Kia Ceed 2012

2012 Kia Ceed: what owners report

• On the first two generations, German inspectors often find worn tie rods, steering joints and axle mounts, plus tired drive shafts on older cars.2009–2018
• German TÜV data names headlights and rear lights as a weak point on the 2009-2018 cars.2009–2018
• A French guide drawing on owner reviews flags clutch trouble on the 2012-2018 car's 1.4 and 1.6 CRDi diesels; a German guide calls the clutch not durable, and Polish coverage notes occasional failures.2012–2018
• On the first generation, Polish owners most often log knocks from the rear suspension and flaking paint; the 2015-2018 1.6 GDI also draws many complaints of vibration at idle.2009–2018