MUST WATCH!!! HELPING PEOPLE WHO WERE DENIED FROM KIA GET THEIR ENGINES REPLACED
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- MUST WATCH!!! HELPING PEOPLE WHO WERE DENIED FROM KIA GET THEIR ENGINES REPLACED
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However, it is our understanding that both Hyundai and Kia have made modifications to their responses regarding oil consumption issues raised by Hyundai and Kia owners and lessees. As a result, we believe there are more approvals of oil consumption related repairs and replacements than in the past. To this end, we can pass along a contact for each respective manufacturer below:
For Kia: Ariston Crane, Customer Care Claims Manager ACrane@Kiausa.com.
For Hyundai: Nate Hair, Counsel, HMA Customer Connect nhair@hmausa.com.
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My 2014 Kia Forte's engine blew on the highway at 92,000 miles. Once we safely parked my vehicle the engine had a loud rod knock. Took it in to the dealership immediately and after 2 weeks, I have finally gotten word yesterday that the engine has failed all the test and is being replace for free under the recall notice. Taking this into consideration I do NOT have the KSDS update installed on my Kia so I was very nervous and sure I would be denied. I had called corporate previously to review my options if denied and they told me in was very rare to get a free engine with no update installed. God is on my side and I feel very blessed I hope this helps somebody out there!
Thank you so much! I'm literally filming a video replying to this awesome news in a target parking lot lol I pinned this comment! Thank you!
well thank you so much! you gave me great information your Chanel is very helpful@@CarlsGarage
Where are you located??
i’m in this same situation my 2015 kia optima engine blew on the highway under 90,000 miles but i don’t have the KSDS update.
@@bryantwarr522did you take it to the dealership yet??
I was lucky in that my Kia 2017, wasn’t listed in recall. It was at 48K so under warranty, took it in 3 times and denied repair by KIA Corporation. Then called California LEMON LAW ATTORNEY. Reached settlement within 3 weeks, KIA bought car back, less mileage and KIA paid attorney fees. CALL attorney you may have a case and if so attorney fees are taken out of settlement.
Awesome
Hey sir, Thank for the info. I got KSDS installed - Watching your videos and got your book. While at local KIA Dealer I had a good conversation with service tech and he noted that they are told NOT to disclose information about KSD upfront. I had called to schedule apt for another recall (Electrical / fire risk) and told them I wanted KSDS as well. He just shook his head and said "Its good that I had such information because KIA wont tell you if you werent initially owner, and uses that to quickly deny you" He even went as far as how KIA tries to get around "OIL consumption" - - Thanks Carl.
Can you tell me how Kia is pulling loopholes on oil consumption?
I bought a 2013 Sportage from a friend due to the fact that 3 different people at Kia customer care said the engine has a lifetime warranty. Now that I legally own it, they have changed their tune and saying it's only covered up to 150k. It's got 156k on it. I've tried going up to management, but keep getting robots that read off a screen and parrot the corporate talking points. Any suggestions?
Hyundai plays tricks and will not state the mileage of the warranty. When that first pop off in 2019 or 2020 it was 150k. @tonybenson5508
Can you tell me how Kia goes around oil consumption issue,???
@@quincywilliams4738 my experience with Hyundai from Feb 2024. You are out of warranty at 92K miles and even you stated the problem in 2019 @53k miles. Hyundai said your oil consumption was normal; however, you can perform a $1200 combustion cleaning and if it continues Hyundai may replace the motor. Keywords $1200 and may replace
This is great. My optima is burning a quart a week. And my local mechanic told me about the engine issue and told me to research it before calling the dealership.
Hi Carl, you just read my comment I sent you today. You asked was my 2012 KIA a V6, no it's not. I have the 2.4. They said my oil was good, no knocking, and the rod bearing clearance test was good. But I had the P1326 knock sensor code. They cleared the code and the car is running fine (for now). Thanks again for what you do.
They did that to mine and it came back on for a p0301 which is a cylinder 1 mist fire.
0ver the last 2 years I have taken my 2018 Kia Sportage to Kia and Durham North Carolina to get my car checked out due to checking the engine light on and shaking when driving and now when idle. I just paid $900 plus dollars when I took it in again a couple of months ago for this same issue. They told me I needed to replace my spark plugs which I did replace my serpentine belt which I did, got a oil change and miraculously my car was running fine. Now the first time I took it in which was maybe a year and a half ago for the same issue they updated my ksds to my recollection. I think they just cleared the code and it's just running from that and now I'm having the same problem again also the extreme oil consumption is an issue. What do I do?
my local dealership has put us through major trials since our engine went. For almost a month they had our car and when we went to get it the body control module was bad. They refused to take responsibility for it. They took it back in and 2 more weeks went by and they hadn't done anything. They just keep feeding me BS, hoping I leave them alone until they decide to fix it. I'm about to call a lawyer because it feels like the only thing that will get them to take me seriously....that may not even work.
Same thing happened to me. Hyundai is a garage ass company. Don't ever buy one of those lemons.
My 2014 Kia Sorrento had its engine replaced only because I had to recall done. The recall was for the knock sensor. After replacing a knock sensor, the engine blew up I took it to the dealership and they told me they were replaced the engine for free the only problem was, I had to wait about four weeks for them because they were backed up with cars in front of me. Waiting for new engines. I now have my new engine in my 2014 Kia and it seems to be doing OK I have 114,000 miles on the engine before it blew up.
Yea so that's not correct. The knock sensor is just that. A sensor. It senses when the engine is failing and puts the car into limp mode allowing the driver to make it to the dealership to start the process for a new engine. Your engine failed due to the rod bearings which fail. The recall is on the rod bearings. The engine they put in your car will fail again too because they have the same rob bearing issue.
