Loss of power, strong gas smell, and engine light on... help with 2017 Kia Sedona?

Kia Models Forum Sedona
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Hey everyone, I’ve been having some trouble with my 2017 Kia Sedona L. There’s a loss of power, especially when accelerating, and I’m getting a strong gas smell when driving. The engine light is on, and there’s even some smoke coming from the rear. Any ideas on what could be causing this?

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It sounds like your engine might be misfiring, or there could be a fuel leak. Have you had the codes scanned yet?

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Lucypiper said:
It sounds like your engine might be misfiring, or there could be a fuel leak. Have you had the codes scanned yet?

Not yet. Planning to get it scanned soon. Just wanted to see if anyone had similar issues.

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@Brandy
Good idea. If it’s a misfire, it could be something like spark plugs or coil packs. A scan should give you a better idea.

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With that gas smell, I’d be careful driving it. Could be dangerous if there’s a leak somewhere.

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snoop said:
With that gas smell, I’d be careful driving it. Could be dangerous if there’s a leak somewhere.

Yeah, I was wondering if it’s safe to drive. Probably better to have it looked at ASAP.

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@Brandy
Definitely. Might want to get a mobile tech to check it out if you can’t drive it safely.

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Check with your dealer. Some Sedonas had recalls that covered engine issues, and if yours qualifies, you might get it fixed for free.

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Benard said:
Check with your dealer. Some Sedonas had recalls that covered engine issues, and if yours qualifies, you might get it fixed for free.

I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll call and see if there are any recalls that cover this.

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The check engine light could be showing codes like P0300, which is a general misfire code. Best to get it scanned, but if it’s rough to drive, don’t push it.

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Dexter said:
The check engine light could be showing codes like P0300, which is a general misfire code. Best to get it scanned, but if it’s rough to drive, don’t push it.

Good to know. I’ll see if I can have someone scan it soon, and hopefully, it’s nothing too major.

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Sounds rough. If you’re smelling gas and seeing smoke, it could be a fuel injector issue. But definitely don’t drive it until you know what’s up.

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LeeLyam said:
Sounds rough. If you’re smelling gas and seeing smoke, it could be a fuel injector issue. But definitely don’t drive it until you know what’s up.

Yeah, I’ll play it safe and get it checked. Thanks for the heads up.