Kia K5 GT 2.5L 4,600 Mile Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- I have owned my K5 GT for 3 months and 4,600 miles, just wanted to share my experience AND comparison to the 1.6L models
UPDATE: Finally got the car back on 8/13/2021. The DCT failure occurred on 6/13. A nifty 2 month hiatus, but she’s back and running strong! I’ll be doing a car wash and update video at 5000 miles 😃
Dude, I own a red GT, GT1 package, now with 5200mi and your review is EXACTLY RIGHT. I agree with everything you talk about this car. And it definitely “owns the public road”! So sorry to hear about your manufacturing defect transmission but you’ll eventually get this car back and as long as the technician does the repair correctly, the car will be just fine going forward. Cheers!
@Sydney Hardy 36k
Get use to it. Their engine and transmissions are hot garbage. Don’t even think long term. You will be using that warranty a whole lot.
@Ed Findlay He's telling it like it is. it's all over you tube about these SUVs and cars.
@Sydney Hardy i had been looking all over the country for one for months because i didnt wanna wait the 4-6 months to have one built. called every dealer around the country, luckily i finally found one with wolf grey with the chestnut brown and gt1 package like i wanted and its being delivered in 2 months. Is there anything I should know or any features yall didnt know it had until recent? if you got yours already
@@brianhechinger6726 Heyy random question, but what do you do for a living, I wanna be able to afford one of these and was just wondering what’d I have to do
I dont know why people dont talk about the self driving on them, but after experiencing the kia K5 self driving I fell in love with it, so much so that I bought one for my wife as well.
I thought I would never use it. Man I use it all the time. I'm waiting to finish breaking it in before I go on a road trip. (2025 gt line w gt1 package)
My heart goes out to you, friend. Especially since I bought a 2022 GT-Line a few days ago. It's a good idea to check fluid levels on new cars before buying, but nowadays most cars don't even have a transmission dipstick. Kudos for not ranting that everybody connected with Kia should burn in hell. But somebody didn't do their job and you're paying the price. Good luck to you. Also, may I add no company seems to make a decent DCT. I'm always reading bad news about them.
Actually there are a few really good really reliable DCTs out there.
The problem is the maintenance on them is even more important and without it can go bad.
Wrong. 2022 acura ilx has an excellent DCT.
This is such an out-of-the-blue, excellent discussion of the car and provides good commentary on the current state of car reviewing.
Thx for the video. Me and my wife ordered a 2024 3 weeks back. GT with the GT1 premium package in wolf gray. About 40 k with taxes. They are saying 2-8 months so we are waiting watching videos 😢.
I know this is disheartening, but it will be ok. And all car manufacturers have definitely had transmission failures in thier new cars.. its not often,, but does happen. I have been driving 46 years now. I have only bought brand new cars since I was 20..I have had several issues with some, all resolved to my complete satisfaction. In june of 1994. I bought a Trans am. Loved it. In fact, I still have the car. And always will. It cost around 47.000 thousand dollars in today's money.. About 1 week after I bought it, smoke started billowing from the front end, and all the lights started flashing on the dash. I thought the car was on fire. It wasn't. Turned out the alternator had burned itself up, at around 500 miles. They replaced it. Car now has 337.000 miles on it. That same replacement alternator is still on it, working perfectly fine. The engine has never been touched, not even the timing chain, still runs like new. I've also had 3 Korean cars now, 2 kia spectra, a 2005, and 2007. Both were flawless to over 100.000 miles. 2 months ago I bought a K5 GT LINE with premium package in passion red. Very nice car. So far, no issues. Every car can have faulty parts, and you just happen to be the guy who got the faulty transmission!! Dont let it sour you on the car, that may very well now turn out to be a great car that goes to 100.000 miles with no further problems. About the stereo, go into sounds and get to the radio adjustments. Push bass and treble to max. The radio in mine sounds quite decent after doing that. Good luck and let us know how it all turns out.
Your story is aligning so well with mine right now. All I’ve ever driven were high milage grandma cars.. just want something for work.. never had. New car so I’m saving and researching.. I find the Kia and the gl line is what I want. I RESONATE WITH YHE BACKSTORY
Don't worry man you'll get it back soon you must be really unlucky though my cousin bought the same one as yours fully loaded too with all the vented seats stuff and he has almost 10k miles on it too with zero issues you gotta admit Kia-Hyundai nowadays are making good cars but they're just not consistent there's always like 10-20 cars in a 100 with some problems from the factory
But for the customer who paid it after working 22 hours a day every day of the month just so that he can afford that 1 car he always wanted to have and getting those defective ones is frustrating. Companies should take proper inspection if they are charging money they want.