This is November 30, 2023 on vacay, my engine got really hot (all the way to H). Took it to a mechanic and he said the head gaskets are blown and that it would need a new engine it’s a 2014 Kia Sorrento, 3.3 L engine. What is the first step I should take? I don’t believe we ever had the knock sensor update as we are the second owners of this vehicle and never received those update notifications.
….. 2013 kia optima hybrid 189000 miles was told by dealership it has bad rod bearings, car went into limp mode so it had the ksds, bought it 4 years ago, just paid it off early…. 2nd owner….. dealership says it will not be covered, will be charging for diagnostic, 2 other recalls on it that I didn’t know about. Have not heard from them for over a week now since i asked them to finish all recalls before i see them again. Can i still get benefit from the book.
I have a 2018 hyundai tuscon with 80k miles and the ksds update...it went in limp mode this morning...and ive just dropped it off today...and i will be calling them in the morning...i hope i wont have any problems...this time is the 1st time i have went past my oil change miles by around 500 miles...
I purchased two Kia vehicles in 2018 one was a Kia Sportage the other one was a Kia optima both were brand new off the lot. About six months ago I started noticing my oil light coming on about 2500 miles after my oil changes. Then I found out that both cars were doing the same thing. We took both cars into the dealer. They wanted to do the three checks. We inconvenienced ourselves to do these three checks because we figured this was going to fix the problem and Kia would honor their product since both cars are still under warranty. They asked for the oil change receipts. We turned them all in and they’ve had one car for a month now they did say they would replace the engine for the optima car which they’ve had that car for a month now. I finished the oil consumption checks on the Sportage and they told me since on the third check that my car only burned 1 quart of oil in 1000 miles, so they will not cover the warranty because it’s not a problem. after a month, we still don’t have the Optima back and now I’m stuck with the Sportage that’s burning oil like crazy. I want to add that the Sportage burned oil faster than the Optima. This is just maddening, and I am so frustrated. I will never ever buy another Kia again, and I will never recommend anyone else to buy one. I also had to make a big stink just for them to give a loaner car to us. They weren’t going to offer it at all. Both my son and I are healthcare workers that see patients at home. It was extremely inconveniencing to bring my car in to the dealership three times and within 1000 miles. You can’t be 100 miles over or under the 1000 mile mark or you have to start all over again with the three checks. I’m beyond frustrated because now I have to get a new car, otherwise I have to check my oil every one to three weeks just to make sure I don’t lock up my engine running out of oil. I just can’t understand why this is OK and Kia is still selling cars like they are selling a good product.
Hi Carl I'm glad I stumbled across your videos.im stressed out about my 2014 kia forte.i had all of the recalls done .they said it passed the rod bearing test .my main issue is oil consumption.
I also had the updates installed.I have the same issue. I keep checking my oil because it's burning oil.
Same here my 2014 kia forte passwd ghe rod bearing test but my p code still shows with a flashing check engine light , the replaced my eod knock sensor but flashing light still on, and they denied my new engine becauE it passed the rod test and they told me the p code can be triggered by something else that they dont even lnow whats triggering the p code , they rold me to pick up my car and pay for the test alsmot 200
Hi Carl,
Thanks for the continuous info! I have a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 turbo the lost power on the highway.
Towed it to dealership. They sat on it for 7 days despite looking at it(fuse box cover off).
Car moved in dealer parking lot but still in parking.
Annoyed, towed it to Sullivan Tire.
They called me in 2 hours with a list.
Said the engine was done, 1st compressor shot among other engine damage.
No oil left. Past the mileage for next oil change but not that past the date.
91300 miles
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Kia approved to replace my Optima 2016 SXL with no charges after diagnose and check my oil and filter change history, because of engine failure in Maryland.
I love KIA
My 2011 Sonata died this past Friday. Have an appt on the 29th. Praying Hyundai covers it. Had the KSDS update in 2021.
You’re covered. No worries. Your engine has lifetime warranty after you had the ksds update. Just in case save your oil change receipt.
Hey boss they are asking for maintenance records but I only have maybe half of the receipts from past oil changes
Is that a problem? Would they deny the replacement for that? Thank you
Just answered your question in the latest video
I'm going through this with Kia now. They denied my engine because the Product Improvement Campaign (PI1803) ECU Upgrade (ksds) 12MY wasn't done prior to the engine developing rod knock due to bearing failure. The dealership confirmed that had the KSDS been done it would qualify. I am in process of talking with Kia USA now, waiting on the recall supervisor to call me back. This is terrible that they try to skirt the engine failure recall this way. I bought the car less than a week prior to the knock starting and also provided all the oil change record to the dealership. The engine was maintained regularly with the oil changes. I don't know what to do now. Any advice is apprciated. I am in Ohio, and the car in PA at a dealership there.
Yes, no ksds they will always try and deny you. It was in their settlement agreement in the class action lawsuit.
9:27 pm. 1/8/24. I was also told my 2014 kia sole that i bought in 2015 has been denied a replacement engine. 132,000 miles. I faithfully got my oil chgd every 3000 miles. March this yr i had a ticking in my engine. I went to kia to get all my recalls done. When leaving the dealership my check engine light when on. I took it back and told them my light went on. After a week i was told i needed a new engine and kia was not going to pay for it. I had to buy a different car. I now am having to donate my sole to salvage. I cant believe it. Is this true??? Love ur utube!
Going through the engine replacement process with my 2014 kia optima hopefully it gets approved by kia
We have a 2016 Kia Forte and have been told that the Fortes are not included in the engine recall. Our Kia stopped on an interstate when our 19 year old daughter was driving. The dealership said that Fortes are not included so engine replacement would be at our cost.
Did you go to NHTSA.gov to check the recalls for that vehicle. You'll need the VIN number which you can find on your insurance card.
