Kia Access

Kia Access makes getting your vehicle information easier than ever

Kia Access

App stats

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-10-29)
Creation date: 2018-07-26
Permissions
Calendar: read calendar events plus confidential information, add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone: directly call phone numbers
Camera: take pictures and videos
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Kia Access is the official Kia America, Inc. owner’s app. Kia Access makes getting your vehicle information and services easier than ever. Gain all the benefits of the Kia Owner’s Portal, combined with many of the convenient, streamlined features of Kia Connect (formerly known as UVO link) (if equipped) [1] [2] [4] – right in the palm of your hand.

Download the app to access:

• Owner’s Manual, quick guides, videos, and warranty information
• Vehicle payment information (if financed through Kia Motors Finance)
• Information about maintenance milestones

Vehicles equipped with Kia Connect may also have access to the following features:
• Vehicle health reports [2]
• Send locations to your vehicle’s navigation system [3]
• Remotely lock/unlock doors and initiate horns & lights [2]
• Remotely find your car [3]
• Remotely set your car’s cabin temperature [4]

Plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles support special features, including:
• Remotely check battery status and estimated driving range
• Locate charging stations
• Schedule charging times

Get Kia Access today!

Also available for Wear OS.

Kia eServices users – Please use the Kia eServices app.

Create an owner account directly from the app or go to: Kia.com/owners

[1] Kia Connect is currently unavailable for Model Year 2022 vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts. See Kia Connect Terms of Service for more information.
[2] Features only available for vehicles equipped with Kia Connect. Determine Kia Connect availability for your vehicle by visiting: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/uvo-availability.html/ Vehicle health reports are not a substitute for regularly scheduled maintenance. Vehicle health reports check powertrain, chassis, and airbag systems, and require initial activation. See Owner’s Manual for details and maintenance schedule.
[3] Vehicle must be equipped with Kia Connect and navigation
[4] Some vehicles with Kia Connect may not support remote climate control (e.g., 2019 Optima LX). Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e.g., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation. Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command

Use of Kia Access is subject to agreement to the Kia Privacy Policy (available at https://www.kia.com/us/en/content/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) and Terms of Service (available at https://www.kia.com/us/en/content/terms-of-use).

Kia Connect features require an active Kia Connect subscription; purchase/lease of certain new Kia vehicles with Kia Connect includes a complimentary 1-year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After the complimentary 1-year Kia Connect subscription expires, continued access to the full suite of Kia Connect services available on the vehicle will require a paid subscription at the then-current subscription rate or use of certain Kia Connect features may immediately terminate. Use of Kia Connect is subject to agreement to the Kia Connect Privacy Policy (available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Service (available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Contact Kia at 800-333-4KIA (4542) or https://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs for questions or help with enrollment.

Only use Kia Connect when safe to do so. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features. Kia Connect features may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/uvo-availability.html/ or your authorized Kia dealer. Kia Connect may currently be unavailable for Model Year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Owner's Portal for updates on availability.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Convenience of remote vehicle control features such as locking/unlocking and climate control.
  • Ability to check the vehicle's status, including charging information and location.
  • Useful for managing various features of the vehicle, especially for EV models.
Cons
  • Frequent issues with app reliability, including login problems and command failures.
  • Inconsistent performance in executing remote commands.
  • High subscription fees for accessing key features of the app.
Most mentioned
  • Frequent login prompts and session expirations.
  • Remote start functionality often does not work as intended.
  • Inconsistency in vehicle status reports between the app and the car.
User reviews
Everything has been just fine until recently. For some reason there's inconsistency with starting my k5 through the app. A lot of network not present errors (can't find car) Another issue I've realized is, under Features>>Driver Preferences, I can turn on "lock doors before starting" This used to work just fine but now it doesn't save my changes. I have to do it every single time. Buggie
by Will .S, 2024-11-22

Wish I could give it zero stars. Reasons why I hate this garbage app: -Always forcing me to log in again, sometimes in the middle of a command, which is why it often doesn't work to do remote starts. It'll lag on command in progress, I exit the app, come back into it, and now it's asking me to log in again. -Half the time commands don't work AT ALL, but still lag and say that the command is still in progress, or that it failed. -I pay $15 a month to get a 1/10 chance of remote start working.
by Douglas Huelsman, 2024-11-20

Not allowing me to use the find my car option; says I declined permissions when it does have the permissions. I've uninstalled and restarted my phone, reinstalled the app still has the same issue. Also the app remote start schedule only allows for 10 minute increments when making the schedule. (00, 10, 20, 30 etc) which makes it only run for 5 mins before i leave for work, or i have to make it start 2x to get the vehicle to be running when i get in. Also,no adjustment for fan speed just max
by Cale Mccardell, 2024-11-18
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