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Kia Motors is a subsidiary of Kia Automotive Group. The company was founded in 1944. "Kia" in Korean means "come up out of Asia". Kia Motors is located in Seoul, South Korea. Kia is one of the first car companies in South Korea and initially it produced tubing and bicycles.

The company now manufactures cars, trucks and motorcycles. At the present time the company is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in South Korea.

It has its branch company in America which is called Kia Motors America. Kia Motors plant in the United States is located in West Point, Georgia.
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Lzmanson
Kia Motors - Orlando Kia North did not pay off my trade-in
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I kept receiving calls from my Bank that my payment was late. They also said that I had no right to remove the insurance from the car. Who doesn't remove insurance when they trade...

#318778
May 16, 2012
7

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Kia has horrible customer service
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I paid off my loan in early March 2012 and received confirmation that it was all paid from KIA. After this KIA automatically debited out a payment in April 2012. When I called cust...

#318741
May 15, 2012
11

Stillmar...
Kia Motors - AC condensor
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I have a 2012 Kia Forte with 12,000 miles on it. I have had it for 5 months. The AC went out and I brought it in to Billion Kia in Rapid City, SD. The service manager says a roc...

#315711
Apr 30, 2012
97

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Computerized valves stems
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

Why did my valve stem for my 2010 Kia Soul break? Which will cost me $200.00 to replace. I love driving my little Kia. I was told Montgomery Kia/ Chevrolet Preston Hwy Louisville K...

#315344
Apr 28, 2012
87

Naisa ma...
Kia Motors - Complain on kia finance message board:best results
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

If you want to get KIA attention. post on any and all finance message boards: yahoo,msn,aol,you tube,etc.With the world wide web this is a valuable tool, be the Ralph Nador.

#315250
Apr 27, 2012
120

Cbowers
Kia Motors - 2012 kia soul unable to get parts
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

Just leased a new 2012 kia soul in february 2012. In april of 2012 we hit a deer. First let me start by saying that these cars do NOT hold up well in these situations. Had $8000 in...

#315164
Apr 27, 2012
101

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Dead 06 Sorento
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

>I bought a Kia Sorento in 2006 intead of a Toyota or >Honda because of the 10-year, 100000-mile warranty. >I mostly performed routine maintenance like oil >...

#312319
Apr 15, 2012
186

Anonymous
Kia Motors - It should have been a warranty issue
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

We purchased a 2008 Kia Rio for our son to use before he graduated High School. In the 3 1/2 years since it has it barely had 30K miles on it. Our son reported while driving it 2...

#310956
Apr 09, 2012
210

Rtamcsin
Kia Motors - I love that KIA commercial, That chic is HOT!!!
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

That is the first ad where I see an awesomely hot chick in a long time. I'm going out to buy a new car and it will be a KIA just because its the first auto company, in this po...

#306585
Mar 21, 2012
238

SIDKIK
Kia Motors - UNHAPPY KIA SPORTAGE
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I purchased a Kis SPORTAGE 2008 Aug of 2010 about 1 month after purchasing I noticed the Esc light that came on, when this light comes on the engine forces itself to do more work, ...

#304977
Mar 15, 2012
297

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Kia construction & warranty
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I own 4 Kias & have been pleased with the srvice they have given me & my family, but today I was informed that my 2006 Sedona needs over $7000.00 in repairs. I normally take my ...

#304540
Mar 13, 2012
418

Lilgip73
Kia Motors - Over worked and over charged
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

This complaint come on the behalf of a dear friend. A single mother of two one of which has autism. who is being taken advantage of by the kia sevice center in aberdeen N.C. This y...

#304154
Mar 12, 2012
254

Kcestra
Kia Motors - Why Kia made my life ***.
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

Hi, I just wanted to thank you for making the Kia Sorento, 2004. Its really been a charmer. Since I was 16 I have always had a car. This Kia is probably my 10th car at ...

#303567
Mar 09, 2012
371

Coolboar...
Kia Motors - 2011 2011 Kia Sportage - Engine seized at 10,280 miles
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

On Nov. 3rd 2011 the engine in my 2011 Kia Sportage seized without warning. No check engine light or check oil light was ever illuminated. (2 1/2 months had gone by between the ti...

