Kia Bad Engine Problems

There’s nothing worse than buying a brand-new vehicle and finding out shortly after that you’re experiencing engine problems. Except for maybe finding out that those engine problems could actually become an engine fire. Or worse, that you’ve purchased a used vehicle, one without a warranty, and suddenly the engine fails. Which has been the case for many Kia customers who have reported various Kia bad engine problems throughout Canada.

In today’s blog post, we’ll go over what Kia vehicles have the most reported engine problems. As well as other most commonly reported issues relating to Kia engine failure. We’ll also cover which years were most affected, and where you can check if your vehicle is included in any recalls.

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Kia Vehicle Engine Failure

Every vehicle that’s produced is subject to average wear and tear. And generally speaking, most vehicles are designed to withstand more than average use. However, despite any automaker’s best efforts, engine failure happens to the best of them, including Kia.

Engines can fail for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it fails due to a timing belt failure. Other times it’s because of excessive oil consumption which left the oil reservoir dry. Another common cause of engine failure is a coolant issue, which left the engine to overheat. But sometimes, it’s just as simple as poor engineering or manufacturing.

Knowing what signs and symptoms to look out for is key to diagnosing, addressing, and in some cases, preventing significant engine issues or catastrophic failure.

The Signs & Symptoms That Your Engine is Failing Include:

• Engine knocking, ticking, or rattling
• Engine vibration (especially on acceleration or during long idles)
• Excessive oil consumption
• Leaking or burning of engine oil
• Various other fluid leaks including coolant
• Hard starts
• Frequent or intermittent stalling
• Worsening gas mileage
• A burning smell (especially when going uphill or using passing gear)
• Heating or cooling issues with the engine
• Poor performance or loss of power
• Check engine light is illuminated

As you can see, there are many different indicators of engine failure that is either present, or on the horizon. Paying attention to what signs your vehicle is giving you is critical in early intervention to major engine failure on your Kia vehicle.

Kia Canada Engine Recalls

Typically, when a vehicle is notorious for having the same problem among many consumers, and many different models of that brand, a recall gets issues.

This isn’t just because it’s a common theme, it’s also because usually a known issue that’s affecting many people becomes a public safety issue. As was the case with Kia’s bad engines. Which is why an engine recall was issued on multiple Kia vehicles, and multiple times, during different periods.

Some of the recalls were issued because of persistent engine knocking and stalling. While others were issued because of the potential for engine fire, or actual reports of engine fires. And some were issued because of both.

Which is why it’s always important to keep your contact information current with the dealership. Because when the recalls notices are issued, they reach out to you by your last known contact details. But if you think your vehicle is affected and you didn’t receive a recall notice, you can check it HERE with your vehicle’s VIN number.

Cash for Scrap Kia Vehicles

At More Cash For Scrap, we LOVE buying late model scrap cars, vans, SUVs, and crossovers with dead engines. Not only that, but we also pay the most cash for cars with other major mechanical or electrical issues.

No matter what type of vehicle you have, Kia or not, you’ll always get MORE cash for it when you sell it to More Cash For Scrap. Our scrap car removal services are available 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM-11:00 PM. We also work on most stat holidays to better serve our customers in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

If you have a Kia vehicle that has a dead engine or other mechanical failure that wasn’t covered under warranty or through a recall, give us a call. We are always happy to provide instant cash offers on ALL scrap vehicles right over the phone. And we always pay MORE!

What Kia Models & Year Were Affected?

Because several recalls were issued over different periods of times, the likeliness that your Kia vehicle is affected by one of the engine recalls is quite high. However, we’ve broken down which models were affected, what years, and what specific recalls below.

• Kia Seltos
• Kia Soul
• Kia Optima
• Kia Forte
• Kia Sorento
• Kia Sportage
• Kia Rio
• Kia Rondo

As you can see, pretty much the majority of Kia’s line-up has been included in an engine recall at some point or another. But the only way to know for certain if your vehicle is affected and covered, is by checking your VIN on the Kia Canada website.