@@furiousfragment7082 While you are wholeheartedly correct, it really does suck, but if you really are working 22 hours a day every day of the month to pay this car then some priorities have to be set straight.
Yes. The k5 lxs is a wonderful treat to experience compared to the old 1.6 liter engine that used to be non G.D.I. I can imagine your disappointment with the tranny problems. I'm sure you're going to be very happy again when it comes back! I'm thinking about getting one definitely some day. Have my second k5 rental again! Going to be going in for a test drive when the dealership gets another GT in. Enjoy!
I had a transmission issue with my 2019 Forte that I use for work at 2000 miles. They finally gave the approval for a replacement about a week after I had it at the dealer. They had my car for four months and then it took me over six months to get reimbursed for the rental that I had to get before they gave me a loaner. Actually the wife and I just went looking at K5’s today. They wanted almost 3k over sticker for one with red seats 🤷🏻♂️. I may wait until fall when my lease is up to see if it gets any better. Hope you get your car back sooner than I got mine back.
Where do you live? I live in Washington and the dealer I'm getting mine from not only sells for sticker ( no additional markup) but actually knocked 350.00 off
How's the car shopping coming along? I'm also interested in a K5
Great review, and nice to hear the thoughts about the 1.6 vs. the 2.5L. I just picked up a GT line in Artic White and dealerships around my way are jacking up the prices on them because nobody has them in stock, so they're selling for MSRP or above. It's crazy but I was able to work out a decent deal, but only decent because I would have never dreamed about buying one near MSRP in the past. GT's were impossible to find and this is a daily driver so it's fine for me, and figured I can always upgrade once (of if) the market levels out. I have the six speaker system and all it lacks is low end, so one 8 or 10 inch would probably suit me. I don't need a ton of bass, already had vehicles in the past that I went nuts with on the sound systems. Looking for suggestions on speakers, or a decent sub to add to this thing that will even out the sound. The factory amp seems underpowered so I don't know if swapping out the speakers would be needed. I also don't want to mess with the stock wiring too much due to the warranty, since I plan on driving it for at least 3 or 4 years tops.
These things do get a lot of attention, just on my ride back from the dealership I already had somebody eyeballing it and they pulled up beside me to ask what it was. It's all show, no go, but that's fine for a daily driver ha. I might want to change the fake out dual exhaust tips also.
Thanks for sharing your story and your thoughts. Hope you get your GT back soon. Was informational and despite your views on TH-camrs, I'd be very interested in these kinds of takes on other models. Thanks again.
I bought a 2022 GT K5 and had the car 3 weeks and had problems with the fuel pump , was a manufacture deffect, was in the shop for a week have it now so far so good.
My friend lost his BMW for 4 weeks cause the dealer couldn't fix the issue. All brands have issues.
What dealership did you buy your car ?
They should've caught the low transmission fluid at the dealership. I took my Stinger in for an oil change and got it back 1 quart low on oil, with low windshield wiper fluid. Tells me the mechanics are just checking off boxes and not actually checking the car. I'm sure this happens with all dealerships.
Just got a 2023 k5 gt. Have 2k miles on it now. I love it!!! And they sure do dominate the streets. It’s pretty fast for what it is, didn’t expect it to be that fast honestly haha. I get so many compliments on it too. Not so many k5 GTs around I guess you can say they’re rare or just in my area lol
did you have to pay any markup?
@@kazienova 5k🤧
@@mariomedina791wow they still doing mark ups. I bought my 2023 Toyota Camry xse with no markups and actually for a few thousand less them msrp
Just got a red K5 EX, one of the best cars I've owned. I get people all the time asking "what is that?" It's a beast! We went from a 2008 infiniti m35 to this.....love all the new technology. Let's ride bitches 🤪
I agree with the comment about the reviewers. Many of them hopped in the K5 GT and expected it to be a damn M5.
It's still a family car. It was never marketed to be a sports sedan.
