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2015-Present Kia Sorento: How to change the rear camera

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:23:33 -0700

how to change the rear camera Kia Sorrento 2019

⟐ Answered June 19, 2024 at 7:23 MST

2009-2014 Kia Sorento: replace fog light bulb

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:57:50 -0700

How do I replace the passenger side fog light bulb?

⟐ Answered October 09, 2019 at 5:57 MST

2015-Present Kia Sorento: Rear wheel sensor light is on

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 07:59:45 -0700

My rear wheel sensor needs replacing I have been put off since nov 7 2017, the dealer said they are going to replace the sensor I scheduled a appointment sat in the waiting room for 3 hours with two small children to be told they are waiting for a special tool I’m still wanting and have put 5 thousand miles on the car since I started taking pictures of the miles and lights on the dash that displays abs.

⟐ Answered April 05, 2018 at 7:59 MST

2015-Present Kia Sorento: Sorento 2017 battery is keep dying

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:38:56 -0700

my battery is keep dying, i changed the battery 3 times and with each new battery, there is no change

⟐ Answered November 04, 2025 at 8:38 MST

2015-Present Kia Sorento: 2015 kia sorento ac not working

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:02:34 -0700

AC is blowing hot air. Should I start with hooking up gauges to see if freon is full beore I put in dye to check for leaks?

⟐ Answered February 02, 2025 at 14:02 MST

2009-2014 Kia Sorento: Rear door will not open

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:33:34 -0700

I have a 2011 Kia Sorento, The passenger rear door will not open and or unlock. How can I fix it?.

⟐ Answered December 16, 2019 at 9:33 MST

2002-2009 Kia Sorento: 2008 Kia Sorento won’t start or nothing in the inside wont come on

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:50:30 -0700

My 08 Kia Sorento won’t start the fans headlights and horn comes on but my dash won’t come on or nothing in the inside will come on?!?!?!

⟐ Answered January 31, 2026 at 21:50 MST

2009-2014 Kia Sorento: 2012 Sorento's Transmission Need to be Taken Out for a Fluid Change!?

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:56:17 -0700

Okay here's the issue I'm having with my Kia Dealer.

They are quoting a ridiculous amount and time to change the transmission fluid (Nearly $800 and 3 days ) on my Sorento and apparently do it on every Sorento and there's a waiting list.

I find it very odd as to why the vehicle's entire transmission needs to be taken out and dismantled in order to do a transmission oil change. Can someone please explain why?

⟐ Answered October 02, 2019 at 21:56 MST

Kia Sorento: 2008 Kia Soranto periodic problem- turn key,no start

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 05:08:09 -0700

turn key no start. Try many times, dash lights come on as normally. I go to "fuse/relay box" unplug relay and push back in, juggle all of them, try start sometimes still nothing then go back to "box" and repeat and seems to help and starts. Same problem for about 2 years. Took it to Kia Dealer , they could find nothing wrong. Problem still continues every few days. Problem?? How to repair?

⟐ Commented September 29, 2019 at 5:08 MST

2002-2009 Kia Sorento: Windows and turn signals not working.

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:11:10 -0700

My 2008 Kia Sorento the driver side window went down and wont go back up, At the same time my turn signals stopped working. Are these problems related ? And what should I check?

⟐ Commented July 13, 2019 at 5:11 MST

2002-2009 Kia Sorento: I have a new camshaft and crankshaft position sensor and check engine

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:39:47 -0700

I've recently replaced a water pump, radiator, timing belt, camshaft and crankshaft sensors. Now intermittently my check engine light comes on saying it's the camshaft sensor only when I'm accelerating.

⟐ Commented November 27, 2023 at 17:39 MST

2015-Present Kia Sorento: Bad smell coming from air vents on car when fresh in take is on

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:07:13 -0700

I have a 2015 Kia Sorento. I noticed a bad smell coming from my air vents about a week ago when I was in park with the heater on. It's not a sweet smell like antifreeze and it's not a stinky smell like rotten eggs. It's more of an electrical smell. I took it to the dealership and they changed the cabin filter and said they looked it over and couldn't find anything. They said they looked at the exhaust system and for any oil leaks. Found nothing. So I hoped the cabin filter solved the problem. It did not. So only clues I have is car has to be on fresh air intake and the temp has to be halfway before this happens. And it can be smelled from the inside of the car, the outside and under the hood. Anyone have any idea what it could be? Thanks.

