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Kia Sportage (V) 1.6 T-GDi Plug-in Hybrid common problems.

2021–2026 · Plug-in hybrid

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

1 known fault with sources

Applies if: Same type of direct-injection turbo engine (T-GDi).

Carbon on the injectors and intake of the T-GDi petrol enginesInjection / turbo
Engine / equipment
Hyundai and Kia 1.0 and 1.6 T-GDi direct-injection turbo petrol engines
Period mentioned
2015 onwards
Symptoms
Loss of power, higher consumption, hesitation or rough idle, usually at high mileage.
Possible cause described
With direct injection, petrol does not wash the intake valves and carbon builds up on the injectors and intake. German guides mention it for the i20 III, Tucson IV and Picanto III (dirty injectors).
Check for the garage
Read misfire and fuel-trim codes; inspect the injectors and valves with a borescope; clean the intake if there are deposits.
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.

Sources from the original database

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