Kia Air Conditioning

31 models in database based on 56 documented fault patterns based on 102,548 real-world repairs.

Models Kia

Sportage

Unusual noises when A/C is turned onAir conditioning does not turn onIrregular A/C operation

Ceed

Frost or ice on pipes under the hoodUnusual noises when A/C is turned onVibrations or humming after turning on A/C

EV6

No cold air from ventsWater in the cabin and condensate drain cloggedA/C does not react to control panel settings

Optima

Irregular A/C operationNo blowing from ventsNo cold air from vents

RIO

No cold air from ventsVibrations or humming after turning on A/CAir conditioning works intermittently

Sorento

No cold air from ventsDifferent temperature on both sides of the cabinWeak or no heating in winter

Ceed III

Unusual noises when A/C is turned onNo cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hood

Sportage (QL)

Frost or ice on pipes under the hoodNo cold air from vents

Niro

Air conditioning stopped cooling / no response to AC buttonNo cold air from ventsA/C does not react to control panel settings

Niro EV

Air conditioning does not turn onWater in the cabin and condensate drain clogged

Picanto

Irregular A/C operationNo cold air from ventsClicking or rattling behind dashboard

VENGA

No cold air from ventsVibrations or humming after turning on A/CAir conditioning works intermittently

Carnival (KA4)

Problem visible at standstill or in trafficProblem appears while drivingAir conditioning does not turn on

Forte

No cold air from ventsDifferent temperature on both sides of the cabinWeak or no heating in winter

Ceed I

No cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hood

Ceed II

No cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hood

Niro EV (SG2)

No cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hood

Niro HEV (SG2)

No cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hood

Niro PHEV (SG2)

No cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hood

Sorento (LX)

No cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hood

Niro Hybrid

Air conditioning does not turn on

Niro PHEV

Air conditioning does not turn on

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No cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hood

Sorento (UM)

Different temperature on both sides of the cabin

Sorento IV

Irregular A/C operation

SOUL

Air conditioning works intermittentlyNo blowing from ventsBlower works only on highest speed

Sportage IV

Unusual noises when A/C is turned on

Sportage V

Irregular A/C operation

Stinger

Different temperature on both sides of the cabin

STONIC

No blowing from ventsUnusual noises when A/C is turned onHissing from vents

Telluride

Problem visible at standstill or in trafficProblem appears while drivingIrregular A/C operation

Common symptoms and faults Kia

A/C does not react to control panel settings
Air conditioning does not turn on
Air conditioning works intermittently
Blower works only on highest speed
Clicking or rattling behind dashboard
Different temperature on both sides of the cabin
Dropping the board, complete disassembly of the heater stove
Frost or ice on pipes under the hood
Hissing from vents
Improved positioning of the condensate drain hose, unclogging it and securing it with a band to prevent it from sliding
Irregular A/C operation
No blowing from vents
No cold air from vents
Problem after collision or accident
Problem appears while driving
Problem visible at standstill or in traffic

...and 4 other fault variants.

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