento I expected to have it for a few more years, the wife is expecting a new this year!
Problem fixed under warranty by KIA turns out the transfer case and differential had stripped gears, great vehicle glad to have it back home. Thank you Kia Australia and Blactown Kia.
Which tyre brand does anyone recommend for a 2016 Sorento 2.2l GT Line
I am looking forward to buy Kia Sorento 2.5 diesel 2008 with 157000 mileage. Is here any suggestion for me? Recommendation or about problems or what should I be careful about when I am checking the car?
If you start to find lack of power or blows smoke ? Both these things usually in the morning or first start for the day, then I would sell the car fast. Apart from that my Sorento 07 was good. All the best
Was this as a result of the valve stem seals?
Has any one got a Kia Sorento 2010 petrol? Any reviews would be great. Thanks
Have a 2015manufactured Platinum Sorento Model at 111000klms turbo boost failed.Anyone else had a similar problem. So far Kia and dealer dragging feet on approving warranty repair and into 2nd week of no car. Neither dealer or Kia are good at returning calls despite bragging about their fantastic warranty and customer service
My ford radio say tel all the tine
Have a 2008 Sorento 2500 diesel lost of power and a knock car starts motor knock like no turbo loss power
I have a problem with my fuel injection hold down bolt randomly coming out or breaking while driving anyone else had a problem like this? Also wanting to know the foot pound for Kia sorento 2008 LX 2.5l
2007 model 220.000kms, any problems that may be known. Thank you.
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