#303542
Mar 09, 2012
393

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Customer service. Teresa
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I was quoted a 24 month contract for $61.99. And now they tell me after 3 month. No no no. You were miss quoted and we won't honor that price plus the floor supervisor won'...

#303295
Mar 08, 2012
228

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Asnmtcd@gmail.com
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

Wow! Just saw the Kia commercial that features Motley Crue. Not sure how you could be any more offensive to the very consumers you should be trying to target. Your cars are chic...

#303187
Mar 08, 2012
314

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Bad Kia?
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I just wonder why people buy thecheapest discountcar on the market & then complain that they don't get the same serviceas if they bought a mercedes?! When you buy a cheap car, ...

#301101
Feb 29, 2012
260

Nerminef...
Kia Motors - Kia Piccanto 2007
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

Dear Kia Motors, Head office, Korea Greetings First let me introduce myself to you. I am Nermine Farouk Sadek , a customer to Kia Motors. I have purchased a b...

#299138
Feb 22, 2012
290

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Used ford truck 2002 ford f250
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I traded my 1998 gmc in for a f250 kia that they had on there lot,I was up front about everything that was wrong with this truck and in return they didn't give me much for it,o...

#298918
Feb 21, 2012
259

VICTOKTO...
Kia Motors - KIA WARRANTY sucks
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

The Kia Warranty is praised for being so great then tell me why you guys can't give me a loaner car. MY car had a malfunction at a red light, and all i received so far was my car t...

#298697
Feb 20, 2012
409

Rodgshel
Kia Motors - Kia sorento crankshaft bolt
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

My 05 sorento crankshaft bolt just sheared off. I read some serious complaints on this issue which i'm now dealing with. I called the dealer service department and was told the...

#298672
Feb 20, 2012
354

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Kia Ad Sexist - Will never have my business!
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

The ad Kia is currently showing is disrespectful and offensive towards women. Apparently this ad showed during Super Bowl. Great Kia - way to show young men how to view and treat...

#298502
Feb 19, 2012
530

Anonymous
Kia Motors - False mileage claims - Soul+ 2012
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I bought my 2012 Kia Soul+ because I have very limited income (recently divorced) and needed to get a vehicle with better fuel mileage. I have had number of vehicles and have alwa...

#298232
Feb 18, 2012
444

Anonymous
Kia Motors rusty optima wheels
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

My 2007 kia optima has rusted wheels, I think this is a danger to me while driving it. Can the wheels colapse and cause an accident. I have reseach rust in cars. It has been prove...

#296325
Feb 11, 2012
329

Grumpy1452
Kia Motors - Kia sportage 2012 gas miles
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

Bought a 2012 kia sportage ---sticker says 31 mpg---barely gets 24mpg---i also paid way too much for this junker---rides like a truck with no springs ---do not buy kia---stay...

#294254
Feb 03, 2012
439

Winger1999
Kia Motors - What waranty???
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

The bank repoed a 2008 kia sorento,, 42 k on it,, engine died,, kia rep pulled the dipstick and said the oil waasnt changed and red flagged it with no waranty,, this vehicle came...

#293914
Feb 02, 2012
397

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Totally ripped off Fraud!
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

Just heard my grandsons friend got ripped off terribly by Kia freehold.. They charged him 6,000 for new motor, had the car 65 days.. They made him sign papers before he picked it ...

#292477
Jan 27, 2012
441

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Kia sucks
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I bought a kia sorento 2 days after the warranty expires the light for the air bag went off cost to replace over 500 dlls. the light for check engine constantly goes off. I got a ...

#287487
Jan 08, 2012
472

Anonymous
Kia Motors - Do not buy a kia
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I bought a 2004 kia optima in 2005 with less the 600 miles. they told me that the warranty would be 5 yr instead of 10 because whoever bought the car. returned it because his wif...

#286465
Jan 04, 2012
543

Anonymous
Kia Motors - NEVER AGAIN - KIA!!!
5.0 P.O. Box 52410 IrvineCA92619-2410 800 - 333 - 4542 http://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs/index.html

I had the following problems with my Kia Soul 2009: - peeling paint all around the car (car painted twice -once whole car) - apparent poor quality interior plastic (s...

#285563
Jan 01, 2012
445
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