Kia Vehicle Years Affected by Engine Recalls

There may be a lot of Kia vehicles that are affected by engine recalls, among other things. However, only certain years were included in the recalls, so knowing whether or not your vehicle will even be affected comes down to the year it was manufactured.

Kia Vehicle Years That Were Recalled for Bad Engines:

• 2010 – 2013 (All models)
• 2011 – 2015 (Optima, Soul, Sportage, Sorento with 2.4 L-engine)
• 2021 – 2023 (Seltos & Soul)

Just to reiterate, only certain engines were recalled, and only on certain models, depending on the year your vehicle was produced. Be sure to consult the Kia Canada website for full details and information about how and if you can get your car repaired.

Signs Your Engine Needs To Be Replaced

There are many different things that can imply engine failure. However, many of the symptoms can also indicate other mechanical failures on your vehicle. Which is why consulting a professional and licensed mechanic, like our friends at Downes Automotive is so important for determining whether or not your engine needs replacing.

Not all engines that are failing need replacement. Nor do they need replacement promptly. By having a professional assess your engine, you can decide whether or not some repairs are in order, or whether or not you should simply scrap your car with a professional scrap car removal company like More Cash For Scrap.

Signs Your Engine Needs Replacing:

• Frequent stalling
• Difficulty starting your vehicle
• A consistent burning smell (not just upon acceleration)
• Gas mileage that increases by a lot
• Smoke coming from under your hood
• Frequent engine overheating (even on short drives)
• Oil leaks
• Really rough idling
• Engine fires

There’s not much difference between your engine being on its way out, versus it need replacement immediately. One of the key differences of the two is the fact that when your engine needs replacing right away, your vehicle is either not driving, or barely driving.

Fortunately, we pay MORE cash for cars with dead engines than any other scrap car removal company in the Lower Mainland. Which means you can sell us ANY Kia vehicle with a dead engine. Also, we purchase vehicles with blown transmissions, failed timing belts, and everything in between.

Cash for Cars with Mechanical Issues

Kia isn’t the only vehicle to be affected by mechanical failure. Many other automakers have succumbed to the imperfections of engineering and faulty design. Which is why, no matter what type of vehicle you drive, you can expect to have mechanical or electrical failure that will render your vehicle undrivable.

The great news is that if you live in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley, you’ll always get MORE cash for scrap cars with our scrap car removal services. That means that if your vehicle has a dead engine while sitting on the side of Boundary Road in rush hour, we’ll buy it. Or if your minivan’s transmission fails while heading home across the Lion’s Gate Bridge, we’ll offer you MORE cash for it.

And even if your vehicle gets written off by ICBC after a major accident at Austin Avenue and North Road, we’ll make you a great offer on it. Moreover, we’ll pick your car up from the side of the road and tow it away entirely for free.

How Much Cash for Scrap Cars Do We Pay?

When it comes to paying cash for scrap cars in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, every vehicle has a different value. This is because we base our offers on MORE than simply its overall metal weight. Unlike other scrap car removal companies, we factor in everything your vehicle offers.

We also consider things like its general resale value, the condition it is in, and any rare or after-market components that your vehicle has on it that could increase its value.

Provide our team with the make, model, year, condition, and location of your vehicle. Also, let us know about any little details that could be pertinent to paying you the true value of your car. We will then make you an instant cash offer on your car right over the phone.

Scrap Your Car with More Cash For Scrap Today!

A quick call or text is all it takes to get an instant cash offer on any scrap vehicle. We love buying scrap cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, hybrids, and even buses for MORE cash than our competitors will offer. Plus, with our same day scrap car removal services, you’ll have that junk vehicle gone in a heartbeat!

If you’ve recently been faced with a vehicle with major mechanical failure that isn’t worth repairing, is out of warranty, or isn’t covered for repair or replacement with a recall, call More Cash For Scrap. We’ll make you an instant cash offer on it right over the phone.

Plus, we offer MORE customer service. MORE flexible scrap car removal times. And pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We simply offer MORE!