Kia Picanto 2017

2017 Kia Picanto: what owners report

• TÜV inspectors often find oil leaks on third-generation cars already at the first inspection, plus misaimed dipped beams at the second and handbrake faults at the third.2017–2024
• The 2011–2017 Picanto scores badly at German inspections on the handbrake, brake lines, brake discs and axle suspension, with steering joints weakening at 8–9 years and lighting faults also common.2011–2017
• ADAC breakdown data lists flat starter batteries on 2016 and 2018–2019 registrations and spark-plug failures on 2016–2017, 2019 and 2021–2023 cars.2016–2023
• Two UK owners of 2015 cars report corroded alloy wheels that Kia refused to cover, and two other owners complain of brakes that wear fast or scrape.2015–2017