Kia OBD2 Port Location

Wondering, where the OBD II port is located on Kia vehicles?

On most Kia vehicles the OBD-II port is under the dashboard on driver's side. 

Examples 

Here are a few examples.

Location of OBD2 port on 2016 Kia Optima

Location of OBD2 port on 2017 Kia Sedona

The OBD II port on a Kia (Sedona, Sorento, Rio, Optima, Forte etc) is used to plug in a diagnostic scanner to read codes and troubleshoot problems.

Using the OBD-II port you can diagnose the Check Engine Light, Airbag, Transmission, ECU, SRS, ABS. In this article, you will learn how to access the OBDII port on any Kia. 

Instructions

Here are the steps on how to locate the OBD II port on a Kia. 

1. Open drivers door. 
2. Look under the dashboard on the driver's side. 
3. Some models require that you remove the rectangular fuse box cover if there is any. 
4. Locate the OBD2 port on your Kia. The OBD2 port is a black connector. It has 16 pins and it is distinguishable by its trapezoidal shape. 

Can't find OBD2 port on my Kia

Open the driver's door and look under the dashboard.

The OBD2 port should be right above the brake pedal hidden at the end of the dashboard trim.