The Truth About Kia Engines: Oil Burning Issues and Recalls

TLDRLearn about the oil burning issues and recalls with Kia engines, how the company handles them, and the importance of regular oil changes.

Key insights

🔥Kia engines are prone to oil burning issues, even with low mileage.

⚠️Kia has been aware of these problems and some models have had recalls.

🧪Maintaining regular oil changes every 5,000 miles with synthetic oil can reduce oil burning.

🔧Kia's response to oil burning is often unsatisfactory, with mechanics advising to wait until the engine fails.

Oil burning can start as early as 15,000 miles in some Kia models.

Q&A

Why do Kia engines burn oil?

Kia engines are often poorly manufactured, leading to premature wear and oil burning.

Can regular oil changes prevent oil burning?

Maintaining regular oil changes can help reduce oil burning, especially with synthetic oil.

Do all Kia models have oil burning issues?

Not all Kia models have oil burning issues, but it is a common problem in many of their vehicles.

Is Kia responsible for fixing oil burning issues under warranty?

Kia's response to oil burning issues can be unsatisfactory, often requiring customers to wait until the engine fails before taking action.

At what mileage does oil burning typically start in Kia engines?

Oil burning can start as early as 15,000 miles in some Kia models.

Timestamped Summary

00:03A Kia owner shares their experience with oil burning issues in their low-mileage car.

03:57The owner discusses their frustrating experience with Kia's response to the oil burning issue.

06:40The owner explains the importance of regular oil changes in reducing oil burning.

09:24The owner takes the Kia for a test drive and evaluates its acceleration and handling.