At 1:16, When he said "A full car transmission replacement", I Literally said, Damn, What the fuck? My heart dropped
Still waiting on it too….
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533 did you get it back yet?
@@iamtired9350 YUP. Got it back Aug 13th. Running great so far
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533 Still good?
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533how is it now, if you still have it
Good review, I do like the Kia Gt but really hard for me to stray from my Honda Accord 2.0T 10speed great transmission. I think Kia needs to slow down on production instead of spitting cars and suv out and focus on quality and reliability, they could do this!
I get what you are saying but they are #1 in the world in a lot of quality categories
they are very good quality and reliability :O
Holy moly! I must pick the right Dealership that is going to correct issues or concerns after hearing your story
This was a good watch. I am just about to invest in the K5 GT !, which I test drove yesterday. I love the car and will try to buy it next month. Thank you for sharing your experience.
My 2019 Kia Forte EX's transmission died at 12,000 miles. It was in the dealer for 2-3 months. Winter storm also affected it shipping parts. Then a few hundred miles after that, Engine overheated due to some sort of cooling leak.
What are you driving now?
I was looking at a non GT-1 package version of the K5 GT. This was great. Look forward to an update..
My 2012 Optima SX has 274hp and is a blast to drive.
Sorry that sucks. That's exactly why i never buy a car with a all new engine or transmission. I wait at least 2 years so they can work out all the bugs. Good luck to you.
Sounds like you’re a victim of the times. I’ve been reading a lot of articles about newer vehicles and how many were gonna fail within the first few months to a couple of years. The articles said because most vehicles sat in ports and dealerships for months and some a year, certain fluids and parts that shouldn’t be stagnant for too long, we’re gonna cause them to fail. Hopefully, things work out for you my dude.
I had a 2016 Optima with 63,000 trouble free miles and my 2019 has 30,000 miles without a hiccup. I just heard the Stinger is being discontinued after July 2022.
Yeah sadly
I’m looking to get a K5 I’ve had a 2018 Malibu for 4 years, and I’ve needed 2 transmissions
I’ve had a 21 forte GT line and have had it since June. Been a daily. Got it w 13k now at 19. It’s been good for sure. Never had a car before but had a 07 Silverado lol. Definitely love this car
I have a 2017 Kia Optima 2.4L loving the car ever that has oil consumption problem. At 45.000 miles
This was intended to be a review but it was also a reality check lol
😂😂😂
Get the car back?
@@george.giannop not yet. Maybe this week, apparently the transmission should arrive at dealerships any time now. Last leg of its journey from Korea.
@@nathanscott1126 I'm getting one also. Same problem. Will take 3 weeks to get plus my car has been at the dealer since last week.
@@george.giannop you’re getting a transmission replacement too? What were your symptoms?
People that bought the accord or Camry aren't making videos like this for 15 years.
I want to let you know that Kia and Hyundai is having an issue with the 2.5 DCT a lot of customers are talking about replacing the transmission with less than 6000 miles. I had to do the same thing for my sonata n line. Just let you know they will replace it but I think the transmissions are on back order.
It took about three weeks for my car to get the transmission and replace it. And that was before the backboard probably a good month ago.
Dam wth I just got an n line too 🥲
What seems to be the issue?
Noooooooooo.
My Charger flooded out about 6 weeks ago. It was the car I drove for a job that I drive hundreds of miles a day. On pace for 79k miles this year.
The finalist cars for my search are
2021 Jetta GLI
2022 Kia Stinger
2021 K5 GT/Sonata N-Line
About two hours ago I decided I would take the GT/N-Line ahead of the Stinger because the DCT made a bigger difference with this engine.
