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Experience quality like never before with our 7-year or 100,000-mile car warranty – a clear testament to our commitment to providing you with the highest standards in car manufacturing. This warranty reflects our confidence in every Kia, ensuring your vehicle is built to last.
Every Kia model comes with a 7-year manufacturer’s warranty, and it’s fully transferable. If you decide to sell your Kia within the warranty period, the next owner will enjoy the remaining coverage, whether in time or mileage. Our warranty offers as much, if not more, protection than many extended warranties, making it a standout feature of the Kia Promise.
With Kia, you get 7 years of driving enjoyment, adventure, excitement, and peace of mind – all with lower running costs and lasting value.
Welcome to the Kia Promise.
There’s no catch! Our warranty works just like a standard 3-year warranty, but with an extended 7-year coverage. It’s not an extra or exclusive add-on – it comes standard with every Kia vehicle. For more information, check out our FAQs and Terms & Exclusions.
Kia warrants a new car to be free of defects in material or workmanship – we’ve set out the terms and conditions for this below. An authorised Kia dealer will make any repairs, using new or remanufactured parts, to put right any problem covered by this limited warranty free of charge. Whilst the contract to carry out the repairs will be with the dealer, we will pay the costs of the repairs. Any parts replaced during a warranty repair are covered for the remainder of the warranty period only.
The new car limited warranty is divided into various periods. They begin on the date of registration except for service parts or accessories that are installed at a later date. The warranty transfers to each new owner as long as it hasn’t expired.
Kia covers the components of a new Kia car for unlimited mileage up to 36 months, and for 100,000 miles between 37 and 84 months, from the date of first registration
The 12V and 48V batteries - these are covered for 24 months
The eCall battery – this is covered for 36 months
The air conditioning refrigerant charge - this is also covered for 24 months
Wheel balance and steering alignment - are covered for the first 1000 miles or one month
Cracks in the exterior glass - are covered for the first 1000 miles or three months
If a customer uses a Kia car as a taxi or for private hire, the warranty period is 84 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. It will need to have been registered as a taxi in line with our procedures, or it will only be covered for 60,000 miles.
The original audio and navigation units are covered for 36 months or 60,000 miles from the date of first registration, whichever comes first.
The paint is covered for 60 months or 100,000 miles from the date of first registration, whichever comes first. You’ll find specific exclusions to this below.
Under this warranty, Kia are only liable for the repair or replacement of original parts by an authorised Kia dealer that are defective in material or workmanship. Kia are not liable for any costs that may incur getting to a dealer, supplying a replacement car or as a result of being without the car during warranty repairs.
Examples can include:
Misuse of the car such as driving over kerbs, overloading, racing, etc. You’ll find proper usage described in the owner’s manual
Events such as collision, fire, theft, riot, etc
Cars categorised as 'total loss' or 'insurance write off'
Alteration, modification, tampering, etc
Damage or surface corrosion from the environment such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, bird lime, tree sap, etc), salt, road hazards, hail, wind, storm, lightning, floods and other acts of God
Cosmetic conditions or surface corrosion from stone chips or scratches in the paint
Servicing that is not completed within the time and mileage recommendation's, as described in the service book and the owner's manual
Improper maintenance or the use of fuel, oil or lubricants, additives other than those we recommend in the owner’s manual
The use of inferior quality parts
Normal wear, tear or deterioration such as discolouration, fading or deformation
Surface corrosion on any part other than the sheet metal panels on the exterior body
Gradual wearing of mechanical components in proportion to mileage
The adjustment of doors, bonnets and tailgates is covered up to the first scheduled maintenance service.
Normal maintenance services described as ‘scheduled maintenance services’ in the vehicles service book and ‘maintenance’ in the owner’s manual, such as:
inspection
cleaning and polishing
minor adjustments
lubrication
oil/fluid changes
replacement of filters
anti-freeze coolant refill
wheel alignment and tyre rotation
unless these are carried out as part of a repair under this warranty.
Maintenance items (#) are covered for defects in material or workmanship for 24 months from the date of first registration or 12,500 miles whichever comes first. (#-Spark plugs, auxiliary drive belts, brake pads and linings, wiper blades, clutch linings/discs, lamp bulbs or other consumable items).
Any repair of a Kia car on which the odometer has been altered or on which the actual mileage can’t be readily determined.
Kia won’t reimburse for any financial loss or other damages. For example, loss of use, lodging and car rentals, travel costs or loss of earnings.
Tyres are covered by the tyre manufacturer’s warranty.
Kia may make changes to the vehicles we build and/or sell at any time without having to make similar changes to vehicles we previously built and/or sold.
Customers must use and maintain their Kia car properly. If they use a Kia car in severe driving conditions, they should follow the extra maintenance steps set out in the owner’s manual.
You may need to show that you've maintained your Kia car properly. So you should keep your maintenance records handy, together with all your receipts. The scheduled maintenance records should be filled in whenever a Kia car goes in for service or maintenance.
Kia warrants that the body sheet metal parts* of a new Kia car are free of defects in material or workmanship that lead to perforation (holes through the body panel from the inside out) as a result of corrosion – we’ve set out the exceptions to this below.
An authorised Kia dealer will either repair or replace – at no cost – any sheet metal panel* that has perforated due to corrosion resulting from defects in material or workmanship.
*Roof panel, doors, bonnet, tailgate, boot lid, sills, pillars, front wings, rear quarter panels and rear panel.
The warranty period for all current models is 144 months/unlimited mileage.
The warranty period begins from the date of first registration and it's transferable to subsequent owners as long as it hasn't expired. For this warranty to remain valid a Kia car should be inspected by a Kia dealer or authorised repairer every 12 or 24 months depending upon the model - the dealer may charge for this.
