KNOWN FAULTS · Kia
Kia Carens (IV) 1.6 GDi common problems.
2013–2019 · Petrol
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
1 known fault with sources
Applies if: Same Gamma 1.6 GDI engine; the campaigns cited are from the US: confirm by VIN.
Connecting rods and pistons on the 1.6 GDI (Gamma)Engine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 GDI Gamma: Kia Soul II and Carens IV, Hyundai Veloster, i40 and ix35
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2016
- Symptoms
- Engine knock, oil-pressure warning and loss of power; with an overheated catalytic converter, abnormal combustion that damages the pistons.
- Possible cause described
- Two defects documented in the US: on the 2012–2016 Kia Soul, high exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter and, with it, pistons and connecting rods (recall 19V-120, new protection software); on the 2015–2016 Veloster, the connecting-rod bearings wore early (recall 20V-746, KSDS software).
- Check for the garage
- Ask by VIN about an outstanding campaign; with knocking or the oil warning, stop. Check the catalytic converter if there is hesitation or loss of power.
- 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.