P0810 on Kia
Clutch Position Control Error
P0810 on Kia vehicles indicates clutch position control error. Au7o has documented this code across 2 Kia models — most commonly on Forte, Soul. The TCM commanded a clutch position but the feedback did not match the commanded position within an acceptable tolerance/time. Indicates the clutch is not reaching the target position as commanded. Typical repair costs on Kia range from $300 to $6,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0810
- •Worn clutch
- •Faulty clutch actuator
- •Clutch position sensor out of calibration
- •Low hydraulic pressure (clutch-by-wire systems)
- •Mechanical binding
- •Internal TCM fault
P0810 on Kia by Model
Kia Forte(1 issue)
- 7-Speed D7UF1 Dry Dual-Clutch (DCT) Judder and Slipping on 1.6T GT Models2019-2024
The Forte GT (and GT-Line with the 1.6L Gamma T-GDI) uses the D7UF1 seven-speed dry dual-clutch transmission rather than the IVT used on 2.0L cars. The dry clutch friction material glazes and the clutch actuator adaptation drifts, producing a body-shaking judder when creeping away from a stop or in slow traffic - the car vibrates but the steering wheel does not, which is the diagnostic that distinguishes clutch judder from a wheel/tire imbalance. As it progresses owners report a loud thud/jerk on the 1-2 engagement and, under wide-open throttle around 30-40 mph, a downshift where revs flare without corresponding acceleration (clutch slip). Kia issued TSB TRA083 covering 2016-2020 7-speed DCT vehicles.
Kia Soul(1 issue)
- 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT) Judder and Premature Clutch Failure2017-2020
Souls with the 1.6L Turbo-GDI and 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission exhibit low-speed clutch judder (a body shake accelerating from a stop, worst on cold/humid mornings), harsh engagement, and hesitation. The dry clutches glaze/wear during stop-and-go creeping. Kia's diagnosis is a creep-driving test: if the body vibrates without steering-wheel shudder, it is clutch judder. TSB TRA083 first applies a TCU anti-judder logic update, then replaces the dual-clutch assembly if hardware is glazed/worn.
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What does P0810 mean on Kia?▼
P0810 stands for "Clutch Position Control Error." The TCM commanded a clutch position but the feedback did not match the commanded position within an acceptable tolerance/time. Indicates the clutch is not reaching the target position as commanded. On Kia specifically, this code is documented across 2 models.
What causes P0810 on Kia vehicles?▼
Common causes on Kia: Worn clutch, Faulty clutch actuator, Clutch position sensor out of calibration, Low hydraulic pressure (clutch-by-wire systems), Mechanical binding. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0810 on a Kia?▼
Repair costs on Kia range from $300 to $6,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Kia models have P0810 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0810 on 2 Kia models: Forte, Soul.