You are the best! You got straight to heaven "pass go" on purgatory (like in monopoly). Seriously, though I am a single women and this issue has been a nightmare. I'm currently having to borrow a car b/c my 2014 Kia Soul is having issues. I don't know if it's gone into limp mode?
Bu it's been having issues for the longest time meaning I add oil every 3 days... but I don't think it was on the list of vehicles they would fix until the second go round of lawsuits? I dunno....
Took it to the dealrship and they refused to help. Said the problem was the piston rings but that I was over the recall. My only issue now is I'm over 150,000 miles...
so I have no idea if they will help. But at least there are good people out there like you trying to help others!
God bless brother!
NOOOOOO!!! what dealership told you that? Please share with me that dealsers name cause they are FULL OF ISH!!! lol #1 you are covered, regardless of how many miles you have on your car. With that said, do you know if you have the ksds? This is why I tell people to get my book because it includes documents that you can slap these stupid dealers in the face with and demand they fix your car (when it fails). If they told you it has a piston ring issue then they are acknowledging the current recall. It has nothing to do with the class action lawsuit. You need to call that dealer or in my opinion a different dealer and ask does your car have the ksds. They will ask you for the last 6-8 of your vin and then tell you. If you do then they will fix your engine but it will have to fail first. Please email me and I plan to do a video on this situation. Either way I will help
Wow, that’s crazy & good to hear. I know I must the ksds bc I took it in to get all of its recalls at the same time I was complaining about the engine. I didn’t understand how it worked, and that you needed the recalls in order to be “covered”.
I was a teacher at the time and didn’t have a lot of extra time to try to fix the problem so I was being very cautious with my engine and always checking the oil adding oil for over a year. Now it’s to the point where I had to add it every 3 days.
I told them about the oil issue and they did an oil consumption test. I don’t know if they were trying to get my engine to fail and I didn’t understand but I kept coming to them before because my check engine light doesn’t turn on so I would know that my oil was low when I hit the break. It would come on for a brief second so I would go into the dealer before the Myles, and tell them that I know my oil was low. I don’t know if they were trying to get it to fail but if so I botched their efforts. I was freaking out that if the oil got too low, it was gonna blow the engine, and it would be my responsibility. They were probably trying to blow the engine for me?
But now I’m at the point where the car won’t go above 30 mph, and I think it’s the fuel pump… I don’t know.
All I know is I don’t have another $200 to spend for them to diagnose the issue when I know I need an entire new engine to spend any more money on the vehicle.
I’m happy to help create a video with you for you if you’re able to help me out.
I myself create videos on Catholic issues, so I’m relatively comfortable on camera. At the end of the day what you’re doing is such a blessing to so many people. I’m really thankful there’s people out there like you. 🙏🏼
To answer your questions specifically yes it Hass to have the ksds because I took it to them to get it recalls. And it was a Kia dealership in West Palm Beach Florida.
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I had the KSDS recall done in 2019 and had the knock sensor replaced in 2023 my engine is blown now in 2024. I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2.4 engine. I've already took it to 2 dealership in the county I live in and both dealerships denied me.
I just got my engine replaced. I didn’t have any problem about my engine. Couple days ago while I’m driving I just heard a sound from the engine and the car goes on limp mode which is for security. I just pulled over and towed the car to the dealership. 2011-2016 between hyundai sonata and santa fe sport cars has recall for engine replacement. I just said to dealership hey I got this issue and I have a lifetime warranty. If you had done your safety recall. They don’t ask anything and replace it. Just act like you know what you re doing and talking about.
My 2012 Soul went into limp mode on my way home yesterday. Got home checked my mail and there was another recall notice from KIA. This one is for the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). Says it may result in an electrical short and cause a fire. It says park it don’t drive And get it towed to a KIA dealership asap.
I’m going through it with Moon Township Hyundai dealership in Pennsylvania. They’ve done five oil consumption tests, clean, combustion chambers and now at 100,000 miles the engine is gone. I had to call Hyundai corporate and finally have an appointment at the dealership because the dealership hasn’t returned my phone call in over three months.
Did you have the KSDS?
What is ksds. I have oil consumption to. Getting the run around from dealer and after market warranty. 2018 kia optima 1.6 turbo engine
I visited Beck Masten Tomball this week. I recently purchased a 2017 Sportage from a Subaru dealership.
Beck n Masten denied the engine replacement because I wasn't the first owner. So they are just as difficult to obtain help as it pertains to the engine recall. My engine burns through 2 quarts per week. They told me my option was to either purchase an $8,000 replacement engine or trade it off
They didn’t deny you cause you’re the 2nd owner. That makes absolutely zero sense. Did you have the ksds?
@@CarlsGaragehey, I have the same vehicle (2017 sportage). I don't know if it has the ksds I just purchased the vehicle and it is making knocking noises (I believe it's a rod bearing related). I am the second owner. What kind of situation will I be in? And what can I do?
Mines broke on highway at 86,000 miles. Called them up, requested the campaign number. In a week I had my kia back. Running great.
New video has everything you need!
@@CarlsGarage all you have to do is request the campaign number and that’s all you need. ✌🏻
@@joshjime3731can you please tell me the number ?
What's the campaign number
What's the campaign # ?
I was not only denied an engine, a 2013 Optima and they admitted my engine was locked, but when the tow guy went to pick it up the dealership had hidden it in the lower lot and would not tell him where it was. They also ruined my battery. The manager of the mechanics was not very nice to me, (which I found out later this dealership has a reputation of being rude to customers) and said the people at cooporate sent people like me to the dealerships to get rid of them. Luckily, my son is a mechanic and is installing a new engine. I am spreading to everyone I know KIA sucks. I do NOT trust that place to put an engine in my car.
You should, cause if they do it, they have to keep replacing the engine forever. Once your son touched it, not only did it cost you but it cost you the lifetime warranty on that engine and every engine moving forward.
