KNOWN FAULTS · Kia

Known faults for the Kia Magentis.

2000–2010 · Petrol / Diesel

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

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.0 / 2.7 V6 (Petrol) · 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Applies if: The throttle bulletin is for the 2.7 V6; the shift cable affects automatic versions.

V6 throttle sensor and automatic shift cable on the MagentisEngine

Engine / equipment: Second-generation Kia Magentis (MG), 2.0 and 2.7 V6 petrol
Period mentioned: 2006–2010
Symptoms: Engine warning light and hesitation or poor running from the throttle position sensor (V6); with the automatic gearbox, a lever that may select a different gear from the one shown.
Possible cause described: In November 2009 Kia issued a technical bulletin for 2.7 V6 engines built before 4 January 2009: throttle position sensor and an engine-ECU update. In Australia, cars built from 26/1/2006 to 29/5/2007 were recalled because the automatic shift-lever cable could be wrongly fitted.
Check for the garage: Read the engine codes; ask whether the V6 bulletin was applied; check that the selected gear matches the one on the dashboard.
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: 2.0 CRDi (Diesel)

Applies if: Same 2.0 CRDi (D4EA) as the Santa Fe I and Sportage II; the turbo part only applies to variable-geometry (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.