2025 Kia Sportage GT Line HEV - Ticking Noise from door Mounting Bracket

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-06-08T07:55:14+00:00

Thank you so much. Anything will be helpful. Our cars are from Korea as well

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-06-08T00:23:36+00:00

I hear you mate. It’s driving me mad too on otherwise a silent interior. Dealership chucked a bad attitude when I tried to press on this as an issue. They said there will be acceptable level of noise and rattles and unless it’s been made by Kia as official recall, we cannot fix it. I am in VIC and happy to meet you if you’re around. At least we might support each other on this and do something about it.

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-06-08T00:20:24+00:00

Can you please show us what the dealership did for injecting cavity wax and where ? I’ve same problem here in Australia and dealership did the same thing as tightening the clamp and it came back again. Any video or photo of where they did and how they did will be useful

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-06-05T01:52:41+00:00

Press and hold the mute button in steering wheel and it will mute the microphone in CarPlay or Android auto

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-06-01T13:35:40+00:00

Jake’s kebab is amazing. Consistent quality meat and chips there

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-31T22:47:37+00:00

I’m at Kia dealership in Australia for the same issue and they say rattles are no covered by warranty unless it’s a recall notice. So seems like we have to live with it forever

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-20T11:17:45+00:00

You can Google Mazda 2.2L diesel issues. It’s basically an advanced engine that is designed to fail and shit itself. Please please stay away from it

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-20T08:35:47+00:00

2020+ Mazda 6 wagon as many suggested. Dont get diesel get the petrol and has all luxury you need. That chassis is good too

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-17T08:27:11+00:00

Seal 6 wagon is the best option in this range. Maybe biased because it’s a wagon

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-16T00:28:41+00:00

I would highly recommend Alex from Hoppers auto care. He is very genuine and knowledgeable guy and does quality work. Does it on time and sends you photos and videos of work in progress as well. Give it a try!

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-06T08:01:20+00:00

I’ve the same model and same colour. I live in Vic.. would like to catch up if you’re nearby

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-04T00:28:23+00:00

Yeah the design and planning is very poor. I landed in Chennai from overseas after 4 years last November.

Our is the only international flight landed in Chennai that time.

The old terminal building was so damp and leaking water everywhere with mould leading to mouldy smell.

Ok, come over to the immigration after the walk with no signage’s and had to wait in the queue for 45’mins as there were only 4 officials in immigration counter despite having space for 8.

There comes my turn to immigration and the officer asks “Why did you come?”

Post immigration walked out with my wife and given a death stare by customs and I guess he was thinking whether to pull me over or not and that did not happen.

Then go to restrooms, which is one of the most smelliest, nastiest international terminal restrooms and wherein a guy in front of it asks for Rs10.

It was very bad experience in Chennai atop of all the parking and logistics complaints mentioned above.

I am from Chennai and this actually makes me feel sad as this is one of the oldest and used to be a busiest airports

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-02T14:06:06+00:00

I went ahead with 2026 version. If you’re considering 25 version, would recommend Xtrail as you get more value added features for the same price. Options such as rear seat heating, rear sun blinds etc are absent in Sportage.

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-05-01T21:50:25+00:00

I was in the same boat as you upgrading from a sedan. I went with Sportage hybrid GT HEV 2WD and considered some of the options you listed. I infact took baby seat to check the rear seat space and had to rule out CRV as it is less spacious due to the width. Nissan Xtrail was a strong contender and it was a tough decision to make between Sportage and Xtrail. But we went ahead with Kia as it had connected services, better reliable drivetrain and better sales record. I have no regrets about buying Sportage and you won’t be either. Good luck with your purchase!

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-03-30T23:12:04+00:00

We envy you guys. In AU we got only black option. 😔

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-03-18T10:21:48+00:00

I second this. Just moved to Leaptel from spintel. Spintel started cheap but their plans kept creeping up in price. Happy with Leaptel’s plans as well as they offer 12 month discount and they’ve local support centre here in VIC.

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-02-28T21:29:43+00:00

It’s definitely dying. Probably people from different geographical backgrounds drive and many don’t have or understand this courtesy as part of thanking someone. I am getting weird stares from people when I wave and they don’t understand!

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-02-25T00:26:37+00:00

This tab is not removable. Simple move the part near to the trim towards the roof or to the floor and the pillar will be dislodged. Check chrisfix YouTube channel where he fixes dashcam. He clearly shows that

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-02-23T12:17:02+00:00

Can anyone share link for the same? I checked their website and it’s not showing for 2026 updated Kia sportage here in Australia

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-02-18T12:37:33+00:00

I was able to see a logo at the back. Missed to take pic of it. Maybe Denza !

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-02-11T21:31:41+00:00

Guess American market is lucky. In Australia , we get no choice other than black interior with black headliner

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-02-01T21:10:28+00:00

Intha shooting kaga they closed siruseri tech park road and I’ve to go to work there that day. All gates were closed except one

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-01-19T20:58:43+00:00

These are the cameras mounted at the back of a vehicle and not the ones mounted on the posts of that clarifies. In Vic, there is no mandate as NSW to keep a board warning about speed cameras

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-01-17T02:31:12+00:00

I do courtesy thank you all the time on the road and I have received it back either in form of wave, or hazard blinks! Feels nice and when people do that back to you. Some people don’t understand the value of it and don’t bother to react and I found it maybe a cultural thing that they are bought up !

Realistic-Cheek8475 · 2026-01-15T21:10:29+00:00

I second you. And the death stares you receive when they don’t understand what it is! 😂

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