2018 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2018 Kia Morning has 1 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $350 to $700. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
On the 2011-2018 Kia Morning, manual-gearbox Morning/Picanto cars show two related, well-documented clutch complaints. First, cold/damp-morning clutch judder: a pronounced shudder when pulling away in 1st or 2nd gear that fades after a few miles, attributed to condensation on the friction surfaces and addressed by revised clutch part numbers — repeatedly discussed across Kia Owners Club threads for the Picanto (the Morning's twin, same platform and drivetrain family). Second, Korean owner communities document low durability of the clutch and flywheel on the TA Morning: habitual half-clutch driving can glaze or burn the friction plate in remarkably low mileage, and uneven flywheel wear then perpetuates judder even after a new clutch. Korea-market evidence is the Morning TA; the judder threads are from the EU-market Picanto with shared running gear.
For persistent judder, replace the clutch kit (disc, pressure plate, release bearing) with the latest revised parts and resurface or replace the flywheel — fitting a new clutch against a worn flywheel commonly brings the judder back. Under warranty, dealers handled judder cases with updated clutch components. Adjust driving habits to minimize riding the clutch; on cars that only judder damp-cold and clear within a mile, monitor before paying for repairs.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2018-2018 Kia Morning has 1 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Manual Transmission Clutch Judder and Rapid Clutch/Flywheel Wear. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2018-2018 Kia Morning has 1 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Kia Morning issues range from $350 to $700, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Manual-gearbox Morning/Picanto cars show two related, well-documented clutch complaints. First, cold/damp-morning clutch judder: a pronounced shudder when pulling away in 1st or 2nd gear that fades after a few miles, attributed to condensation on the friction surfaces and address… Repairs typically run $350-$700. Severity: medium.
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