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Severity: ModerateKia

P2135 on Kia Vehicles

The two position signals inside the throttle body disagree, so the PCM can no longer trust throttle angle. P2135 →

6Complaints mentioning the code
#4Rank among 10 brands
1.0%Share of Kia DTC complaints

In NHTSA owner complaints we analyzed for Kia, P2135 was mentioned 6 times.

Most mentioned models

Kia Sedona2
Kia Sorento2
Kia Amanti1
Kia Optima1

Model years mentioned

Model years mentioned – Kia P2135306208109
2006: 3 · 2008: 2 · 2009: 1

Components named in these complaints

  • Power Train (3)
  • Engine (2)
  • Electrical System (2)
  • Electronic Stability Control (esc) (2)
  • Vehicle Speed Control (1)

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

Often appears together with

P2106 Powertrain Reduced-power limp mode: the PCM caught a throttle or pedal fault – look for the companion code. Moderate P0638 Powertrain The electronic throttle or diesel intake throttle can't reach its commanded angle, often due… Moderate

Possible causes

  1. Worn resistive track in a contact-type throttle position sensor, usually at idle or light-cruise angles38%
  2. Corroded, spread or loose terminals in the throttle body connector22%
  3. Harness chafed or cracked near the throttle body where the engine rocks on its mounts13%
  4. Water or spray cleaner that got into the sensor housing11%

P2135: Diagnosis step by step →

Related codes

KiaSpeed & Idle ControlCheck engine light onLimp modeLoss of powerEngine stalling P2135 · Chevrolet

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