Kia America

Category: Corporate office in Irvine, California

Address: 111 Peters Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA 92606, USA

Phone: +19494684800

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Friday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Brenna Lawson

Aug 15, 2022

I purchased my 2016 KIA Sorento in October of 2018. Oil changes and everything has always been up to date along with regular maintenance. I never had any issues with it then in April 2022 I was driving to work and had complete engine failure with only 88k miles on it. The first obstacle was reaching KIA corporate. Would call several times a day just to be on hold for 30 plus minutes and sometimes over an hour. After speaking to several different people, they advised there was nothing to they could do, and I would have to pay for it out of pocket due to them saying they sent a piece of paper to the fist owner in June/July 2018 and then another one to me the end of 2019 or 2020. They were unsure of when it was sent to me and there was no proof that I received it. With my hands being tied since still owed money on it I went ahead and paid the $5700 to have my engine replaced. Fast forward I finally got my car back the end of July and two days later realized my heat no longer worked (worked before car went in to have engine replaced). Here it is over two weeks later, and I still do not have my car back. I have to call the dealership for an update and when I do call them, they have no clue who I am or why I am calling. Even though throughout this whole process with engine have only spoken to 1 service rep. KIA’s customer service across the board is very poor. I called the dealership today and they said they finally heard back from corporate again to try and run more tests and they will follow up with me by EOB I am not holding my breathe.

John Frevele

Jul 12, 2022

So to start my wife owns a Kia Sportage. We brought it to the mechanic and we were told it needed a new engine. The car has 86k miles and is under the 10 year mark so it meets the criteria of 10 years 100k miles. We were told that Kia would not cover it by our local dealership. I called corporate to file a complaint and was put on hold for over 2 hours. Now it is not hard to see how Kia operates. When you want to make a complaint they put you on hold forever hoping you will hang up and forgo your complaint. If that was not their motive they would have an option like every other major corporation to hold your place in line and receive a call back. This is not the first issue we have had with Kia as a company. If I have any advice it would be to buy domestic because Kia does not stand by their product and they have terrible customer service!

Dwight Taylor

Apr 8, 2022

Chuck Goudie Channel Seven (7) News, Investigative Reporter just contacted me with resources. Mr. Dwight Taylor Merrillville, Indiana Kia Headquarters Corporate Office 111 Peters Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA 92606 Thomas Kia 9825 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322 Anyone, or if you have a family member or friend who have experienced the terrible Customer Service at Thomas Kia Dealership in Highland, Indiana, or any Kia Dealership while conducting business with them, will you please pay attention. In the latter part of 2021, my wife and I bought a 2016 Kia Sorento automobile from the Thomas Kia Dealership in Highland, Indiana. Approaching the third week of ownership of our Kia, the oil light flashed. I immediately pulled over and checked the oil. Believe it or not, there was no oil in the vehicle. I put five quarts in it and drove directly to Kia. The Service Manager, Sales Manager and other employees, including mechanics appeared to be genuinely concerned about the situation. The sales people said repeatedly that they thoroughly go over their cars upon receiving them. One thing that disputed that statement was the oil cap had white dots on it after I looked real close. That meant they conducted the "Oil Consumption Test" on our vehicle before they sold it to us. The aligned dots should still be aligned upon returning for an oil consumption test. If the aligned white dots were not aligned during the test, it would indicate to the mechanics if anyone removed the oil cap for any reason. Yesterday, I concluded my "Oil Consumption Tests." Thinking I was going to be informed when I can drop off the vehicle to have the engine replaced, I was told Kia was not going to pay for an engine. Since then, I've been all over the internet and I cannot believe the number of complaints with the Better Business Bureau and other platforms. What I would like to know is how does Kia get away with ripping the people off?

Kolor Chic

Apr 4, 2022

My 2017 Kia was involved in an accident on Jan 2, 2022. My car has been in the body shop since then. They have yet to find the parts needed. I am not satisfied have called Kia Corp & call center several times and get no result. I still continue to pay $520 a month for car payment. Kia still produces cars and I’m not understanding why I can’t get the parts to this car. I asked about them loaning a car and I was told to rent a car and I may be able to be reimbursed but not sure. Kia you aren’t standing behind this and all I really ever purchased was a Kia but I’m definitely not a happy customer.