I just came across these videos and glad I did. I have a 2016 Kia Sorento. I believe my engine just went out. There was no noise or any indication that something was going on. It just quit driving and will not start. I had AAA come and take it to my house. I'm not sure if my car has the KSDS upgrade. I did however put my VIN number in the Kia site for a claim and and it said that I was eligible for the Thottle II class action settlement. I did not submit anything yet I was more or less just fishing around to get information about the issue. I'm not sure if I should submit the claim or just call Kia directly I don't want to screw anything up on my end any suggestions would be very helpful.
Any idea if the engine recall/replacement applies if we're up Canada?
Iv have a 2017 Kia optima ex with a blown engine it stopped on me an how is at the dealership I have warranty that asking for oil change records and maintenance from two years ago an is having difficulty on if they want to fix the vehicle or not what do I do I’m a very lost it was due to a knock sensor had code p1326
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I never heard you mention carl that when you get the k.s.d.s. in Canada anyways. They change your dipstick from a yellow one to a orange one. That's what they did on my 2013 sonata, 2.4 . My understanding is that the new dipstick reads full with one more liter of oil.
I don't mention Canada because unfortunately everything I speak about only applies to America.
What if you do themaintenance yourself and have no oil service receipts? Apart from the lease agreement services I had for 3 years.
Then you get my book which contains all the documents required when the engine blows and they try and screw you over: www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265
2017 Kia Sorento 73,000 miles, we got the ksds update in October and get oil changes. Pulled out of dollar general and not even 5 secs later, battery light came on then engine light. Brakes stopped working till I came to a complete stop. Car won’t turn over, but doesn’t make a noise.
Kia denied me with cylinder number 4 seized no knock sensor code. They said 12 thousand for repairs. Sense there is no code for the knock sensor there saying it's not do to the bearing. I will never buy a kia.
I have a 2017 Kia Soul, I had the KSDS flashed back in 2022, I have an email record of the scheduled appointment, not sure if I have the paperwork, I should though....
What I wanted to ask is, the car has probably went into limp mode twice already. I'm sort of a DIY mechanic so when it did, I checked the engine codes myself and it was a misfire on cylinder 4. Swapping the Ignition coil seemed to "fix" it, but then a month or two later the issue returned. Now it's sitting parked, because we were planning on just trading it in. Do you think the fact that I replaced the ignition coil with an aftermarket part could be a reason they would deny me? Or should it still not be an issue getting the motor replaced?
Thanks for making these videos, we had a friend who had a Hyundai who's car broke down on the side of the road and really hoping that won't happen to us. Will probably end up trading it in right after getting the engine replaced either way.
Gosh, my daughter's 2015 kia rio just died, it only has 70K miles! Recalls on Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, but not on the engine! So we have to scrap it, such a rip-off!
My 2011 Hyundai sonata was replace in 2016 and im the 2nd owner and it blew on me last week 😢 and now they saying since it was replace already I can’t get it replace again
That’s bullshit. It’s a lifetime engine replacement. That’s why I made my book. To use on them when they try and deny you
I have a 2015 Kia Optima that's using a quart of oil every 500 miles. I talked to the service manager, he told me I had to pretty much blow up the engine before I even get a chance to get a motor. I have the ksds in my vehicle. My car has 115,000 miles on it.
Yes, that is 100% correct.
Is the KSDS software the same as the ECM update? Because that's the only update on my 2011 sonata. Also, for DIY oil changes. I have receipts for the oil/filters and records of my changes. How cooked im I?
If you don't have it you're cooked
Hey Carl so I have a 2019 Kia optima with about 130k my check engine light just came on and I ran the code and it is the p0420 code and it runs some what normal but it is lagging and when I come to a stop it starts stuttering a little bit what should I do. And the engine will burn through some oil also but I thought about getting a 3 rd party extended warranty what would you suggest?
Do you have the ksds?
Hey did you ever get your car fixed because I'm kinda in the same exact bout
What’s funny to me is that the Kia Rio also has the same engine and the same failures but those vehicles were eliminated from the recall. Back room deal?
I have a 2016 Kia Sorrento with a failed engine. Didn’t learn about all the engine problems until I started researching it. Found out my Vin number is actually associated with Kai Canada, notKia America. They refused to replace my engine because I don’t live in Canada and I didn’t buy the car from Canada. I bought it from a US dealership, not knowing any of this.
I have a 2016 Kia Optima currently not running because the engine failed. It has 111,990 miles. The Kia corporation will not replace the engine unless I show them 7 years of maintenance records. I have about 5 receipts! I’m a single mom who has moved 5 times in the last 7 years. I don’t have all my maintenance records in a tidy folder. I even asked what if you do your own oil changes? And they said you need the receipt of the oil you bought.
