Kia Lemon Law Cases in Ohio
Kia shares engineering platforms with Hyundai — OH Lemon Law cases focus on Theta II engine failures, transmission, EV6, model-specific defects.
Kia shares platforms with Hyundai.
Common Kia defect categories
- Theta II engine failures — Optima, Sorento, Sportage, Cadenza (2011-2019).
- Transmission issues — 8-speed, DCT.
- EV6, Niro EV, Soul EV, EV9 issues.
- Telluride and Sorento issues.
- K5 / Stinger issues.
- Hybrid system issues.
Kia’s settlement profile
Kia America, Inc. settles most OH cases via BBB Auto Line or court mediation.
Settlement values
Kia refunds in OH typically range:
- Rio, Soul: $20,000-$30,000
- Forte, Niro: $25,000-$40,000+
- K5, Stinger: $30,000-$55,000+
- Sportage, Seltos: $30,000-$50,000+
- Sorento: $35,000-$60,000+
- Telluride: $45,000-$65,000+
- Carnival: $35,000-$55,000+
- EV6: $45,000-$70,000+
- EV9: $60,000-$90,000+
- Niro EV: $40,000-$55,000+
What you should do
- Pull every repair order.
- For Theta II cases, document KSDS interactions.
- Send written notice.
- Get a free case review.
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