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Questions & Answers

I have a 2013 KIA I've keep up all the service maintenance on the car, last servers was done on 2/5/2018, and an oil change done on 3/19/18 car has 135,000 miles and left for a trip and my engine blow who is responsible?

Roseanne Edwards | Sep 5, 2018
Aaron Martin | Sep 5, 2019

this problem is not being resolved by kia so there is a class action going on now

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Why does no one ever answer their phones at Kia

Kirsten Collins | Sep 5, 2018
dennis obrycki | Sep 5, 2018

They have pitiful customer service. The worst

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My Kia is not 3 years old yet. When it was new, I needed 2 oxygen sensors. I now need a catalytic converter!! I have 17,000 miles on it. I am looking to trade it in. Why go Kia again? its unreal to me!!

Patricia Grace | Sep 5, 2019
D P | Sep 5, 2019

The oxygen sensors most likely led to the catalytic converter going bad. But that's why there is warranty. For the times when a manufactured part fails prematurely! Kia has an amazing warranty.

Why did my son’s 2015 Kia Sorento just stop running?!— the dealership has had the car for 3 weeks and yet no resolution—- We have a case # with their customer assistance— what a joke that is——-

noreen mccarthy | Sep 4, 2021
Deidra Salemme | Sep 4, 2021

I’m going to the same problem 59,000 miles on an engine been in a Kia garage for two weeks Case number as well keep getting the runaround supposed to be 10 year 100,000 miles the only thing we’re getting is screwed around No matter who you call

Is the Kia EV9 coming to the USA?

Kevin T | Aug 5, 2022
James Bell | Aug 21, 2022

Stay tuned!!!

I just received a SAFTY RECALL on my 2017 KIA SPORTAGE indicating that a malfunction may cause a FIRE. I called Consumer Assistance Center to ask why they are not paying for towing to and from the dealership to have the replacements doneThey refused

Gail Harbin | Sep 4, 2021
Saquon Clark | Aug 28, 2022

Nannie Stovall insured person . Driver is grand daughter. Got a 2015 Kia motors keeps shutting down .cannot drive . Will Kia pay for my towing ! My insurance company don’t want to cover any more towing . Do I need to join the class action law suite

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My wife's engine seized up and is listed on the vehicles recalled. However the incompetent people at Kia consumer affairs are playing games avoiding my calls and emails. Who is involved with the class action lawsuit?

Jonathan Mencer | Sep 4, 2020
Le T | Oct 9, 2021

No replies from Kia America yet.

Is poor customer service a nationwide condition? Have now decided that after this car is repaired it will be traded in....Hybrid = Highway Robbery in the long-term! Terrible service is reason to get rid of it...first time ever that service not per

Chuck Moore | Sep 4, 2020
Linda Roller | Sep 4, 2021

Yes, I hate the trickery. No one knows or cares what's going on. It shouldn't take 2 days to buy a car, especially when everything is done over the phone I did not get trade in on my paperwork, I had to ask about it. three different sale prices on the car, charged for unwanted extras That all happened in March, here it is June and still is not resolved. NEVER AGAIN

I have a 2016 Kia Soul with a steering rack problem. I understand there is a recall. Anyone else have information

Katherine Mason | Aug 5, 2022
Carol Marquis | Aug 21, 2022

Watch out for oil burning on this model. Mine burns oil had the consumption test done. After 1,000 miles after the oil change my oil was down 2/3. They told me that’s normal oil consumption. That I am to check my oil every 1,000 miles and top it off. Mind you I had full synthetic done. Wouldn’t need another oil change till January or another 4,000 miles. If I went that long the oil would be empty. They told me just keep checking oil between oil changes. What a joke. Second and last Kia for me

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Is the Kia EV6 GT coming to America?

Kevin T | May 7, 2022
Chris Vournakis | May 7, 2022

Yes. This fall

Need to know why the KIA DEALERS are not honoring the national AD cost currently run by KIA AMERICA.

belize togo | Jan 7, 2022
James Bell | Jan 7, 2022

Dealers are franchised members of the automotive business. Not directly connected to the car companies.

Who is the head manager Of Kia service downtown LA

Krystal Lewis | Jan 7, 2022
James Bell | Jan 7, 2022

You will need to reach out to the office at Downtown LA as dealers are franchised members of the auto business.

How do you get your service manager to call you back? I have left 2 messages and have called 4 times all together to try and change my appt. I live out of town. Seems to me they are taking on more work than they can manage. Thank you for your help

Melanie Todd | Sep 4, 2021
Kenneth Lopez (Ken) | Sep 4, 2021

This is the corporate office location. You'll need to contact Kia Irvine or other local dealership.

