Over the past week, I’ve noticed an odd issue with my 2022 Kia Sorento. Occasionally, when I try to start the car, it doesn’t start on the first attempt. Instead, I get random alarms on the dashboard. However, pressing the ignition button a second time usually starts the car.
Whenever this happens, the color of the internal Ambient Light resets to its default orange setting.
I’m wondering if this could be a sign that the battery needs to be replaced, or if it’s an indication of another problem. Has anyone experienced something similar, and what was the cause? Any advice would be appreciated!
Your Sorento’s starting hiccups and ambient light resetting could be related to a battery issue, but it might also be an electrical gremlin.
Check your battery’s health at an auto parts store. If it’s okay, consider visiting a Kia dealership for a diagnostic check.
They can pinpoint the problem and suggest solutions. In the meantime, keep an eye on the battery’s performance and any other strange symptoms.
A weak battery can definitely cause starting issues and electrical quirks, so that’s a good place to start.
But don’t rule out other possibilities like a faulty ignition switch or even a software glitch.
If the problem persists, a trip to the dealership for a diagnostic check might be in order.