{"id":13142,"date":"2024-11-08T05:51:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T13:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=13142"},"modified":"2024-11-21T02:54:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T10:54:44","slug":"kia-battery-warranty","status":"publish","type":"car-repair","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-repair\/kia-battery-warranty\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Warranty on a Kia Battery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new Kia comes with a New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which covers your battery for three years or 36,000 miles. Drivers buying a hybrid Kia will be covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-cta\"><div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 px-12 py-8 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-14\"><div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"text-xl font-black text-gray-900\">YOU\u2019RE MINUTES AWAY FROM SIMPLIFIED CAR MAINTENANCE<\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex-1\"><a href=\"\/signup\/addcaryear?service=garage \" class=\"bg-primary block w-full rounded-full px-14 py-2 text-center font-black text-white hover:no-underline\">Find savings now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\u2019s-the-warranty-on-a-kia-battery?\">What\u2019s the warranty on a Kia battery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kia batteries are covered under Kia\u2019s New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Any defective or dead batteries will be replaced at no cost for the first three years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). This includes the cost of diagnosing the issue, the battery itself, and installation labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid owners get a more extensive battery warranty. The Hybrid System Warranty covers your battery for 10 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, Kia batteries should last between three and five years. Hybrid batteries have longer lifespans and can be expected to last 10 to 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a breakdown of all of Kia\u2019s available warranties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Warranty<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>What it covers<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How long it lasts<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">New vehicle warranty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic coverage plus battery<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Three years or 36,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Powertrain warranty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engine, transmission, and drivetrain<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10 years or 100,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic warranty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic coverage<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Five years or 60,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Anti-perforation warranty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Any rust that begins from the inside<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Five years or 100,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hybrid system warranty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Battery, charger unit, and more<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Eight years or 100,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Roadside assistance plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tows, jumpstarts, and more<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Five years or 60,000 miles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-jerry-key-takeaway border-primary flex flex-col rounded bg-gray-50 p-6 border-l-4\"><div class=\"flex flex-col md:block md:space-x-1\"><span class=\"has-primary-color text-lg font-semibold\">Key Takeaway<\/span><span class=\"text-gray-900 text-base\">Your Kia\u2019s battery is typically covered for three years or 36,000 miles after purchase.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"jerry-block-content\" contentclassname=\"text-gray-900 text-base\"><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"signs-your-Kia-battery-needs-to-be-replaced\">Signs your Kia battery needs to be replaced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you jumpstarting your car more than usual? That\u2019s one sign your battery may need to be replaced, along with any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Battery light is on:<\/strong> Your Kia\u2019s dashboard should have a battery warning light. If it\u2019s lit, you might be due for a battery replacement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No power to lights and horn:<\/strong> If the features powered by your battery\u2014like the horn, lights, and radio\u2014aren\u2019t working at full capacity, it might mean your battery is dying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engine cranks without starting:<\/strong> If your car won\u2019t start, a dead battery may be to blame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swollen battery case:<\/strong> Battery cases can swell from overcharging. This is dangerous (the battery can explode!) and means you need to replace your battery immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leaking battery:<\/strong> If your battery is leaking, you need to get it replaced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While your car\u2019s mileage and upkeep can influence the battery\u2019s lifespan considerably, expect to replace yours every three to five years so you\u2019re not surprised when issues arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-extend-the-lifespan-of-a-kia-battery\">How to extend the lifespan of a Kia battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with following the manufacturer&#8217;s recommended car maintenance schedule, here are a few ways you can extend the life of your battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid frequent short trips.<\/strong> Driving charges your battery. Long drives will recharge the power used to turn the car on. Short drives won\u2019t, thus draining the battery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t leave your car unused for long periods.<\/strong> Dormancy can also drain your battery. If you know you won\u2019t be driving for an extended period of time, consider buying a trickle charger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double-check that your lights are off.<\/strong> Leaving your lights on when the car is not in use will drain the battery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scrub your battery terminals.<\/strong> Your battery terminals can get corroded. Clean them with a toothbrush and baking soda solution to extend your battery\u2019s life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steer clear of extreme heat.<\/strong> Heat can kill your battery. Don\u2019t drive in extremely high temperatures whenever possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-find-affordable-Kia-insurance\">How to find affordable Kia insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a Kia owner on the hunt for affordable <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/\">car insurance<\/a>, we\u2019ve got the solution\u2014it\u2019s an app called Jerry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/signup\/\">Jerry <\/a>is a car insurance expert and <a href=\"\/car-insurance\/is-jerry-legit\/\">trusted comparison tool<\/a> created to simplify car insurance shopping. Gone are the days of filling out endless forms and waiting on hold. With Jerry, all the information you need is in one place! A quick, free sign-up will give you access to dozens of competitive car insurance quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using these quotes, plus Jerry\u2019s personalized recommendations, you\u2019ll easily find the coverage you want at a price you can afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve chosen the right policy for your needs, Jerry even helps with all your paperwork, saving you time and hassle. 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