Kia OBD Codes: Meaning & Fixes
Kia: 51 error codes with meaning, severity, likely causes and repair cost estimates.
22Codes
3.3Average severity
32%High or critical
14%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
Generic codes with Kia data
Field data · Kia
Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.
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P0300
Powertrain
The engine computer sees misfires that jump between cylinders or hit several cylinders at once.
High
P0420
Powertrain
The bank 1 catalytic converter no longer stores enough oxygen to clean the exhaust properly.
Low
P0172
Powertrain
The engine computer is pulling as much fuel as it's allowed on bank 1 and the mixture is still…
Moderate
P0302
Powertrain
Cylinder 2 keeps misfiring. On inline engines it's a middle cylinder, so rule out coolant…
Moderate
P0303
Powertrain
Cylinder 3 is misfiring. Check whether it misses at idle or under load before you blame…
Moderate
P0304
Powertrain
Cylinder 4 is misfiring. Its end or rear position makes water, oil and intake leaks common…
Moderate
All codes (7)
B1346
Hyundai · Body
The airbag computer measured too much resistance in the driver airbag circuit; it may not…
High
B1448
Hyundai · Body
The sensor mat in the passenger seat cushion failed its self-test, so the passenger airbag…
High
B1764
Kia · Body
Kia's passenger seat detection unit reports a broken sensor mat, so airbag suppression can't be…
High
P0018
Powertrain
The bank 2 intake cam is out of step with the crankshaft on a V or boxer engine; chain wear…
High
P0300
Powertrain
The engine computer sees misfires that jump between cylinders or hit several cylinders at once.
High
P0524
Powertrain
Measured oil pressure fell below the safe minimum. Stop the engine now and check the oil before…
Critical
P1326
Kia · Powertrain
Kia's engine computer detected early rod-bearing wear through the knock sensor and capped…
Critical