2014 Sorento - owned it since 2014 150K miles - ksds done 2019 - is now burning oil fast - I called Kia customer care they said I need an oil consumption test which is done three steps if it fails all three then they replace the engine they emailed me a case # - I moved from CA to TX and just made an appointment with my local dealer over the phone and told them it was for a recall - does it need to be on written on the ticket customer came in for active recall ? and should I be charged for the oil consumption test(s)
I have a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. It stop on Friday evening on my way home. I was out of state in Louisiana when this happened. I had no knowledge about all this so i had the car towed to just a local repair shop. Not a Hyundai dealer. the mechanic changed the Knock sensor because he said his machine got the P code.Then he called me back and said the engine is blown. Am i too late to get my engine replaced? I also have the oil consumption issue. I've changed the oil like every few months. I didnt know this stuff was happening
No problem, if you have a Kia though you have bigger problems. Please check out all my videos on the Kia engine settlement. Those cars engines will fail and when they do, if you don’t have the ksds installed you won’t get your new engine. Consider grabbing my book www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265 or just watching all my videos here and on @carlsgarage
Hi have Avery interesting take on my 2016 Kia optima. After 6 months of ownership the engine blew. I did not know anything about the KDS software even after taking it n to a Kia dealership for service. After I found your channel was I first learned about it. I found the original dealership that was supposed to have installed the kds update but didn’t and knowing wholesaled it as is. I unknowingly bought it from the wholesaler. After reaching out to Kia for help to no resolve they suggest suing the dealership. As they have replaced the engine and transmission and want me to pay almost $12,000. We’re currently in litigation and to keep you posted as this unfolds. I don’t have the car and been battling in civil court for over a year. I’d like to speak with you if I can as I may take this to a televised court proceeding as we know there’s a great deal of injustice that has to be exposed. Hit me up. Thanks
I just stupidly bought a 2014 KIa Soul on 01/20/24 with the 2.0 engine. it is running fine and has 77,000 miles on it and it when i check recalls it say there are no open recalls. My question is should i push to have the engine replaced? Just looking for advice, I seen about all the fires after I bought it and frankly it has be concerned. Please help?
I am going thru this currently and i am bringing my kia to the dealership soon i have an appt. I just hope i can get my engine replace i believe its th rod bearing
better have that ksds
I’m having this same issue with my 2020 Kia Optima and because it’s not a 2019 or younger they say it’s not covered under recall. I don’t have $1400 to start to fix it.
Is the warranty lifetime of just one time replacement I got a 2012 sonata 2.4 limited it’s been replaced once new engine in 2018 and has over 100k already to date
Hi - just ran across your channel and it very educational!! Sons Kia sportage 2017 engine just stopped running possibly blown but don’t know for sure because they wouldn’t do diagnostics on it because recall was not done. I’m not sure what the KSDS. They purchased it in 2020 not sure if it was done or not. They did not get any letter regarding a recall that they are aware of. I looked it up and there is one on possible engine fire. Is that it? He was denied any coverage because it was not done. I think it was an oil issue. 66,000 miles oil light flashed very now and then had oil change 3 months prior so I think it it pertaining to this oil issue but I don’t see a recall associated with this. Any thoughts? I think I am going to pay for the diagnostics to get an answer. Definitely going to get your book!
Did you ever get the Issue resolved? I have a similar situation
@@harrisonmarszalek6031 no nothing yet 😡
I know someone that just took her Kia 2021 to be serviced and detailed. They found that it was really low on oil. They changed the oil and put a zip tie on the dipstick. They told her to drive it for 1,000 miles and bring it back. I do see when she accelerates from a cold start or a stop light and a puff of blue smoke comes out of the tailpipe. I'm wondering if the dealers action is positive in moving forward to install a new engien.
Oil was just added to my Hyundai 2017 Accent.The dealership placed some type of plug on it and told me do NOT top it off and don't replenish it. I will take it back at 1000 miles. Also my car broke down over a week ago.Triple AAA said my belt was broke and my alternator was dead also my battery. Hyundai said Triple AAA couldn't repair it Hyundai had too. Car towed to Hyundai. Hyundai says we popped the battery in and now everything is working great. I'm like really?Triple AAA said the belt was BROKE. Also local dealership said my undercoat was done but Hyundai informed me that they had NOT done that! Maybe that's why they didn't give me my paperwork. There was also oil on the ROOF of my car and on back on spooler
PCV valve is what they are probably doing?
@@De132an They changed the engine. We'll see....
@@AmericanConstellation All the best. I have a 2021 Soul and will have to go in for a diagnostic service even after I’ve had the posting oil software update. As all should understand, if you do the update and your engine dies within the 10 yr warranty, they must replace under warranty for free.
My KIA Sorento, Sept 2011 130000KM engine blown out last week, KIA dealership denied to replace it as its out of warranty... They recalled it for KSDS update which was done on 2019.. Am i still eligible for free engine replacement? I would appreciate your response..
2017 3rd owner VIN not under the class action car doing the same thing as the others are doing ,they told me I'll have to fix out of pocket ,I called kia corporate .
👋🏾 waves,
I have just stumbled across your video.
Im not at all knowledgeable about cars.
Nevertheless, I have a Kia Sportage
2015. When I took the vehicle in to check transmission oil as it is a closed transmission, I had the catalytic converter changed.
Ever since I got the catalytic converter changed my kia ran sluggish like it needed a power buster.
So do I need to change the engine?
Hi, i purchased a used KIA optima 2018 2.4l, it had 135000 mile on it, it was my first car, so I had many expectations, but I don't know about this whole recall scenario and problems. After two three weeks I checked it out with my mechanic friend. He said it had knocking problem. But 2 days after, the engine died. It didn't crank up, had to tow to local workshop, they diagnose the engine, and told me I need a new one. I don't know about if I had KSDS update, but I don't know what procedure should i go ahead with dealer, as I don't have any old service records or anything. Need your advice into this.
You need my book and watch all the videos and read the documents inside
Is it safe to drive the car on limp mode? Will the dealership use the fact that the car was driven home after it went into limp mode as a way to deny a claim?
My 2017 Kia Forte is at the dealer. The issue was the engine light is flashing, which cause the car to lose acceleration. I was told that it needed a fuel pump, which the repair and parts included would cost $2,000..It means that it's not part of warranty. What should I do? Buy a fuel pump and other parts before sending it to the dealer? I need some pointers.
Should I just take the car out? I would just be charged with a $200 diagnostic fee.
Hey Carl, bought a 2018 Kia Sportage and it has been a perfect car until 95k miles then it started burning oil. I did the oil consumption test before my 100k warranty was up. Kia dealership put in in a ticket for a new engine and it was denied because I don't have my fist three oil changes. I am so upset and disappointed, not sure what to do now.
