Tag: Niro

Kia refuses to adjust overly loud VESS module

Loud VESS module I filed a complaint with Kia America about the overly loud VESS module in the Kia Niro EV. You may recall that I disconnected the module recently. All I’ve done is start a fight! The response I got did nothing but lay out what I and everyone else knows (there was also …

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The only complaint about the Kia Niro EV

Kia Niro EV If I have a single complaint regarding the Kia Niro EV I now drive, its the obnoxiously loud back-up warning the VESS (Virtual Engine Sound System) system gives off. And I’m not alone. The rules in the U.S. state that “The vehicle must make a continuous noise level of at least 56 …

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Kia Niro EV first impressions

Kia Niro EV The lease on my Polestar 2 recently expired, and I purchased a pre-owned 2022 Kia Niro EV outright (22,000 miles). Over the last few years a rather healthy used EV market has developed, which is great for the industry. The Kia does not have the prestige of the Polestar but there were …

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Kia Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Kia Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Kia. Click the link to the …

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