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Kia Sorento OBD port location

Two generations, 2009–2024. Pick yours.

2009–2014

2nd gen (XM)

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Location

Driver's side footwell, below the lower edge of the dashboard, between the steering column and the centre console. On UK (RHD) models it is to the right of and just below the steering column, above the clutch pedal area. The 16-pin OBD-II connector is accessible without removing any covers.

How to access

Kneel in the driver's footwell and look upward under the lower dash panel, between the steering column and the fuse panel. The port faces downward and is immediately visible.

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Australian and NZ models

OBD port location in a Kia Sorento MQ4

MQ4 (4th gen) 2020–2024

RHD (Australian): driver's side, low on the dash end-panel, tucked up inside the driver's-side interior fuse/junction panel rather than sitting exposed below the steering column. On the MQ4 generation Kia moved the 16-pin connector from its old open position to the area behind the driver's-side fuse-box cover, so it is easy to miss — owners and techs routinely report not finding it in the usual spot. Drop the driver's-side fuse panel cover (the snap-off trim at the right-hand end of the dash, by the driver's right knee) and the connector is in there above/beside the fuse rows. Same location across all MQ4 trims (S, Sport, Sport+, GT-Line) and across petrol, diesel and hybrid.

Questions

Kia Sorento OBD questions

2nd gen (2009–2014): Driver's side footwell, below the lower edge of the dashboard, between the steering column and the centre console.

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