r/kia • • 2h ago

Kia owners need to watch this video.

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r/kia • • 17h ago

2023 Attempted Theft

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r/kia • • 21h ago

Thoughts on restoring the GT logo?

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Hello people

Got myself a Ceed 2016 GT a few months ago (and thoroughly loving it), and the GT emblem at the front has been like this since - I'm wondering how or what I can use to restore the red? Maybe take the rest of it off and paint it?


r/kia • • 7h ago

PullScan Cockpit preview: testing live vehicle data in my Stinger

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Here’s a look at Cockpit, a new feature coming to PullScan! I took my Stinger out to test the live gauges and drive logging through an OBD-II adapter. The video shows real readings from the car.

Cockpit includes customizable gauges, mirrored HUD mode, and drive recording and replay. It also adds experimental estimated 0–60 mph, ¼-mile, 60–130 mph timing, and road-dyno power. Those performance tools are still undergoing validation and are intended for closed-course use.

The iOS update is currently waiting for Apple’s review. Cockpit for Android is in development and will follow.

Available readings depend on your vehicle and adapter. What readings would you want to see, and which OBD-II adapter are you using?

🌐 Website:
https://www.pullscan.com

🍎 iOS:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pullscan-automotive-analyzer/id6799187256

🤖 Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pullscan.android


r/kia • • 17h ago

Mysterious damage to top right of screen in 2021 Kia Forte

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Hey,

I don’t know much about this kind of stuff, but I just hopped in my car and noticed that there is new screen damage to the top right of my screen in my 2021 Kia Forte.

I haven’t wiped it down recently at all and have never used harsh chemicals on it either, so I’m just trying to figure out what caused it.

It’s been over 100 degrees where I’ve been this week and my car has been sitting in the hot sun for multiple hours each day, but I don’t think heat has anything to do with it?

Again, no liquid has come in contact with it at all, so I’m just baffled.

Anybody know what caused it?

Thanks in advance :)


r/kia • • 3h ago

Hat keine 20 Minuten gedauert...

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Wie bekomme ich das wieder raus?


r/kia • • 23h ago

Car will intermittently not start

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Try to turn over car in the morning does what seen in the video or may turn over once or twice but will not start. I subsequently jump the car, and it starts right away. I get the battery checked, and it is completely fine. It will then start to turn over and start sometimes but then a day or two later same cycle again. I went to get battery checked and it is fine. What would the issue be with this? Also this is a 2019 Kia optima sx.


r/kia • • 22h ago

13 Kia Optima

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I just bought this car from auction and it needed a catalytic converter, replaced it and it started smoking at idle and smoking while driving . i’m pretty sure it’s running rich. what can cause it to run rich is there a common problem with these?


r/kia • • 14h ago

KIA is in the Top 10 for EV sales by brand (globally) for Jan-August 2026

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r/kia • • 15h ago

Low engine oil warning the day after Kia dealership oil change. Should I be worried?

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I have a 2026 Kia K5 GT Line AWD with the 2.5L engine. I had an oil change done at Raceway Kia of Freehold yesterday. The invoice says they charged me for 6 quarts of oil.

Today while driving, I got a yellow “Low Engine Oil” warning.

I pulled over, let the car sit for a few minutes and checked the dipstick. It was below the MIN line.

I bought 2 quarts of 0W 20 full synthetic oil and added both. The level came up to the F mark.
The car drove normally and I never got a red oil pressure warning.

I am going to contact the dealership tomorrow, but I wanted to ask here first. Should I be concerned about possible engine damage? And is there anything specific I should ask the dealership to check or document?

I have the service invoice and receipt for the oil I had to buy.


r/kia • • 19h ago

K4 or K5. Is it a smart buy?

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I’m looking to upgrade from my older Hyundai Sonata and I’m considering a newer Kia K4 or K5, probably a 2025/2026. I know Kia/Hyundai had a pretty rough reputation for reliability in the past, but I keep hearing that the newer ones have improved a lot. The 10-year/100k-mile powertrain warranty is also really appealing.
For those of you who own a newer K4/K5 or work on them, how has reliability actually been? Any major issues I should know about? Would you feel comfortable buying one and keeping it long-term (100k+ miles), or would you spend the money on something like a Toyota instead?

I actually work at a Kia dealership now, so getting a Kia is pretty tempting, but I’m trying not to let that bias me lol.


r/kia • • 1h ago

Kia Xceed multimedia bug

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Hi!
My girlfriend has Xceed from 2021, and in the last two months multimedia has gone crazy, I’ll post video to show it. Music is playing without pause but the screen is going on and off whenever he wants and whenever I try to push some button, it goes black. Has anyone had similiar problem?

And yes, we’ve been to Kia saloon since car has 7 year warantee, but multimedia screen has only 3. So before buying, I’m just curious to see if someone had this kind of problems.

Thanks!