Gotta get my book. I created it to help people
Hi Carl, I purchased my 2016 Kia Optima in 2019 with 33,000 miles. There was a couple of issues with the window regulators and the condenser for the AC which was taking care of by the sale dealership as well as the Kia dealership. Ever since I have been bringing it in for my normal service. So December of 2023 I had an oil change done and by January I did another because the oil was low. The dealership wants me to do an oil consumption test, but they started it may cost hundreds possibly thousands and they still may not find the issue. So I did another oil change by my local certified mechanic and still the oil has not last more than a month. After doing some research calling the dealership about faulty O rings, they are stating no recalls and this is my daily for our family to move around. Any suggestions or advice on how to move forward?
2014 Kia soul I have owned for about 5-6 years now. I noticed it was having oil consumption issues I believe starting back in 2021. I was still under warranty at the time, had multiple consumption tests done. With this they did a special cleaning and also replaced seals. I have been fighting with them to fix the issue as I was told originally that I needed a whole new engine (before I made them aware of my warranty I purchased of course). I never did receive a new engine. It says that all my recall have been completed. In 2023 I was informed I need a new catalytic converter. I have not replaced as I don't have 2000 to replace. I filed nhtsa complaint and complaint to Kia but Said there is nothing they could do. My car is still currently running out of oil before 3,000 Miles driven and My engine sounds like s***. I would really love to just wash my hands of the vehicle but unfortunately I had to take a loan out on a vehicle and still have payments. I will never buy another Kia again.
Yea unfortunately you want to make sure that you have the ksds for your car so when the engine goes out you can get another one. I have a book on this or you can just watch all of my videos
My 2011 kia sportage has 312,000 miles and is just now making some clicking noise. I see have 2 unresolved recalls. Would they still cover a recall even with that many miles on it?
My 2016 Kia optima lx just starting having an issue I was on the high way yesterday and my car turned off and idk why I checked oil everything was good so I started the car made it home and today I’m the morning I noticed a clacking noise when I would accelerate????
No problem, if you have a Kia though you have bigger problems. Please check out all my videos on the Kia engine settlement. Those cars engines will fail and when they do, if you don’t have the ksds installed you won’t get your new engine. Consider grabbing my book www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265 or just watching all my videos here and on @carlsgarage
2nd owner 2017 sportage seized engine with 160000k. Kia determine engine seized refuse to replace engine on engine recall. Charged customer for storage after keeping it for 3 weeks. Big mistake not to mention recall to the dealer. Unfortunately owner did not know about recall until i told him there was a recall. Now paying for car loan on dead car
Told us 1qt. every 1,000 miles is normal. Really. Looking for that link brother. Thanks
www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265
6:13 When I had my 2020 Kia Sportage 2.4l towed to the dealership, they denied engine replacement because they said there was only half a litre of oil in the engine. What happened was the car was driving fine and all of a sudden the engine started ticking and I lost power so I pulled over and had it towed. Is there anything I can do?
Yea you definitely need my book. www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265 or just watch all my videos here and on @straightouttacontent
I bought my car kia sorento 2018 as a salvage title, it had 25,000 miles on it now just under 65,000 goes into limp mode, but when you shut it off and turn it back on it drives fine for about 10 mins and then goes into limp mode again it was throwing codes for cam censor had it changed still doing it. Is that an engine problem? Also because of it being a salvage title bought from a dealership is it not covered? ALSO How do I know if it has THE KSDS ?
Carl, I ordered your book but I have received it yet. How long does it take to receive the digital copy? I followed the instructions and emailed you the order number.
I got the P1326 code pending on my Kia Soul. I have the knock sensor recall installed and oil change records. The dealership said there is a chance that a freaking $365 diagnostic fee could still apply if Kia doesn't cover it. I'm skeptical to take the car in but I came across your videos and don't exactly know if there are any magic words to say at the dealership.
Get the book and slap them in the face with the documents that clearly state FREE!!!! www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265?cs=true&cst=custom
Man how can i get in touch with you to explain my situation and see what my next steps are?
My issue is that Kia is charging me for a diagnostic and the said I need to be charged for engine consumption test. Why should I have to pay for all of this
Update: My engine is getting replaced. However, the dealer is saying that its best to replace the tensioner and belts. Does anyone know if these parts are covered under Hyundia powertrain warranty?
I have kia optima lx 2019 65mil and it started to consume oil the engine started misfire and shake i have an appointment with the dealer this week 😢
Answering your comment live, I hope you have that KSDS, if not make sure they do it on your car for the future. Check out my book for more information, if they try and screw you!
I don't believe this has anything to do with the Knock Sensor issue. It's my understanding these engines have bad valve seals and possibly bad piston rings. This causes oil to go in the combustion chamber and clog up your spark plugs with oil gunk, leading to a misfire. I had the same issue, pulled out the clogged up sparkplug that was misfiring and replaced it and it solved the misfire and shaking. There was a class action lawsuit for the oil burning issue but unfortunately it was just dismissed a few months ago.
@@JrT001holy shit thank u for this!! Mine has been making noise and shaking i have oil all over the valve cover gasket and my buddy wanted to just replace it I was like no I’m calling the dealer there’s a warranty. Should I try what u just said or have dealer check it first?
My 2020 Kia optima the motor blew. The dealer said it’s not under warranty because of high mileage. Can I get the motor replaced due to motor recall
I would need to know more about the car. You can book me at straightoutofcontent@gmail.com
Does the 2021 Kia telluride with the v6 3.8L have any recalls?