⟐ Commented March 05, 2022 at 5:07 MST

2009-2014 Kia Sorento: Brake Pedal Slowly Sinks to Floor After Coming to a Standstill?

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:26:00 -0700

I own a 2012 Kia Sorento EX. It’s been quite good all these years.

Here’s the issue: When ever I brake and come to a standstill ( For instance at a traffic light stop) the brakes work very well as they should. But as I’m stationary, resting my foot on the firm brake pedal, slowly the pedal starts going soft and slowly sinks to the floor. Simultaneously the car just starts creeping forward. I’ve bumped into a few cars this way. Thankfully no damage for either driver. Only way to remain stationary at this point is to press the brake pedal to the floor or lift pedal and quickly press down again until the same happens.

How it first started: It appeared first when my ABS module started malfunctioning when I hit a huge pothole with my left-front wheel while braking downhill. There was this rrrr-ing noise and the brakes stopped working for a brief moment downhill. (Very scary)

Fixed but came back: The Manufacturer authorized repair center in our country completely replaced the ABS unit & replaced the brake fluid. But after just 2 weeks of the car’s brakes working good as new, the issue came back!

The master cylinder has no leaks and the break fluid is clear. The car still brakes very strong. The issue only arises when stationary.

Does anyone have any idea what’s going on?

I found this thread and the OP seems to have experienced exact symptoms. And apparently replacing Master Cylinder has worked.

http://www.kia-forums.com/2011-2013-xm-s...

⟐ Answered October 28, 2018 at 16:26 MST

Kia Sorento: Drain coolant, how catch in pan, is only a plug to remove, will drain

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:56:07 -0700

Need to drain coolant, how to catch coolant in a pan, is only a plug to remove, no fitting to attach hose to lead into a pan, will drain all over. ??

⟐ Answered March 07, 2018 at 15:56 MST

2009-2014 Kia Sorento: How to remove the alternator

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:59:54 -0700

I need to remove the alternator I need step by step

⟐ Answer accepted January 22, 2026 at 6:59 MST

2009-2014 Kia Sorento: كيف اقوم بفتح و تبديل مسجل السيارة؟

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:52:10 -0700

كيف اقوم بفتح و تبديل شاشة او مسجل السيارة بامان

Translation Arabic - English

How do I open and replace the car's screen or recorder?

How do I open and replace the car's screen or recorder safely?

⟐ Commented December 18, 2025 at 12:52 MST

2015-Present Kia Sorento: How to change multifunction switch

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:16:26 -0700

How do I change the multifunction switch since I’m out of warranty and the recall didn’t fix it. Now dealership is stating it was due to outside influence

⟐ Answer edited October 07, 2025 at 2:16 MST

2015-Present Kia Sorento: Infotainment scree not working

Thu, 29 May 2025 19:11:31 -0700

Hello all, require some guidance please.

i have a 2017 Sorento, 3.3 V6, base model.

The infotainment screen keep rebooting.

What i have done so far;

Hold the reset button for 30 or more seconds a few times.
Removed the battery connection ( + ) for about 30 seconds.

but both items did not fix the issue.

Thank you for your help in advance.

⟐ Answered May 29, 2025 at 19:11 MST

2015-Present Kia Sorento: Ignition Issue - Battery connection dies after dash lights up

Thu, 29 May 2025 18:39:08 -0700

Long title, but intermittent battery failure during ignition. Turning to run, the dash lights up. Go to crank, everything goes black. Total power failure. Usually works after a door slam, banging on the steering wheel or closing the hood. Wiring issue? Fuse?

The battery, starter and alternator all check out good.

⟐ Commented May 29, 2025 at 18:39 MST

2009-2014 Kia Sorento: Why is my Kia sorento stall when put into gear

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:52:27 -0700

My car stalls when put into gear

⟐ Answered April 05, 2025 at 22:52 MST