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Severity: ModerateKia

P2106 on Kia Vehicles

Reduced-power limp mode: the PCM caught a throttle or pedal fault – look for the companion code. P2106 →

13Complaints mentioning the code
#1Rank among 4 brands
2.1%Share of Kia DTC complaints

In NHTSA owner complaints we analyzed for Kia, P2106 was mentioned 13 times.

Most mentioned models

Kia Sorento7
Kia Sedona5
Kia Amanti1

Model years mentioned

Model years mentioned – Kia P2106206107508109111213117
2006: 2 · 2007: 1 · 2008: 5 · 2009: 1 · 2011: 1 · 2013: 2 · 2017: 1

Components named in these complaints

  • Power Train (6)
  • Electronic Stability Control (esc) (5)
  • Electrical System (4)
  • Engine (4)
  • Vehicle Speed Control (2)

Reports with a crash: 1 · fire: 0 · injuries: 0

Often appears together with

P0638 Powertrain The electronic throttle or diesel intake throttle can't reach its commanded angle, often due… Moderate P2135 Powertrain The two position signals inside the throttle body disagree, so the PCM can no longer trust… Moderate P2138 Powertrain The two sensors in the gas pedal report different pedal positions, so the PCM limits throttle… Moderate P2110 Powertrain The PCM is capping engine speed with fuel cut-off because it can't fully trust or close… Moderate P2127 Powertrain The second gas pedal sensor dropped below its minimum voltage, so the PCM can't verify pedal… Moderate

Possible causes

  1. Worn or dirty electronic throttle body (plate lag, sensor wear)30%
  2. Throttle position sensor correlation fault inside the throttle body20%
  3. Accelerator pedal sensor fault or pedal wiring problem16%
  4. Loose, corroded or water-damaged throttle body or PCM connector15%

P2106: Diagnosis step by step →

Related codes

KiaSpeed & Idle ControlLimp modeLoss of powerCheck engine light on

Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.