Any perforation due to corrosion which is caused by industrial fallout, accident, damage, abuse, vehicle modifications or carrying damaging or corrosive cargo
Any perforation due to corrosion caused not by a defect in materials or workmanship, but by not maintaining a Kia car as set out in the owner's manual
Any perforation due to corrosion of a part of a Kia car other than a sheet metal panel of the exterior body. This specifically excludes any part of the exhaust system
Any perforation due to defects or failure resulting from the use of new parts not sold or approved by Kia, or used parts, or damage to associated systems that's caused as a result of this
Any perforation due to corrosion that's caused by misuse, abuse or improper maintenance such as a missed annual anti-perforation inspection
Any corrosion of the Kia car that doesn't result in perforation
Customers should regularly look closely at the sheet metal panels on the exterior body. If any stone chips or scratches in the paint or protective coating are found, they should be touched up straight away.
In certain conditions. special care should be taken to protect your Kia from corrosion.
If driven on salted roads, or near the sea, flush the underbody with clean water at least once a month
It's important to keep the drain holes in the lower edges of the body clear
If damaged in any way that may affect the paint, have it repaired as soon as possible
If carrying special cargo such as chemicals, fertilisers, de-icing salt or other corrosive substances, make sure that they're well packaged and sealed
If often driven on gravel roads, we recommend installing mud flaps behind each wheel
After each regular check, make sure the correct anti-perforation record in the manual have been stamped by the Kia dealer or authorised repairer
Under this warranty, Kia are only liable for the repair or replacement of original parts by an authorised Kia dealer that are defective in material or workmanship. Kia are not liable for any costs you may incur getting to a dealer, supplying a replacement car or as a result of being without the car during warranty repairs.
Kia warrant that Kia Genuine Parts will be free of defects in material or manufacturing – we’ve set out exclusions to this below. This warranty covers the parts replaced or sold by an authorised Kia dealer.
An authorised Kia dealer will either repair or replace any parts to put right any problem covered by this warranty. If the authorised Kia dealer installed the parts, they’ll be repaired or replaced with no charge to you for parts or labour. If anyone else installed the parts, they’ll be repaired or replaced with no charge to you for the parts, but you will have to pay for the labour.
Parts replaced by an authorised Kia dealer under warranty are covered for the remainder of the original warranty period only. Parts sold and installed by an authorised Kia dealer outside of the warranty policy are covered for 24 months from the date they were installed, regardless of mileage.
Parts used on a taxi or private hire vehicle are covered for 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Damage or corrosion due to factors such as accidents, negligence, improper repairs or adjustments, misuse, alterations or collision
Damage or surface corrosion from the environment such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap etc.) salt, road hazards, hail, wind storm, lightening, floods and other acts of God
Normal wear, tear and deterioration such as discolouration, fading or deformation
Parts installed on a Kia car in which the odometer has been altered or on which the mileage can't be readily determined
Parts used for purposes they were not designed for
Parts not properly installed by someone other than Kia or an authorised Kia dealer
Parts without proof of purchase or replacement date
Parts that an authorised Kia dealer isn't allowed to sell or install on a Kia car
under this warranty, Kia are only liable for the repair or replacement of original parts by an authorised Kia dealer that are defective in material or workmanship. Kia are not liable for any costs you may incur getting to a dealer, supplying a replacement car or as a result of being without the car during warranty repairs.
Kia covers the components of the EV and Hybrid vehicles for unlimited mileage up to 36 months, and for 100,000 miles between 37 and 84 months, from the date of first registration.
This specifically covers the following items not fitted to our standard car range:
Electric Motor
Gear Drive Unit
Battery Pack
Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU)
On Board Charger (OBC)
Battery Pack
Hybrid Starter and Generator
Hybrid Power Control Unit
Auto Transmission & Traction Motor (including housing case, clutch and all internal parts)
Capacity deterioration coverage is based on on-board diagnostic system information (DTC-Diagnostic trouble code). This HEV/MHEV battery capacity coverage is subject to the exclusions listed under the section “What is not covered”.
Cars registered up to 31/12/2023:
The Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery warranty covers a minimum capacity for a period is 84 months or 100,000 miles from the date of first registration, whichever comes first.
Cars registered from 01/01/2024:
The Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery warranty covers a minimum capacity for a period is 96 months (84 months for PHEV) or 100,000 miles from the date of first registration, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers repairs needed to return the battery capacity to at least 70% of the original battery capacity. Where possible, the original EV/PHEV Battery components will be repaired and will be returned to the vehicle. If unrepairable, the EV/PHEV Battery will be replaced with either a new or remanufactured Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery.
The Lithium-Ion Battery (“EV Battery”) capacity warranty coverage period shown in the table below is based on mileage or months from the Date of First Registration whichever comes first, for capacity loss below the original battery capacity.
This warranty covers repairs needed to return battery capacity to at least the stated % of the original battery capacity. If possible, the EV battery components will be repaired or replaced, and the original EV Battery will be returned to the vehicle. If necessary, the EV Battery will be replaced with either a new or remanufactured Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery. Any repair or replacement made under this Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery Capacity Coverage may not return your Lithium-Ion Battery to an “as new” condition with the original 100% battery capacity. However, it will provide the vehicle with an EV Battery capacity of at least the stated % of the original battery capacity.
Kia's warranty provides 7 years of coverage for your vehicle*, compared to the standard 3-year warranty offered by most manufacturers. Our 7-year guarantee includes a comprehensive range of valuable benefits, such as:
Kia's 7-year warranty is included with the purchase price of all our models and is not an additional add-on. Enjoy peace of mind at no extra cost when you choose Kia.