What is the most common problem with KIA Carens? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Kia Carens Problems
KIA CARENS – BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
KIA CARENS ( 01/03/2008 – 30/11/2009) DEFECT: The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
KIA CARENS – REPROGRAMMING OF ABS ECM
KIA CARENS ( 27/11/2002 – 19/03/2003) DEFECT: An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh
KIA CARENS – BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT OPERATE
KIA CARENS ( 20/09/2006 – 25/10/2006) DEFECT: It has been identified that due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Kia Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Kia Carens Problems
- Kia Carens (2012 – 2018)on 02/03/2025
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability […]
- Kia Carens (2009 – 2012)on 16/02/2025
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability […]
- Kia Carens (2006 – 2011)on 23/05/2013
A fault in the brake light switch may result in the brake light not coming on when the brake pedal is pressed or in the brake light remaining on. Moreover, in […]
Currently 7104 Recalls