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
Transmission Leak Inspection
$61 - $90
Kia Sedona
Air Conditioning System Leak Inspection
$122 - $179
Kia Sephia
Brake Hose Replacement
$157 - $224
Kia Spectra
Camshaft Replacement
$1,066 - $1,280
Kia Sportage
Battery Cable Battery Terminal End Service
$37 - $54
Kia Spectra5
Water Pump Replacement
$741 - $943
Kia Rio5
Suspension System Inspect
$98 - $143
Kia Stinger
Vibration Diagnosis
$122 - $179
Kia Stinger
Steering Knuckle Replacement
$700 - $826
Kia Seltos
Fuel Evaporative Canister Replacement
$541 - $604
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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 6,160 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 187 known recalls. The most common recall is: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit Shorts Causing Fire Hazard.
Kia Models
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