Hey Carl, I have a Kia optima 2014 with a 2.4 GDI engine non turbo, always serviced at authorised service centre. The dealership did a service and told me that I need a new engine, the knock in the engine is very loud after the service and they refuse to help or replace engine. The Knock sensor DS is not installed. I am in New Zealand and a bit stuck. Any help or direction will be very helpful. Cheers, Mandar
How can I get your book I got 2013 kia Optima I notice few recalls I called dealer they saying I have to pay 199 for diagnostic test
Link is in the description
2015 Kia optima lx 2.4L was driving to work when car lost speed and slowed to a stop. Lights, radio and etc. was working but car wouldn’t crank. Towed to mechanic and he informed me that the motor locked. Had it towed to Kia and it’s waiting to be seen. Appt. is in April. Been up to date on my maintenance and was never informed of a ksds and don’t really know if it has one. The only recalls I remember getting serviced is the anti theft ones. Before sending the car I did call the dealership and informed them what was going on and he did say that it would be $150 to run a diagnostic. What do I do?
Get my book: www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265
@@CarlsGarageMajor Update: I’ve been watching your videos these past 2 days. Just took a work break and seen this comment from you. While viewing this, Kia just called and said my engine is covered but found something else that needed to be replace close to the starter and while they are doing the engine can fix that as well, which will cost me $50. I said that’s fine.
Told him I been reading up on the recall and asked about a loaner car and said 1 just got back in and they are going to service it and see if I’m next up to get it because my car is going to take about 6 days to be ready.
I did have the ksds. When I took my car for the anti theft recall last year, they updated it then and I’m just so thankful. Get those Kia services at least once at the Kia dealership ship because I wasn’t getting certain notices and I’m the second owner of this car. Also, they didn’t ask me for oil changes maintenance or anything like that.
Your videos have been very informal. My car broke down last week and my appointment with Kia wasn’t until April and it’s been sitting at the dealership since and I been a mess without a car and getting by the best I can from family and coworkers. I’m definitely subscribing.
**Future reference, keep up with paper work and receipts.
My 2012 optima hybrid had the KSDS update a year or so ago, at 151,000 miles - already beyond the 150,000 limited lifetime warranty included in the Safety recall:"... Kia will warrant any engine long block assembly repairs needed due to connecting rod bearing damage for 15 years/150,000 miles starting from the first date of service, whichever occurs first, for both new and used vehicle owners." THe vehicle went into "limp-mode" just the other day (July 2024) and now shows the P1326 (Glow Relay - Stuck On) code as well as U0293 and U1004 codes. THe dealer told me the only option is to have a "Bearing Clearance Test" ($280) performed, then either replace the knock sensors ($700) if it passes, or get a new engine ($7000-10,000) if it doesn't.
Will your book help me in this situation, or am I now longer covered due to my mileage being over the limit when this issue occurred in my vehicle?
My Kia soul 2013 Basic (121000 miles) story: ENGINE WARNING light came on a month after I bought the car on September 2023. I took the to the car to KIA dealer near my house on October 15th. They took a month to just check with KIA if engine replacement could be applied. And, they told me it was not covered by KIA. The service rep told me just drive car till it gets failed. No KSDS update was done this time. I got my car back on Nov 24th. Next day, the car went limp mode. I called my insurance company for towing the car to the dealer. They told me again no engine replacement. I got KSDS update this time. but again, I'm driving the Soul still limp mode. I hope I can get the engine replacement...
I have a 2017 got the recall fixed and now having issues lights n no power?
Help I need your help and will buy your book whatever I need to do , I'm hoping it's not too late but I've been denied and still owe 6000 if I can't get it fixed the only other option that fits in my wallet is taking a credit hit and letting it get repoed?
The book has all of the videos and documents to get your engine replaced
The latest video shows all people that they have till dec 7th to file
Hey I liked your videos its so helpful..i have one situation now...i have 2016 santafe sport ..i am the second owner i bought it in 2022..now before 2 days i have my engine stuck on highway...same symptoms like engine light flashing,cant speed more than 40, knocking sound from engine, so i towed my car to home that day and nxt day i drop it to hyundai on sunday now tomorrow monday is my appointment whit service dept..previous owner fullfil KSDS software update..will i be eligible for the engine replacement? what is your suggession? i have some oil change history not all of them..pls suggest ..
Grab my book and have all of your questions answered my friend
Hey if your car is 2.4 engine and on top of the engine cover says GDI and if you change your oil recently you will covered.
2015 Kia optima rod bearing problem. Took to Beck and Masten in Houston. They say it’s not covered cause I don’t have the ksds. Quoted me 6k to replace engine. Don’t know what to do now
Try my book www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265
How long does it take to receive the book ?
I send the link as soon as the order is placed
Hi, my name is Rey. I’m 62yrs old. From San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles Co. I bought a 2016 Hyundai Tucson back in March 9th, 2021. It ran beautifully until June 15, 2024. At 1pm. I’ve always been on top of things on maintenance and Oil Change. When I was driving south bound I-5fwy. After spending time with my kids and Grandkids for Father’s Day. When my engine lost power and the engine light started blinking and spitting out white smoke from the tailpipe and from under the hood. I automatically pulled over and turned off the engine. My radiator tank didn’t have water and the oil didn’t have oil. But, my car was making a gargling sound and I was stuck for a week and Now my car is at the Hyundai dealership in Hanford, Ca. After speaking with Hyundai Corporate Office.!.
They gave me a case.#. But, now I have to rent a car for a week. Until Hyundai Of Hanford call me to see if they will replace the engine.!. I’m keeping my faith in God. That Hyundai will replace the engine.!. Great Videos.😊🙏🏽😇👍🏽
This just happened to me. Corporate denied replacing my engine. Did they replace yours?
