Engine ticking noise?

2019 KIA SORENTO
80,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2019 Kia Sorento LX 3.3 V6 GDI. Engine warmed up and still is making ticking noises, engine oil level good, oil just changed, tick speeds up with RPM. No oil-pressure light, no codes. Did not notice the sound until recently but I havent been paying attention much to the engine. Not sure if its common for the 3.3 GDI engines. Just under 80000 miles. Should i send it in for further diagnostics?
Apr 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Nope this noise is not normal, too me it sounds like the high pressure fuel pump is going out or the camshaft that runs the pump is going flat. I would remove the HPFP and inspect the camshaft lobe and if it is okay replace the high pressure fuel pump, can I ask if the engine has good power? If not this is another clue the pump is going out, this is a common problem. Open the fuel lines slowly to relive the pressure. Here is the location of the pump so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please upload another short video in your response, so I can see what's going on. Ken



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Apr 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM