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OBD2 diagnostic scanner for Kia

Check engine light, emissions fault or hesitation on your Kia Picanto, Rio, Ceed or Sportage? An OBD2 diagnostic scanner lets you read and clear fault codes yourself, without paying for a diagnostic at a garage. Designed and made in France, klavkarr supports many T-GDi petrol, CRDi diesel and hybrid Kia models. Check your vehicle's compatibility.

Compatibility tested on many Kia vehicles, from older generations to the latest models.

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Which Kia diagnostic tool should you choose?

Both read and clear fault codes. The 310 also covers ABS, airbag and ESP systems. Compare models

Why choose klavkarr?

Why use a diagnostic scanner for your Kia?

On CRDi diesel Kia models, the EGR valve and diesel particulate filter are recurring sources of faults. klavkarr reads the specific fault code before repairs, with explanations in English and no manufacturer-specific licence required.

Tested Kia compatibility

Every listed model has been tested by a user. Our database lists 4,601 car models, covering 12,195 versions and configurations.

Read & clear fault codes

Find out why a warning light is on and clear the code after fixing the fault, without booking an appointment.

Live data

Monitor performance and spot abnormal sensor readings, pressure or emission-control behaviour before a breakdown.

Plug straight in

Connect to the OBD2 port, with no dismantling or specialist mechanical knowledge required.

Plain-English fault codes

Fault codes explained clearly, without technical jargon or a manufacturer-specific software licence.

Updates included

New models and codes are added regularly, with no subscription.

On CRDi diesel Kia models, common emissions and boost-related fault codes include: P0401 for insufficient EGR flow, P2002 for low diesel particulate filter (DPF) efficiency, or P0299 for turbocharger underboost. An OBD2 diagnostic check helps narrow down the cause before any repairs.

Whether you drive a Picanto, Rio, Ceed, Sportage or Niro, the OBD2 port is usually below the steering wheel. klavkarr connects directly to it, with no dismantling or specialist tools required.

All Kia models compatible with our OBD2 scanner

Select your model generation to see supported warning lights and the recommended scanner.

Check the listed Kia petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric models equipped with an OBD2 port. Available functions depend on the vehicle.

Kia Amanti

1 version
Amanti (2003 - 2010)

Kia Besta

1 version
Besta II (1995 - 2006)

Kia Bongo

2 versions
Bongo II (2001 - 2004) Bongo III (2004 - 2014)

Kia Borrego

1 version
Borrego (2008 - 2019)

Kia Cadenza

2 versions
Cadenza I - VG (2009 - 2016) Cadenza II - YG (2016 - ...)

Kia Carens

3 versions
Carens I (1999 - 2006) Carens II (2006 - 2010) Carens III (2013 - 2016)

Kia Carnival

4 versions
Carnival I - KV-II (2001 - 2006) Carnival II - VQ (2006 - 2010) Carnival III - YP (2014 - 2020) Carnival IV - KA4 (2020 - ...)

Kia Carstar

1 version
Carstar (1999 - 2002)

Kia Cee'd

2 versions
Cee'd I - ED (2006 - 2009) Cee'd II - JD (2012 - 2015)

Kia Ceed

1 version
Ceed - CD (2018 - ...)

Kia Cerato

3 versions
Cerato I - LD (2003 - 2008) Cerato II - TD (2008 - 2011) Cerato III - YD (2012 - ...)

Kia Clarus

1 version
Clarus (1995 - 2001)

Kia Credos

1 version
Credos (1995 - 2001)

Kia Entreprise

1 version
Entreprise (1998 - 2002)

Kia EV6

1 version
EV6 (2021 - ...)

Kia EV9

1 version
EV9 (2023 - ...)

Kia Forte

3 versions
Forte I - TD (2008 - 2012) Forte II - YD (2012 - 2018) Forte III - BD (2018 - ...)

Kia Frontier

1 version
Frontier (2014 - ...)

Kia Joice

1 version
Joice (1999 - 2002)

Kia K

2 versions
K Series II (2001 - 2004) K Series III (2004 - 2014)

Kia K5

3 versions
K5 (2011 - ...) K5 I (2011 - 2013) K5 II (2015 - 2018)

Kia K7

2 versions
K7 I - VG (2009 - 2016) K7 II - YG (2016 - ...)

Kia K9

2 versions
K9 I - KH (2012 - 2018) K9 II - RJ (2018 - ...)

Kia K2500

2 versions
K2500 I (2003 - 2004) K2500 II (2005 - 2007)

Kia KX3

2 versions
KX3 - KC (2015 - 2019) KX3 - SP2c (2019 - ...)

Kia Lotze

1 version
Lotze (2005 - 2009)

Kia Magentis

2 versions
Magentis I - MS (2000 - 2005) Magentis II - MG (2005 - 2009)

Kia Mohave

1 version
Mohave - HM (2008 - 2019)

Kia Morning

3 versions
Morning I (2007 - 2011) Morning II (2015 - 2017) Morning III (2017 - ...)

Kia Niro

1 version
Niro (2016 - 2019)

Kia Opirus

1 version
Opirus (2003 - 2010)

Kia Optima

4 versions
Optima Regal (2000 - 2005) Optima I (2011 - 2013) Optima II (2015 - 2018) Optima III (2019 - ...)

Kia Pegas

1 version
Pegas (2017 - ...)

Kia Picanto

3 versions
Picanto I - SA (2004 - 2007) Picanto II - TA (2015 - 2017) Picanto III - JA (2017 - ...)

Kia Pregio

1 version
Pregio (1995 - 2006)

Kia Pride

2 versions
Pride I (2000 - 2005) Pride II (2005 - 2011)

Kia Pro

2 versions
Pro cee'd I (2009 - 2012) Pro cee'd II (2015 - 2018)

Kia ProCeed

1 version
ProCeed (2018 - ...)

Kia Ray

1 version
Ray (2011 - ...)

Kia Retona

1 version
Retona (1998 - 2003)

Kia Rio

4 versions
Rio I - DC (2000 - 2005) Rio II - JB (2005 - 2011) Rio III - UB (2011 - 2015) Rio IV - YB (2017 - ...)

Kia Sedona

3 versions
Sedona I (1999 - 2001) Sedona II (2006 - 2010) Sedona III (2014 - 2023)

Kia Seltos

1 version
Seltos (2019 - ...)

Kia Sephia

1 version
Sephia II (1998 - 2003)

Kia Shuma

1 version
Shuma (2001 - 2003)

Kia Sonet

1 version
Sonet - QY (2020 - ...)

Kia Sorento

4 versions
Sorento I - BL (2002 - 2005) Sorento II - XM (2009 - 2012) Sorento III - UM (2014 - 2017) Sorento IV - MQ4 (2020 - ...)

Kia Soul

3 versions
Soul I - AM (2008 - 2012) Soul II - PS (2014 - 2017) Soul III - SK3 (2018 - ...)

Kia Sportage

3 versions
Sportage II (2004 - 2010) Sportage III (2010 - 2014) Sportage IV (2018 - ...)

Kia Stinger

1 version
Stinger (2017 - 2020)

Kia Stonic

1 version
Stonic - YB (2017 - ...)

Kia Telluride

1 version
Telluride - ON (2020 - ...)

Kia Venga

1 version
Venga (2015 - 2018)

Kia Visto

1 version
Visto (1997 - 2008)

EOBD legislation requires vehicles to be compliant from specified dates, depending on their category and market. Learn more in our introduction to OBD or the reference article on on-board diagnostics.

Most common OBD fault codes on Kia models

Standard OBD fault codes recorded by users of our klavkarr scanners.

P0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0002 Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1)
P0133 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)

Where is the OBD2 port in your Kia?

The OBD2 port is usually under the steering wheel. klavkarr plugs straight in, with no dismantling or special tools required.

Find my OBD2 port
€30–120

That is the cost of a diagnostic at a garage each time a warning light comes on. With your own klavkarr, scans are unlimited and cost nothing extra; it can pay for itself from the first use.

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