Particulate filter warning light (DPF) on Kia: causes by model
In 15 models from Kia there are 3 documented faults that cause this symptom (DPF warning light). The most important: particulate filter (DPF) blocked in urban use, particulate filter (DPF) clogged in urban use and particulate filter (DPF) clogged by short journeys.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Kia models it appears in.
In Carens III, Ceed I, Ceed II, Ceed III, Soul II and Sportage IV and 3 more models
In Carens IV, Optima III, Optima IV, Sportage III and Sportage IV
In Sorento II, Sorento III, Sportage III and Sportage IV
By Kia model
Open yours to see only the faults that affect it, by engine and by year.
- Kia Sportage IV (2016–2021)3 faults
- Kia Sportage III (2010–2016)2 faults
- Kia Carens III (2006–2013)1 fault
- Kia Ceed I (2006–2012)1 fault
- Kia Sorento II (2010–2014)1 fault
- Kia Venga (2010–2019)1 fault
- Kia Optima III (2011–2015)1 fault
- Kia Ceed II (2012–2018)1 fault
- Kia Carens IV (2013–2019)1 fault
- Kia Soul II (2014–2019)1 fault
- Kia Optima IV (2015–2018)1 fault
- Kia Sorento III (2015–2020)1 fault
- Kia Ceed III (2018–today)1 fault
- Kia XCeed (2019–today)1 fault
- Kia Sportage V (2021–today)1 fault
Engines and gearboxes involved
Frequently asked questions
DPF warning light in a Kia: what could it be?
In 15 models from Kia there are 3 documented faults that cause this symptom (DPF warning light). The most important: particulate filter (DPF) blocked in urban use, particulate filter (DPF) clogged in urban use and particulate filter (DPF) clogged by short journeys. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the cause and how to check for it.
Which Kia models have the most faults with this symptom?
Kia Sportage IV (3 faults), Kia Sportage III (2 faults), Kia Carens III (1 fault) and Kia Ceed I (1 fault).
Which Kia engines cause it?
1.6 CRDi (1 fault), 1.7 CRDi (1 fault) and 2.0 and 2.2 CRDi (1 fault).