Kia Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your Kia
Most Common Kia Problems
Kia vehicles have 554 reported problems.The most commonly reported Kia problem is: Head Lamps
One or both head light bulbs may burn out prematurely requiring replacement. there have also been reports of other...
A faulty door latch assembly may cause one or both front doors to be difficult to open. replacing the worn latch will...
Kia Repairs and Prices
Kia Optima
Tire Pressure Monitor Lamp Diagnosis
$98 - $143
Kia Rio
Check Engine Light Diagnosis & Testing
$122 - $179
Kia Sephia
Alternator Replacement
$455 - $632
Kia Spectra
Electrical System Diagnosis
$122 - $179
Kia Sportage
Radiator Fan Assembly Replacement
$840 - $980
Kia Spectra5
Radiator Fan Motor Replacement
$404 - $439
Kia Forte
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
$89 - $107
Kia Forte5
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Switch Replacement
$404 - $432
Kia Cadenza
HVAC Blend Door Actuator Replacement
$315 - $395
Kia Seltos
AC Compressor Replacement
$838 - $912
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The Kia Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Kia is $474, which means it has above average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Kia reliability include an average of 0.2 visits to a repair shop per year and a 10% probability of a repair being severe.
Most Common Kia Questions
There are 6,169 related questions for Kia vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked Kia questions.
Hey everyone, i drive a 2016 kia optima ex with ~101k miles. lately, it’s been having occasional starting issues....

After multiple thunderstorms everyday i finally went out to my car and when i opened the door a few drops of water...
Kia Recalls
Kia vehicles have 190 known recalls. The most common recall is: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit Shorts Causing Fire Hazard.
Kia Models
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