@@TeeWadeG n line bro looks better my op
Woww! Nice to hear great things but Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Unfortunately pandemic cars are made different and everyone should get extended warranty
What subwoofers did you get and what did you think? Also where did you put them 😂
I love the look of the K5, and they are still not available in large quantities. I'm 6'3" and bought a Civic LX in 2013. Didn't want a sunroof. Had them and never use them. I had the dealer change the cloth interior to leather. I have had 148K absolutely trouble free miles, but I realized at six months the car was just too small for me. I made a mistake not doing enough research and completely ignoring the Accord because it looked a little boring inside. Now I have fallen for the K5. I would pick the more sedate GT Line. I want Wolf Gray with a red interior and the local dealer wouldn't discuss a special order. I really don't want to spend 27K. But I think I would be disappointed with the LXS due to the manual driver seat especially. I buy new cars and keep them a long time. I've had a much better track record with reliability across the board with Ford and GM products buying new. This Honda was my first non American car, and just price wise from the research I've done I will not be buying another American vehicle. I don't know how my car search will pan out. The Accord is boring compared to Hyundai's Sonata and very boring compared to the K5, but they have their pros. I wish you well and hope you don't have further trouble. It's very frustrating to find and pay for something you love and it need constant attention. Almost all car dealerships are not great about service. It's about sales. It's not great when the warranty expires, but I have my favorite mechanics not associated with a dealer who provide so much better service. However, I'm not sure what I'd do with a blown transmission. I had a Ford Taurus I bought (former fleet car....mistake) that I had to have a new torque converter on and they were fine with that. Anyway, I think buying new is worth the extra expense. I don't push my cars and all of the new ones have been trouble free for at least 100K miles. The Honda's interior has held up better than my American cars AND better than my parent's Lexus 2010 RX350 with only 30K miles and garaged.
What did you get b
Sucks to hear that. Hope you get your car back soon.
What kind of subwoofer do you have in the car?
Not a car made that's can't have problems. Sorry about your luck, hope Kia get you up & rollin faster the soon.✌️
i had been looking all over the country for one for months because i didnt wanna wait the 4-6 months to have one built. called every dealer around the country, luckily i finally found one with wolf grey with the chestnut brown and gt1 package like i wanted and its being delivered in 2 months. The GT1 Was important to me bc of the bose premium sound system. Is there anything I should know or any features yall didnt know it had until recent? Glad to see that you got your car back!!
Is that a wet dual clutch 8 speed in your GT vs a dry dual clutch? Do you find it jerky at low speeds? How was the 8 speed (non-dual clutch) transmission of the 1.6 turbo LX rental? Did it have AWD? and don't you think that the 8 speed non-dual with AWD combined with the 2.5 Turbo would make an awesome GT-Line?
Crazy full transmission replacement already
Honestly, it's not a common issue.
It could be a batch that has a faulty sensor?? Many others aren't reporting this issue. Toyota and Honda have their issues also. For the ones that dont have issues, they don't run to the internet and report "hey zero issues for me... Yay"
BMW m3 had many engine issues. Q50 rs had turbo issues... Enjoy your car.
Horrible quality control in hyundai's manufacturer factory, especially for the cars out of Alabama...
Thank you. Would never ever buy a Hyundai or Kia after what I have read. Elantra N having engine failure at 18k miles, Sonata N Line also having transmission replacement, their cars catching on fire, telling us not to park it in the garage or else they will catch on fire….forget it, would much rather buy a Mazda.
Well look at the bright side, you are going to have a new transmission and your pushing miles on another car instead of yours!
I bought a brand new K5 GT also and transmission went out at 1800 miles!! Took two months to get it back! It sat outside for two months where it got hail damage!!! Just now getting damage from that taking care of also. Been quite an ordeal if my transmission goes out again I'm not sure what I'll do. Kia owes me money!!!!!!!
Wow. I’m so sorry to hear that. Was it also the “low transmission fluid” code?
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533 they put fluid in first but it didn't work so they went ahead and replaced transmission which was on back order. So yes I think the same thing. Is a real red flag I hope this one doesn't go out also. Must be costing them alot of money. It can't keep going out though they'll have to fix/reengineer that problem. The service manager at Kia was also telling me about brand new Kia Souls that were blowing motors!! Now apparently they are scoring the piston wall.
@@seansingleton155 yeah I think I have now counted up to about 8 or so other reports/owners who have had this same issue across the K5GT/N-Line platform.
This new engine/transmission combo is currently going into a lot of different Hyundai/Kia models, so they’d better get it ironed out. I have my fingers crossed that there were just a few bad units and that our replacements will be rock solid. I’m hoping mine is ready this week and hopefully no nightmare cosmetic damage like yours. My car was perfect when it went in for repairs 2 months ago.
I'm just curious. If you look at the inside door, can you tell what location the cars were made? Wondering if your vehicles are from the same plant or if it's how the cars are built by specs. regardless of plant.
@@melanievia mine was built at the Georgia plant, Jan 6th 2021. But on the window sticker, it shows Korea as the country of origin for the transmission.
