How long does the Kia manufacturer warranty last?
Every new Kia comes with a 7-year or 100,000-mile warranty as standard, across the entire range — petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric. Confirmed directly on Kia's own UK site: cover is unlimited mileage for the first 36 months, then capped at 100,000 miles from month 37 to month 84.
The warranty is fully transferable to a new owner if you sell the car within the warranty period, provided it's been serviced correctly.
A few components have shorter cover periods within the same 7-year warranty:
- 12V/48V battery: 24 months only
- Original audio/navigation: 36 months or 60,000 miles
- Paintwork: 60 months (5 years) or 100,000 miles
- Anti-perforation (rust holes in bodywork): 12 years, no mileage limit — though this requires an annual inspection, which isn't part of a standard service and may cost extra
Electric and plug-in hybrid models: the high-voltage battery is covered for the same 84 months/100,000 miles as the main warranty. Fully electric Kias registered from 1 January 2024 benefit from a longer 8-year battery warranty.
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Kia's own terms list several specific exclusions: misuse such as driving over kerbs, overloading, or racing; damage or surface corrosion from environmental causes like acid rain, road salt, or airborne fallout; cosmetic damage from stone chips or scratches; and any repair where servicing wasn't completed within the recommended time or mileage intervals. Tyres are covered separately by the tyre manufacturer's own warranty, not Kia's.
Keeping your warranty valid
Kia's warranty is fully transferable to each new owner for as long as it hasn't expired. To keep it valid, the car needs to be properly maintained according to the schedule in the owner's manual.
WORTH KNOWING
Kia does not offer its own extended warranty once the 7-year cover expires. This is different from some other manufacturers, who sell an official extension — with Kia, a third-party provider is your main route to continued cover after year 7.
What happens after 7 years?
Since Kia doesn't sell an extension itself, your options once the manufacturer warranty runs out are third-party providers like MotorEasy or Warrantywise. Cost and eligibility depend on your specific car's age, mileage, and condition — get a quote for an accurate figure.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Kia warranty in the UK?
7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first — unlimited mileage for the first 3 years, then capped at 100,000 miles. It's standard on every new Kia and comes free.
Can I extend my Kia warranty directly through Kia?
No — Kia doesn't offer its own extension beyond the standard 7 years. You'd need a third-party provider for continued cover.
Is the Kia warranty transferable if I sell the car?
Yes, the remaining time and mileage transfers to the next owner, as long as the car has been serviced correctly.
Does the Kia EV battery warranty last as long as the main warranty?
Yes, generally the same 84 months/100,000 miles — except fully electric Kias registered from 1 January 2024, which get an 8-year battery warranty.