Problems with paintwork and corrosion on Kia: affected models and engines
In 3 models from Kia there are 4 documented faults with paintwork and corrosion. The most important: rusted fuel tank straps: the tank can come loose, corrosion of the sills and rear wheel arches and corrosion on the door frames, especially before the facelift.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Kia models it appears in.
By Kia model
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with paintwork and corrosion do Kia cars have?
In 3 models from Kia there are 4 documented faults with paintwork and corrosion. The most important: rusted fuel tank straps: the tank can come loose, corrosion of the sills and rear wheel arches and corrosion on the door frames, especially before the facelift. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which Kia models have the most problems with paintwork and corrosion?
Kia Ceed I (2 faults), Kia Cerato I (1 fault) and Kia Venga (1 fault).