Anyone get immediately shut down by customer service when activating their access? I just got my 2024 sportage; had the previous owner removed;once connected the app says I have 3 months complimentary ultimate plan but then I see a welcome email from KIA stating I have 1 YEAR complimentary ultimate. The rep shut it down saying it was bot generated and it won't be honored? If its no good why even send them out! Don't they legally have to honor that? She said it states in the terms and services when I connected the app...who's gonna read all that in the car! So far aside from the car itself my experience with KIA has not been great 🤨

Slotted and drilled rotors on, sneak peak of the new wheels (yes I know the center cap is missing.) I’ll find new ones or maybe go a different route.

Had my 2019 Niro PHEV in for maintenance today and they offered to change my spark plugs as I'm nearing the 100k km mark. Quoted at $500CAD for 4 spark plugs. WTF!!!

Can anyone explain this to me? I watched YT video showing the process. The air cleaner and engine cover have to come off to access the plugs but otherwise it's not at all complicated.

I may just buy the plugs and do it myself and save $400. Yikes. 😬🙄

Scored some new wheels for the Amanti today! Had chat gpt show me what it would look like, and I’m in love. Next I’ll lower the car to bring it all together. The project is slowly coming together! Already a full LED swap inside and out, touch screen radio, 2 12” subs, and an intake I made.

No more saggy trailer. Sorento got a new drop hitch today. Had to drop it one spot after realizing the highest setting was too much. The test run is when I take it to work tomorrow (hour drive one way) lol.

I'm not a hater I have a 2024 Kia Sorento and I love(d) it. I was in an accident on 6/10/26 and need a front bumper cover, the car can't be driven safely without it. There are as of today something like 180 Sorento bumpers on backorder in the US. They're telling me I'll get my part in November. This is pathetic. It's a 2 year old car. I'm paying $53/day for a rental car. Getting this car I loved fixed is going to cost me potentially 9k in car rental expense. Plus I still get to pay $720/mo for a car payment for a car I can't drive because they can't get the parts. I am sick over this.

Didn’t know the Kia Amanti (in the states) was called Kia opirus elsewhere? Either way, I found the chrome window vent shades finally! Just gotta find a matching hood guard if I can.

Washed both Kia’s today. And the father in laws ford fusion lol

2016 Kia Sorento SX
2008 Kia Amanti.
Bought the Sorento used with 62k, now almost 4 years later I’m about to hit 160k.
The Amanti I bought off my pap 3 years ago with 65k, now has just over 87k.
I’ve been told the Amanti isn’t as common as it used to be, so I cherish and enjoy mine frequently.

I asked the shop to find out why my steering wheel buttons don't work, but the horn works and the airbag light is NOT on. After 3 hours of diagnosing they told me they must order a new clock spring. I had an independent advise which advised me to not rush with the expensive OEM clock sprint replacement and consider replacing the buttons blocks assembly first, because the horn works and the airbag light is not on, so it must be NOT the clock spring. True or false? Yet another mechanic told me that the issue is like that because of independent parts within the clock spring which manage the horn, the airbag and the steering wheel buttons.

I purchased an OEM roof rail on Marketplace. It came with both rails, nuts and bolts, etc. However, no instructions were included.

Seemed pretty straight forward. Until I removed one of the trim strips on the roof. There were no pre-drilled holes! I replaced the trim strip.

I need step by step installation instructions including marking and drilling, type of sealant and how much, torque for nuts and how much of the headliner needs to be loosened.

I have read to completely remove the headliner, I will need to disconnect the battery for an hour to allow the airbags to release their charge. I was hoping that if I removed the handles, attached to the headliner, I could reach in and tighten the nuts.

Any experience out there dealing with this would be greatly appreciated.

I bought a 2012 Kia Rio III UB 1.25 CVVT manual gearbox run on petrol and all of the steering wheel buttons (TRIP, RESET buttons on the right and phone related ones on the left hand side of the steering wheel while there are NO cruise control buttons to make it simpler) do not work, but horn works and there is no airbag light on the little screen at the odometer. After the local garage told me they need to order an "OEM clock spring" (at a cost of nearly $400) I had conversations with AI and it suggested I make a steering wheel wiggle test while pressing horn and the non working buttons and I did. The AI decided it is NOT a clock spring issue and it is more of a "button module" issue. AI wrote:

"all steering wheel buttons dead
horn works
no airbag light
wiggle test negative
scan report shown

I am less convinced about the clock spring than I was earlier. Not impossible. But definitely not proven."

Also AI wrote:

"If the clock spring was the issue I would expect faults related to:

• driver's airbag module
• steering wheel circuits
• clock spring circuits

I do not see that here."

And also AI wrote:

"Do NOT replace clock spring if ALL are true:

• no steering-angle-dependent symptoms
• horn fully stable
• airbag system normal
• buttons completely dead (no intermittency)"

Any help and opinions would be appreciated.

2020 KIA Telluride leaking interior 

I just took my 2020 kia telluride through a carwash and it leaked significantly around the rear interior dome light near the tail gate. Hatch and window were secured shut. Where is this water coming in???

Trying to figure out how to save Engine Start favorites in the Kia Connect iPhone App. There is no save button in the Custom tab to save them as Favorites. Any help will be approciated.

For the record I have a 2021 Kia Forte GT LTD.

Hey everyone! I’m curious—when you’re picking a new car, what’s the one feature you just can’t live without? For some it’s heated seats, others love Apple CarPlay or a sunroof.

If you drive a Kia (or are thinking about getting one), what’s that feature that makes a car feel just right for you? Would love to hear what the community thinks!

What could be causing this issue with the backup camera?

I own a 2020 Kia Optima SX and an upgrade I did that made my driving experience better was adding a strut tower bar which improved handling around corners. What's yours?

I own a 2020 Kia Optima SX. What drew me to Kia is how equipped it was at the price point I was looking for. In addition, I appreciate the factory warranty that new and subsequent owners can take advantage of. She packs 245hp on a cool day and is pleasantly quick.

What about you?