Electrical Accessories
Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
What Owners Say
"Car first had a/c problem, and ended up having to have entire electronic control system replaced."
Anonymous, MO (2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige 1.6-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
"The 12V battery failed after 2 years and 36,500 miles. The initial signs were the car being "dead" after a 7 day trip away. I then opened the car manually (external key entrance is covered by a trip piece), then use the manual key, then jump start the car & drive the car long enough to charge up the 12V battery. Eventually, I had to jump start the car every time I stopped the car. Took it to the Kia dealer in Hilton Head, and they stated that "many aftermarket accessories wired in, causing electrical warranty to be void." I spoke with the Service Manager, and explained that the LoJack system installed on the car was REQUIRED by the Kia Dealer I purchased the car from, and that was the only after market accessory drawing power when the car was off. Answer: "We don't know anything about the LoJack system, so we can't trouble shoot it." Asked if they could work with the Kia Dealer who installed the LoJack system to brainstorm on solutions. Nope, they could not do that. I paid them $214 for them to tell me that my car was now a brick. Unusable, and not repairable. They gave me no plan / hope for repair. Which made me think all I could do was trade-in the car for something else. Before I did that, I took the car to the Kia Dealer (JT's in Columbia SC) to ask them to take a look at the car. They kept it overnight, and stated the problem was the 12V battery. It needed to be replaced at a cost of $497. They stated this was a common problem with these cars, and the battery was in short supply. JT's laid their hands on one, and the problem was solved! I then called Hilton Head Kia Dealer and spoke to the GM. He stated that the technician who worked on the car was extremely competent, and the 12V battery tested just fine when they had it. My response: but 300 miles and 4 days later, Kia in Columbia stated "the battery is dead". The GM stated that was entirely plausible. The battery was fine when they tested it. He offered to give me half of my payment back, but stated "they spent a lot of time on the vehicle." The car has worked perfectly after the 12V battery was replaced."
Anonymous A., NC (2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige 1.6-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)