Kia Canada Warranty Guide: 10 Things You Need to Know

Buying a new Kia means getting good warranty coverage. Kia Canada gives you several types of protection for your car. This guide explains what you get and how long it lasts.

Knowing your warranty helps you save money on repairs. It also gives you peace of mind while driving. Here are the 10 most important things about Kia warranties and roadside help.

1- Basic Warranty Lasts 5 Years or 100,000 Kilometres

Your new Kia comes with a basic warranty that covers most parts for 60 months or 100,000 kilometres. This protects you from manufacturing problems with the engine, transmission, and other major parts.

The warranty covers:

• Engine problems
• Transmission issues
• Electrical system faults
• Air conditioning repairs

Normal wear items like brake pads and oil changes are not covered. You need to follow the maintenance schedule to keep your warranty valid.

2- Powertrain Gets the Same 5-Year Coverage

The powertrain warranty also lasts 60 months or 100,000 kilometres. This covers the most expensive parts of your car - the engine and transmission.

Specific parts include the cylinder block, cylinder head, timing belt, water pump, and oil pump. For automatic transmissions, the case, torque converter, and internal parts are covered.

3- Hybrid Cars Get 8 Years of Battery Protection

Hybrid Kia models get longer warranty coverage. The hybrid system is protected for 96 months or 150,000 kilometres.

This covers:

• Hybrid battery pack
• Electric motor parts
• Power control systems
• Charging components

The battery warranty is especially important since replacing a hybrid battery can cost thousands of dollars.

4- Electric Cars Have Even Better Battery Coverage

Full electric Kia vehicles get 96 months or 160,000 kilometres of coverage for the electric system. The high-voltage battery gets special protection.

If your battery capacity drops below 70% of its original power, Kia will repair or replace it for free. This protects you from one of the biggest concerns about electric cars.

5- Rust Protection Lasts 5 Years With No Kilometre Limit

Kia protects your car's body from rust holes for 60 months with unlimited kilometres. This anti-perforation warranty covers manufacturing defects that cause rust to eat through metal panels.

You must wash your car regularly to keep this warranty valid. If you drive on salted roads, wash the underside monthly with clean water.

6- First Year Covers Small Adjustments

During your first 12 months or 20,000 kilometres, Kia covers minor adjustments. This includes wheel balancing, belt adjustments, and small fixes that new cars sometimes need.

Service items like bulbs, fuses, brake pads, and wiper blades are also covered for defects during the first year.

7- Roadside Help Works Across North America

Kia Extra Care Roadside Assistance protects you for 5 years with unlimited kilometres. You get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Canada or the continental United States.

Services include:

• Towing to the nearest Kia dealer
• Battery boost
• Flat tire help
• Emergency gas delivery
• Lockout assistance

8- Electric Car Owners Get Special Roadside Support

Electric Kia owners get extra roadside help. If your main battery dies completely, they will tow your car to the nearest charging station or Kia dealer.

The 12-volt auxiliary battery can still be jump-started like a regular car. But the main high-voltage battery needs special handling that only trained technicians can do safely.

9- Trip Interruption Coverage Helps With Costs

If your car breaks down more than 100 kilometres from home, Kia helps cover extra costs. You can get money back for:

• Hotel rooms while waiting for repairs
• Meals during the breakdown
• Transportation to continue your trip
• Rental car costs

The maximum benefit is $100 per day up to $300 per breakdown.

10- Paint Warranty Covers Defects for 3 Years

Kia covers paint defects for 36 months or 60,000 kilometres. This includes problems like poor paint adhesion, colour mismatches, and manufacturing flaws.

Stone chips, scratches from accidents, and damage from car washes are not covered. You need to fix paint damage quickly to prevent rust from starting.

Warranty Coverage Summary

Keep Your Warranty Valid

Follow your maintenance schedule to keep your warranty working. Use the right oil and parts. Keep your service records in case you need to make a warranty claim.

For warranty service or questions, contact Cardinal Kia. Our service team knows Kia warranties and can help you understand what's covered.

To learn more about Kia warranties, visit Kia.ca