@@sabrinaisrael7174 . No they said there warranted is only 60,000 miles.!. ☹️
Bro. I have a 2013 kia optima sxl that had a major oil consumption problem. Also I have error codes for turbo and fuel level. Loss of power is evident
You definitely need the book www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265 cause your engine is about to go out and they gonna try and blame you. Hope you have that ksds
I have recently been looking into getting a new vehicle. The 2024 Kia Soul is one im heavily considering but I keep hearing some bad things about KIA and their engines not being warrantied. Is the soul a car I should purchase if I intend on owning long term?
😂🤣😂 lol please god! Do not buy that piece of shit car. lol Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Acura, Chevy. Stay clear of KIA & Hyundai and Genesis
And also Carl, the dealership had also replaced the the knock sensor as well and the car still went into limp mode.
🙌🏿Thank you for the comment, I just answered it on the video that’s about to drop.
If they say they need to keep my car for a week should they be responsible for giving me a rental my insurance told me to call the dealership and ask them for a loaner
Hey this is my first video 😊 I have a 2016 Kia Soul and every time I get an oil change they tell me my car is burning oil and I have to keep putting oil in my Kia can I get a recall ??
how do you get receipts ! I had my car since 2017 GDI engine I am in the second stage of oil consumption test and they want receipts of oil changes I am the original owner and my car has 68,000 miles brought car new and I am the original owner and it is under warranty
seems like I am getting hassled
Nothing you can do for oil consumption. Hope you got that ksds
I just got a call from Dealer regarding my KIA 2016. They said engine replacement is approved from KIA but it will cost $1300 for replacing some additional parts like pipes etc. Did anyone need to pay for that extra for engine replacement? Should I call KIA for that fee as well?
HAHAHAH SCUMBAGS!!!! Nope! Get my book www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265 print out the page where it says FREE!!! And slap them in the face! lol these guys are such scumbags!
Wow, my buddy just bought a 2017 Kia Forte and the dealership told him the replaced the engine.
I have a 2017 Kia Sportage with 92,000 miles that engine light started flashing. Car went into limp mode. We immediately had it towed to the Kia dealership. They said it would take 2-3 days to look at it. I read the code on the check engine light before taking towing it to Kia and the code was P1326. I am 99% sure it has the 2.4 or 2.0 engine. They said the diagnosis would be free only if it relates to the engine block. Are there other common issues that happen like this that would throw this same code?
What was the outcome of your issue?
Do we still have to pay for the KSDS diagnostic? I was told they were going to charge me $160. If i fail Im SOL. If it passes I have to pay $500 for the engine. I live in MA.
I have a 2018 kia optima 115k. Same crap. They want to do engine diagnostic at my expense. I have aftermarket warranty gwc. 1.6 turbo. I'm sure where to turn next. I feel cornered. My warranty said none of this when I bought service contract. It uses
You can’t have a 1.6l turbo if you have a Kia optima. They only did a 2.0l turbo or the 2.4 NA. You definitely need to Consider grabbing my book www.flashcustomtransfers.com/product/kiahyundaienginehandbook/265 or just watch all my videos here and on @straightouttacontent
I have a 2016 Kia Sportage at 88,000 miles. Just recently, it seized on me, the motor is locked. After watching this video I tried to enter the vin number on KIA’s website and no recall came up. I didn’t receive the letter about the engine failures, not to mention the car is no longer under warranty. Im trying to figure out going about this situation, any suggestions??
It was bought in 2015 at 650 miles only, and didn’t have any problems up till now. We did do a software update at the dealership.
This is why people should really get my book. It clearly states not to type in your vin and to call your local dealership because they are the only people who can fix your car. The online websites will never show your car having a recall because the recall is related to the cars with the theata 2 engine.
Hi Carl. My name is Dawn and I took my car to the dealership and like I’ve stated before, I did everything I was was supposed to do. I took my car to get the ksds update. I took my maintenance records to the dealership and I was still denied, because I was told that the issue with my car has nothing to do with the BOTTOM of my engine. I was told that they heard noise knocking on the top of my engine. The mechanic had also stated that, he had used a “stethoscope,” to hear the knocking in my engine and he said that the noise was coming from the top of the engine. The mechanic also told me that, my car had erased the code itself, so I can at least drive it back home and yes, my car went back onto limp mode. The code is showing p1326. My question is, can the code p1326 also show up, if there’s a different issue within the engine? Also, the mechanic stated that when they had diagnosed my vehicle engine. The diagnosis didn’t show that the problem was with the rod bearing, but I took my vehicle to get the engine light checked again and it still shows the code p1326.
Hey I’m having the exact same problem did you end up getting it replaced? If so how?
Hi, just found your channel and i'm in the middle of a Hyundai mess😢. I have a 2013 santa fe sport (im the only owner) with 214,000 miles on it. In 2019 at 155,000 miles the engine failed for the bearings and Hyundai replaced it and updated the recall concerning the ksds. Then in Dec 2023 the check engine light came on and my engine seized AGAIN. I took it to my local hyundai dealer and they said its the bearings AGAIN. However, this time ive been in a battle with Hyundai Corp because rather than replacing the engine they are trying to buy it back at kelly blue book value of like $6500 OR give me $2000 and i retain the vehicle and sign a form letting them off the hook for any future problems. Problem is, this is my families only vehicle and im not in a position to get another car. I need the replacement engine which is $10k out of pocket. Any advice?
My Kia is in a dealership right now it has had the KSDS update installed. They have had my car going on a month now and keep giving me the run around. First they wanted documentation of all my oil changes, told them if they looked in the memo section of my manual they’ll see where I’ve written down every oil change I’ve done since I purchased the car. They are now acting as though that probably won’t be good enough I change my oil every 5,000 miles. Kia has them now running a bore scope in each cylinder to check for sludge and buildup. Am I screwed here what should I do? I’ve made them aware of the fact that I know there’s a recall for bad main bearings. Should things really take as long as it has before I receive an answer as to whether or not they are going to do the right thing? If I’m denied, should I pursue a lawyer?