8.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $200
- Average Mileage:
- 70,150 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- have hyundai or kia update your software (1 reports)
- replace ignition (1 reports)
With Hyundai and Kia vehicles, there is a defect with their anti-theft system. If you press lock twice on FOB, the vehicle will not start the next time you try.
You can start it by connecting a battery booster to the terminals.
Otherwise, Hyundai or Kia will make you buy a new battery and pay a diagnostic fee.
- Scott C., Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
why does the entire ignition system need to be replaced on a 2015 vehicle with 100,000 mile warranty,etc? Seems like this car is not made to last long. the reason i got this car was so i wouldnt have to worry about things like not starting! Is there going to be a recall soon? the shop at the dealership is telling me they have to order the parts....uggghhhh!!!!
- Christina S., Hermitage, TN, US
It is a major problem due to all of the appointments I have to reschedule and only a few days before Thanksgiving. I have three children with multiple Doctor Appointments and no way to get to them. I leased this KIA so I would be sure to have a dependable means of transportation 10 and 1/2 months and here I am.
- sally g, Cuba, NY, US
Insurance covered the cost for the wire damaged that was caused from rodents chewing up the wires. Come to find out it is common that this happens because of the type of wiring Kia uses. I parked my car in the driveway and the next morning I went to start it to go to work and it wouldn't start. My boyfriend found out that there were mice that got into the air filter area and had babies and chewed up a bunch of wires. Car wasn't even parked for 24 hours.
- kellyrob119kr, Howell, US