Kia and Hyundai's Theta engines have been around for a while, but they're not without problems. Here are some of the most common issues facing these engines.

Not every vehicle that hits the market is going to have a long life. Yes, you could have something like the Ford F-Series that stretch back all the way to the 1940s, but not every car will have that ...

There have been times when carmakers went all out with an engine but lost, often with catastrophic consequences. For instance, the EcoBoost was once touted as the future of Ford engines but now is ...

Back in February 2025, a little over 137,000 units of the US-market Seltos and Soul have been recalled by Kia America for incorrectly manufactured piston oil rings. In the subject crossovers, which ...

Peter earned a Bachelor of Archeology and Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and has since joined his love of driving and riding with storytelling. His voice is full of southern ...

A recall of 462,869 Kia Telluride for faulty power seat motors. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Telluride vehicles. The front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power ...

Back in December 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an engineering analysis to investigate engine fires in Kia and Hyundai vehicles produced for the 2011 to 2016 model ...

If your Kia or Hyundai engine just started making a loud knocking sound, don’t panic. You might be eligible for a free engine replacement due to a massive engine recall. Featured Video A viral TikTok ...

Beginning April 5, 2024, a selected group of Kia Telluride owners across the United States will receive a letter in their mailbox informing them that the valve springs in their vehicle’s engine may be ...

Chase Bierenkoven is a gearhead and writer based in Denver, Colorado. As the family lore goes, Chase's first word was "truck." Cars have been a problem ever since. By 16, Chase was spending his ...

A Kia owner is issuing a PSA warning prospective car buyers to avoid the brand after getting his second engine replacement in a single year. Featured Video TikTok user Khalil (@itsonlykhalil) posted ...