Man...I just bought a 2022,hope I don't have any problems 😫
Doubt you will bro, I got a 2021 beat the crap out of it with no issues!
Me too. Maybe we need to stop watching these videos I pray they will be good to us
Never ask family and friends advice if you seek absolute honesty. They normally will either hate or love whatever it is. True research would have given you the tools to know not to buy Kia/Hyundai. What good is a 10 year warranty when this crap happens your lucky they don't blame you and deny your claim altogether. That happens more than you think. When talking to other Kia owners remember, misery loves company. True professionals, men and women in the mechanic shops who know what's going on with automobiles will tell you do not buy. This is self evident in the resale value, or lack of.
I own the 2022 K5 GT. I had a little issue with mine being so low to the ground the splash shield took a beating. It was actually coming apart on the freeway. Kia road side service was a joke. I waited 4 hours for a tow that never came. Ended up driving it home like that.
Do you have insurance? They offer roadside assistant
@@Straight2daPoint0 Yes they only covered a certain amount of miles. I had to pay the rest.
@@Raiders51 yeah. Mine is 15 mile tow. After that is out of pocket :(
Just bought a 2022 GT the first thing I noticed was the speakers, holy cow what a let down! My 2017 Niro had better bass than this! 😅 still a fun car to drive but definitely 6 very sad speakers installed.
I’m assuming you don’t have the Bose sound system installed lol
now how did you manage to mess up the transmission on the k5 Gt lol i can only imagine
you should have gotten the cooled seats lol
All Kias and Hyundais need factory equipped on board fire extinguishers as standard.
I have an optima 2018. I wish they stuck with the infotainment screen for the k5. The touch screen on the k5 looks like an oversized garmin mapquest system.
Maybe I missed it, but I don’t think he ever mentioned what year it was…? Anyone catch it? 🤷🏻♂️
2021!
The people talking about quality and reliability on the K5…..these cars have very few issues. I’m on my second one with combined of around 40k miles. Not one single issue. And for the price, you can’t beat it. Amazing cars.
I have a 2021 awd with smaller engine has 18 000 km 11185miles owned for 7m I'm in Canada the awd is great but it can't handle the cold temp it's in the shop and the sensors need to be changed for the cooling system and on back order now I'm stuck with a rear wheel drive dodge charger for a rental 😀 sucks in the snow it was Mopar or no car lol
Hey I work at a MERCEDES BENZ N we have cars with same problems n our parts are in back order n honestly don’t know when they will arrive bcuz of COVID we been having shortage on parts . Just three months ago we had a shortage on car batteries . So in other words just be passion cars like kia MB BMW all cars from outside the country are having a hard time getting parts. Even new cars we have a shortage on new cars bcuz of the shortage on chips . Long story lol anyways hope u get ur K5 soon
I worked in Mercedes service years ago and this is nothing unusual. I also worked for Volkswagen, Audi, and Land Rover.
Hand built S55 engine with 23 miles blowing clouds of smoke out of the tail pipes because two cylinders were not board properly. E500 Wagon with a collapsed air suspension in the showroom. Audi A8 transmissions improperly filled from the factory. They kept us busy that's for sure lol.
Thanks for putting in the time. Good review. I’m trading in my second Telluride for a K5 ex premium and pick it up in about two weeks. I’ve had zero issues with either telluride. None. It’s been a great ride and I love the tech so I guess I now have some brand loyalty. For the record, my dealer in Texas told me they are no longer making the GT line which explains why I couldn’t find one anywhere. There are some N-lines available but I like the look of the K5 over the Sonata.
i ordered a 2022 k5 GT with the GT1 package, ebony black with black interior. did you ever get yours in yet? mine should be here anytime now!
Did you get the car back?
Yep! Have driven about 3,000 miles on the replacement transmission, and have had no further issues.
dose anyone know how the base model performs
Thank you for this. I just bought the 22 GT Line and at 140 miles transmission is gone. Very disappointing when you are so excited about a vehicle
I’m sorry to hear that. I definitely know how you feel. Hopefully you get it back quick!
I would have gone with the gt-line over the full GT. Dct have never been the most reliable.
We own a VW Jetta Trendline 25000.00 and we test drove a K5 GT-Line and the Kia is way more Luxurious, techy and way more expensive but it doesn’t ride as good as the VW…
Is there any update on the car
Yep! Have driven about 3,000 miles on the replacement transmission, and have had no further issues.
