The alarm is activated at unpredictable intervals.

[stevenkeyte]

The automobile alarm was activated many times without any apparent cause.

There are two sorts of alarms: a standard alarm that activates when someone attempts to open a door without keys, and a "anti-theft" alarm that detects interior movement while the vehicle is locked.

I am uncertain about which one is being activated. There is a feature in the car settings that allows you to deactivate the anti-theft alarm. However, it automatically activates again when the engine is started again.

Prior to contacting Kia, do you have any recommendations or has anybody encountered this situation previously?

[DreamCatcher88]

First, I suggest attempting to deactivate the anti-theft system.
Since it is a simple test.
Another possibility is that the automobile has been idle for a period of time, and maybe the battery is seeing a little decrease in charge.

[Ken_Lion]

On Friday  evening, I noticed that the front window on the passenger side was slightly lowered by around 5mm, making it difficult to see at first glance. Earlier today, due to the heavy rain, I had to lower the window to check for traffic before starting to move. Unfortunately, I didn't shut it correctly... It is advisable to verify.

[stevenkeyte]

I have previously attempted to deactivate the sophisticated anti-theft alarm. However, it automatically activates when the vehicle is started again.
There doesn't seem to be any correlation with a battery issue, since the problem occurred immediately after a 100-mile journey, while the vehicle was stationary in a level driveway.

Kia Connect notifies the user on their phone when the alarm is activated. However, the notification only appears after the alarm has already gone off and stopped. I believed it would be wise to open the message immediately upon the activation of the alert.

[allmightyASTON]

Several members have had alarm troubles, not just with the Sportage but also with the Sorento. Although the method of resolution is unclear, a potential interim solution might include concealing the internal sensor, which is likely located as a little protrusion on the top of the dashboard.

[DenishP4]

Hello, If you disable the anti-theft alarm, the vehicle will automatically enable it again every time you restart the car.
Therefore, you will need to deactivate the system every time you exit the vehicle. I hope you are able to resolve the issue.

[Black_raven]

I encountered a comparable problem with a different car (not a KIA), wherein a minuscule moth had made itself at home in the cabin and enjoyed flying around during the night, triggering the internal sensors on most evenings. It took more than a week to locate the insect, and I had to resort to using insecticide in the cabin and then securing the car to resolve the issue (although I acknowledge that this method was not animal-friendly, as I was unable to capture the creature).

Worth trying if you understand what I mean 🙂

[stevenkeyte]

I contacted Kia and they expressed their want to reserve the vehicle. However, it will need a portion of my time, therefore I have not yet made a reservation.

Nevertheless, for the last week, I did not have any problems with my alarm. I will patiently observe and analyse to see if I can identify any recurring pattern associated with this issue.

[MidnightMarauder]

Arthropods (including spiders) The automobile exhibits noticeable swaying in the wind, with air fresheners hanging from the rear view mirror.

[KOOLCAR]

Fortunately, you do not reside in close proximity to me, as I would likely rectify the situation for you in a permanent manner. 🤣🤣

[johnmayerrr]

I am experiencing an issue with my 2022 Sorento where the problem persists and the vehicle randomly turns off throughout the night and sometimes during the day without any apparent cause. Unfortunately, a solution for this problem has not been found yet. I have been engaged in a prolonged dispute with the dealer for about two years on this matter.