The Industry-Leading Kia Soul Warranty

You may have heard about how Kia backs its vehicles up with a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty. It’s one of the perks that make these automobiles such a smart purchase for High Point drivers. But, what does that cover? How does the Kia bumper-to-bumper warranty differ from the Kia powertrain warranty? Is the Kia warranty transferable? Keep reading for the answers as we go into detail about the Kia Soul warranty.

What Kinds of Kia Soul Warranty Coverage Are There?

There are several different kinds of coverage that comes with a new Kia Soul that are sure to help Greensboro drivers have peace of mind. Everything from the powertrain coverage to 24-hour roadside assistance is provided. Here’s a list:

Types of Kia Soul Warranty Coverage

• 10-year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty
• 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty (Kia bumper-to-bumper warranty)
• 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty
• 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan
• Trip Interruption – reasonable reimbursement for meals, lodging, or rental car expenses

What Does the Kia Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty Cover?

The Kia bumper-to-bumper warranty is actually referred to as the basic warranty. This plan is good for 5 years or 60,000 miles from the point the vehicle enters service, whichever comes first. It covers all components of the vehicle but does not cover maintenance or wear and tear.

What Does the Kia Powertrain Warranty Cover?

The Kia powertrain warranty is good for 10 years or 100,000 miles from the point the basic warranty ends, whichever comes first. It covers specific mechanical components of your car, including:

• Engine – Cylinder block, cylinder head and all internal parts, timing gear, seals and gaskets, valve cover, flywheel, oil pump, water pump and turbo charger.
• Transaxle – Transmission case and all internal parts, torque converter, drive shafts, universal joints, front hubs, bearings, seals and gaskets.
• Axles – Axle shafts and C-V joints New Vehicle Limited Warranty (couplings), seals, hub and wheel bearings.
• Transmission – Transmission case, transfer case, torque converter and all internal parts, seals, and gaskets.
• Differentials – Front and rear differential assemblies, cases, all internal parts, seals and gaskets.
• Propeller Shafts – Drive shafts, universal joints.

Is the Kia Warranty Transferable?

What if you sell the car before the warranty coverage expires? Is the Kia warranty transferable to the next owner? Most of the warranty coverage is, in fact, transferrable to the next owner. They are covered for whatever time or mileage is left on the coverage. This is true of all the warranty plans, except for the powertrain warranty.

Check Out the Kia Soul at Carolina Kia of High Point

Did you know that we add our very own Carolina Lifetime Powertrain Warranty in addition to the warranty coverage we mentioned above? With coverage like this, there’s really no reason not to buy the Kia Soul. Why not come down and take one for a test drive? And, if you’d like to learn more, check out our other Kia research articles. We’re just down the road from Thomasville. So, drop by or contact us today.