KNOWN FAULTS · Kia

Known faults for the Kia Carens (III).

2006–2013 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 1.6 / 2.0 (Petrol)

Brake-light switch and fluid leak in the ABS module on the Carens IIIElectrical and electronic systems

Engine / equipment: Third-generation Kia Carens (UN)
Period mentioned: 2006–2012
Symptoms: Brake lights that do not come on or work intermittently; ABS and ESP warning lights on.
Possible cause described: There were UK recalls: in 2006 for a faulty brake-light switch; in 2008–2009 because the switch contacts carbonise and the lights fail intermittently; and in 2009–2012 for a brake-fluid leak that can short-circuit the ABS/ESC module.
Check for the garage: Ask someone to watch the brake lights as you press the pedal; read the ABS codes; check the campaigns by VIN.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.6 / 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Applies if: Only the 2.0 CRDi (D4EA); the turbo part only applies to VGT versions.

Variable-geometry turbo and glow plugs on the 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)Injection / turbo

Engine / equipment: 2.0 CRDi (D4EA): Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson, Trajet, Elantra and Sonata; Kia Sportage, Carens and Magentis
Period mentioned: Approx. 2001–2010
Symptoms: A big loss of power and weak pulling away (seized variable-geometry turbo); when cold, several attempts to start and rough running (glow plugs).
Possible cause described: On VGT versions the turbo’s variable-vane mechanism seizes and sometimes the turbo must be replaced (documented on the Santa Fe I). Faulty glow plugs cause poor cold starting (documented on the Sportage II). The timing belt must be changed after 6 years or 90,000–120,000 km depending on the model.
Check for the garage: Test the turbo under load and read boost codes; measure the glow plugs; check when the belt was changed.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.