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Kia Picanto III faults

2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

Excellent choice
Reliability
5.0/5

2 known faults

1.0 67 manuelle

  1. Engine stalling from a short circuit in the EGR valve (2024 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A short circuit inside the EGR valve can stall the engine before the warning light comes on. Car-recalls.eu (Rapex alert 40/2024, Kia code 241099) concerns vehicles built between 11 January and 14 February 2024; Carverif mentions 2023-2024 JA Picantos with 1.0 and 1.2 engines. The scopes differ: have the serial number checked at a Kia dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 67 manuelle, 1.2 84 manuelle, 1.2 84 automatique 4 rapports, 1.2 DPi 84 BVMA5
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 84 manuelle

  1. Engine stalling from a short circuit in the EGR valve (2024 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A short circuit inside the EGR valve can stall the engine before the warning light comes on. Car-recalls.eu (Rapex alert 40/2024, Kia code 241099) concerns vehicles built between 11 January and 14 February 2024; Carverif mentions 2023-2024 JA Picantos with 1.0 and 1.2 engines. The scopes differ: have the serial number checked at a Kia dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 67 manuelle, 1.2 84 manuelle, 1.2 84 automatique 4 rapports, 1.2 DPi 84 BVMA5
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 84 automatique 4 rapports

  1. Engine stalling from a short circuit in the EGR valve (2024 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A short circuit inside the EGR valve can stall the engine before the warning light comes on. Car-recalls.eu (Rapex alert 40/2024, Kia code 241099) concerns vehicles built between 11 January and 14 February 2024; Carverif mentions 2023-2024 JA Picantos with 1.0 and 1.2 engines. The scopes differ: have the serial number checked at a Kia dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 67 manuelle, 1.2 84 manuelle, 1.2 84 automatique 4 rapports, 1.2 DPi 84 BVMA5
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 DPi 84 BVMA5

  1. Jerking of the BVMA5 automated manual gearbox

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The five-speed automated manual gearbox (BVMA5, also called AMT), introduced with the 2020 facelift, is the most frequently cited point of concern: Carverif advises a test when cold and refusing pronounced jerking, Carwow reports owners finding it jerky or hesitant and recommends the manual, and CarChecker describes it as jerky and slow. On the test drive, check starts and gear changes at low speed.

    Versions
    1.2 DPi 84 BVMA5
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Engine stalling from a short circuit in the EGR valve (2024 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A short circuit inside the EGR valve can stall the engine before the warning light comes on. Car-recalls.eu (Rapex alert 40/2024, Kia code 241099) concerns vehicles built between 11 January and 14 February 2024; Carverif mentions 2023-2024 JA Picantos with 1.0 and 1.2 engines. The scopes differ: have the serial number checked at a Kia dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 67 manuelle, 1.2 84 manuelle, 1.2 84 automatique 4 rapports, 1.2 DPi 84 BVMA5
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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