We have a 2015 Sorrentonever been on lng roads, has under 48k miles. Just developed cracked head gasket. I thought major power train was under 10 year or 100k miles warranty. Dealership not telling us this????

Robert Feld | Sep 4, 2021
Deidra Salemme | Sep 4, 2021

All lies My car is 59,000 miles on it and it’s sitting in the Kia garage for two weeks with no response from corporate

If my car caught fire who do I turn my claim in to, my insurance had to pay so now I need to mail info to them!! Please respond!

Mary Jo Beard | Sep 4, 2021
Sheri M | Sep 4, 2021

My kias engine caught on fire last may 2020 it's now august 2021 still waiting on them to do something it's been at dealership since February 2021

Is the Kia EV6 coming to the US?

Le T | Sep 4, 2021
Jann Van Hamersveld | Sep 4, 2021

Caranddriver.com might be a better source of vehicle news.

Who can I speak to at the corporate office of Kia about getting a Board of Equalization Form and Letter of No Interest sent to me from your Title Department? I've been trying for over 6 weeks now and getting no where with your Customer Service Dept

Jessica Fabricant | Sep 4, 2021
Jann Van Hamersveld | Sep 4, 2021

Hi Jessica, based on doing a quick search, this sounds like a vehicle financing question. If this is the case you would need to contact Kia Financing, not Kia Corporate. Kmfusa.com

Does anyone know when the new K5 GT, not GT-Line, will be released?

Jil Borden | Sep 4, 2021
Kenneth Lopez (Ken) | Sep 4, 2021

2.5L Turbo GT models are already being sold. Check with your local dealer. Additional GT1 package also available.

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I have a 2017 Kia Rio. Have loved it for 2 years. The air conditioning stopped working. I have been told by mechanics it will be $1500 to fix. I reached out to Kia and was told, "things break". Do I have any recourse? 3 yr old car and the ac stops?

Kathleen Van Dusen | Sep 4, 2021
ALEX CHOI | Sep 4, 2021

Car-los auto repair and tires, 1100 Nogales St, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 If you take it there, he will tell you if it's cheap to fix or not, the family-owned business, they don't bs like the other mechanics that look at you like a dollar sign if you're a female or a guy that doesn't know anything about cars.

Are all of the people who workin the Kia parts dept, all rippoff artist?

Eddie Santiago | Sep 4, 2021
Eddie Santiago | Sep 4, 2021

No, not at all. While I have had an issuse in the past and Kia is still trying to make this right. In any business you want repeat business, you should never, ever, let the paying public down. So, no as far I know, not, all Kia parts pepole are rippoff artist.

Anybody having issues with squirrels and their Kia Optimas(mine is 2020?? I had a squirrel literally eat 5 holes in my grill & bumper trying to get into the engine compartment!! Anyone else having a problem?? TIA

Jeri Sloviak | Sep 4, 2020
Guy Prentice | Sep 4, 2021

I had a recurring problem with squirrel(s) in my 2013 Sorento. They tried to nest on the shock tower during COVID when I wasn't driving much, stole most of the firewall insulation, then ate through the air bag wiring harness. I ordered peppermint oil concentrate in a spray bottle on Amazon. I spray it in the engine compartment every two weeks and have no more problems with the rodents. They HATE the smell and won't go near it.

thinking of buying a used 2019 stinger gt in california. does it have more smog choking devices on it than a car bought in nm or tx. i live in new mexico. thanks, Shawn

shawn wiggins | Sep 4, 2020
Tyrone Mazur | Sep 4, 2020

In my opinion smog devices help engines be more efficient by burning unburned gas.

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Why can't we sink a mp3 player into my husband's new car. The dealer ship tried their best. Best Buy could not do it. Said mp3 player was fine. It is the car misfunction.

Judy Marble | Sep 4, 2020
James Bell | Sep 4, 2020

Please contact Kia Motors at 1-800-333-4542

Im considering buying a 2017 Kia Soul. Ive noticed certain designations in the ads for sale. I need to know if the ! Point or plus sign designates vehicles with Sun roofs. Are either of these designations including sun r

Arnold McCamey | Sep 5, 2019
Vicki Trusselli | Sep 5, 2019

Call them

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