Inside the gas tank.
its in the tank with the fuel pump but i would check your grounds as is very common with these
The gas tank on the 2001 Kia Sportage holds 14 gal..
The gas tank on the 2001 Kia Rio holds 11.9 gal..
The gas tank on the 2001 Kia Optima holds 17.2 gal..
check all fuses and relays first, if it is not this it will be the fuel sending unit which should be in the gas tank
It is located inside the fuel tank and is integrated with the fuel pump/fuel gauge sending unit. It is a non-serviceable item.
in the overflow tank
The fuel sending unit in a 2003 KIA Sedona is found under the rear passenger seat. There are some plastic heads which hold the locking ring and have to be removed for you to access it.Ê
To fix a gas tank gauge that reads empty when the tank is full or half full on a 2005 Kia Sorento, first check the fuel level sending unit, which is located in the fuel tank. Inspect for any damage or corrosion, and ensure the wiring is secure and undamaged. If the sending unit appears to be faulty, replacing it should resolve the issue. Additionally, consider checking the vehicle’s fuse and instrument cluster for any electrical problems that may affect gauge readings.
There are two reasons that might cause it first some one siphoned the gas out of your KIA the other is that your fuel gauge sending unit in the tank stuck in one position and over the time it set it released its self.
I have the same problem with my 1998 Kia Sephia and it is most likely the "sending unit" which is probably located in the gas tank. Could also be a short in a wire. When I fix mine I will re-post.
Inside the fuel tank.