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533 I know you’ve said about not being a TH-camr as such but keep us posted. It’s potentially my next car if the accord 2.0 doesn’t suit my fancy.
I’m in the process of upgrading a little gear to start doing a few more videos. I’ll be doing some car wash videos and an exhaust and intake mod. I’ll certainly be touching base on the transmission story also, but so far so good!
can you do a car update please im looking into getting this car
Thank you so much for the excellent review. I am so sorry about your car. I hope Kia fixes and you do not have any more issues. I started looking at the K5 GT but now after this video I am second guess. Good luck and thank you
It’s not Honda or Toyota Asian companies who make reliable engines.
Yes please update your situation man.
Yep! Have driven about 3,000 miles on the replacement transmission, and have had no further issues.
i dont know much about transmission or car parts but i was looking into the kia k5 gt line. how can i avoid this issue?
It would be under warranty but I don’t think the GT and GT Line have the same transmission.
It would be under warranty but I don’t think the GT and GT Line have the same transmission.
dang you flew to OH to buy it. That’s extreme
It was a fun trip!
Hi thanks for your video.
QUESTION : lumbar support ?
Leather seats ?
And last CVT trannie ?
I might put cooler rims on it if i choose this sedan.
Yes lumbar
Faux leather
8 speed dct
Just bought a new 22 GT1 any update on yours
Ditto, I have the same one 2023 year.
Mine 2022 k5 gt line have 5,000 so far so good
I have the same model and miles. The computer is constantly in the wrong gear unless I turn the traction control off. In normal mode with Trac off and 89-91 octane the car is very spirited and goes well. Only upgrade I will make is upgraded sway bars.
Lemon time!
di you ever get the car back? inm waiting for mine to come in from the factory
Yep! Have driven about 3,000 miles on the replacement transmission, and have had no further issues.
Spoiler alert it happens to lots of vehicles.
Any news?
Yep! Have driven about 3,000 miles on the replacement transmission, and have had no further issues.
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533 good to hear. Feel any different from the original? Downshift are smoother on mine.
@Mildly Instructional Car Washing how's it holding up?
I'm drunk, but to me he salutes drunk
Great review. I’ve been looking at all the reviews of the K5 and the Sonata N line. I’ve got a 2019 Honda Sport and have had zero issues with 18,000 miles. But, I’m looking for something a little quicker and more tech. I was getting close to getting the K5, but since hearing your review, maybe I need to look at something else, but what???
Thanks! The car is definitely quick, and other than this issue (still don’t have it back yet btw) the car has been quite solid. I’ve been doing my best to keep an eye out on FB and reddit groups to see if others with K5GT/N-Line have been experiencing similar failures.
There have been a few, but not quite enough to make me believe that it’s an wide spread issue. I think collectively I’ve seen 5 owners report this issue, so I imagine we are a fairly small percentage of owners. Just a shame it takes this long to replace in current climate. I might get it back this week….
Go ahead and get it! It’s not common!
But what???
Lol.. search any car you want you will find ppl with problems. Even so called car companies that "don't break down" 🙄.
I've personally owned a then new 2016 Corolla only for the engine to completely fail under 25k miles. Toyota replaced it but it was a hassle. Anyway does this mean all Toyota's will break down. Nope.
Anything other then Kia Hyundai Dodge Chrysler Fiat all piles of junk
@@RasimH1982 the Dodge Challenger hellcat is for from a POS. It’s has more presents than whatever you drive. 😂😂😂
So I should get the gt line 1.6l with heated cloth seats and panoramic roof I've heard the bose speakers sound halo
If I was going to settle with a 1.6 turbo, I might as well just go with a Forte GT.
Gonna check my granny fluid!
Good luck. No dipstick for transmission.
I checked it and no fluid came out. I have some fluid from the dealer and will warm up and check again. It's on the lift till next week.
💯
Feel it for you but for me reliability comes first.
Is it a 2021? Did you ever get it back? And when? How many miles are on it now? Any more problems? Thanks in advance for your answers and also the video.
Yes it is a 2021 model. I have not yet gotten it back. Transmission failure was on June 12th, first diagnosed by Kia dealership on June 17th. Car is still at dealership waiting on back ordered transmission. The new transmission should be at the dealership in the next few weeks. It’s expected at the distribution center this week, but apparently they have been backed up getting parts from distribution center to dealership. It’s been delay, after delay, after delay, but hopefully soon!. I really miss that car, other than this mess I have really loved it.
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533 I'm buying a 2022 gt next week . It's still on train en route to railhead in Portland Oregon. I live in Washington. It also does not have GT pkg 1. I think that means I'll be missing the memory seats, right? Also when you put in the subwoofer, does the factory radio have RCAs, or did the installer need did hook up a line converter? And what subwoofer did you get and how much power?
I’m not sure if they made any package changes in the 2022. Mine does not have the memory seats. I did not get behind the radio, as I do not believe there’re are RCA’s/preamp outs. I tied into the rears for signal, and connected that to an LC2i. The LC2i provides RCA out to the JL power wedge I installed. It’s a “powered subwoofer”. This setup provides just enough bass to round out the factory system without overpowering the pretty wimpy stock speakers. It’s definitely way better with a little bass, but not going to win any competitions lol.
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533 what color is your K5, I'm getting the Ebony Black with Chestnut seats
Mine is the Wolf Gray with black interior that has the red trim. If I’m not mistaken that was the ONLY interior offered in the 2021 GT’s. I bet that chestnut looks awesome.
Build date (on the vin label)?
Sorry, at 14:44 you finally get around to what the actual problem is. Being an early 2021 model, I think some teething problems are expected. I'm aiming for a 2022 or even 2023 MY.. Hopefully by then kia/hyundai get things better sorted.
I’m not sure what digits on the Vin are the build date. I do have the VIN if you know how to decode it.
And yes, I bought this car knowing full well it was a brand new platform, and some bugs are to be expected, just wish it could be corrected faster. Looks like it’s going to be another 1-3 weeks 🙃
@@mildlyinstructionalcarwash4533
Build date is on the VIN sticker in the driver's door opening.
Ahh. Well car is still at the dealership, I will check it once I have it back
um...its a 300 hp fwd with an open dif... #1 thats dumb on its own it desperately need an LSD lol 300 hp to 1 wheel is just dumb i have one as well and love it but at its price point not having a LSD is a big turn off... #2 if you only got it for the things you mentioned then WHY get the 2.5 turbo in the first place.... the GT LINE is made for that reason the GT is the one you get to romp on
Yeah bro, it’s not a race car
I would never buy a KIA performance variance. I know so many Stinger GT owners that have their cars in the shop constantly. Do yourself a favor and pass on Kia and save your money.
Is the car already fixed? 👀
It is not. Still waiting on transmission. Last update I got was last week that the transmission might hit the DFW area distribution center today 7/29.
Oh lord I just grabbed a wolf grey non gt1 about 150 miles from my house everyone trying to see over sticker Locally. I’m at around 800 miles now I’m praying I don’t have a trans issue that’s kinda crazy only 4600 miles!?
Leased the same thing yesterday. Love the color
Hey bud just here to say it’s not really healthy for your car to be towed that way it ruins it it’s in the manual
Helpful Thank you
Does the 2022 kia stinger gt have the same problems
Good question
Hell to the Naw!
@Amadeus Luciiann - 40,000 miles on mine…not one hiccup! Best car I’ve ever owned in my life. Keep hating….lol
@Amadeus Luciiann I doubt you Own One probably couldn’t even afford a Stinger, just a MTF driving around in a WV beat up junker with the Windows busted up🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kia reliability. Had one and never again. My mother also had a kia both of us new and they completely sucked. Honda or Toyota for reliability and residual value. Sorry man.
Honda Accord
I was planning on buying a Kia is it worth it?
Other than the transmission, the car has been great. No other issues since the transmission was replaced
Did you pay for that or insurance covered it?
@@RoseRose-ii8jw Late comment but Kias come with a 10yr/100,000 mile factory powertrain warranty on top of a 5yr/60k B2B. He shouldn't be paying anything.
This guy gives me Louis CK vibes
Do you mean in a funny way or like weird creepy way?
Got a new tranny out of it lol nice
In a year trade it in for a Camry. Enjoy this for a year and Toyota will give you a better deal in a year or two without you loosing money in resale value.
Just made up my mind,
Should have got Honda civic or mazda3