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How often should a Kia Seltos be serviced?

If you're keen on a Seltos or have recently become the proud owner of one, you might wonder how often you should you take it for a service.

Car Ownership1 min read

The Kia Seltos is one of SA's most underrated SUVs, and a new one was launched earlier this year. It's spacious, well-equipped, low on fuel, and well-priced, with plenty of airbags and safety equipment to keep everyone on board in one piece. But what does its warranty cover, and how often should you take it for a service? 

Related: New Kia Seltos 1.5 CRDi Auto (2024) Review

A white Seltos in an urban environment.
The Seltos is not just a sensible buy, it's a great all-rounder.

The Kia Warranty

"All Seltos models ship as standard with Kia’s industry-leading unlimited kilometre/5-year warranty, including roadside assistance. In addition, a pre-paid 5-year/90,000 km service plan is included to give customers peace of mind and predictability when it comes to vehicle maintenance." - Kia SA

Related: 2023 Kia Seltos 1.5CRDi EX+ Karoo Adventure Roadtrip Review


A white Seltos parked at the beach.
The Seltos' is always ready for action!

Servicing your Seltos

The standard service plan requires you to take your Seltos for a service every 15 000 km.

There are various upgrade options from service plan to maintenance plan available at point of sale through Kia Financial Services for customers who require even more predictability of maintenance spend." - Kia SA.

Buying used? Read our review of the diesel 2020 Kia Seltos here (diesel) and the 2020 petrol version here.



Author - Ané Albertse

Written by Ané Albertse

Ané was bitten by the motoring bug at a very young age. Her mom recalls her sitting in her stroller as a 3-year old, naming every car that came past. She was creating content for various publications within Media24 when AutoTrader nabbed her for good, and is one of the longest-standing members of the AutoTrader team. She prefers dirt roads to tar and SUVs/bakkies to sports cars, but her greatest passion is helping people find the perfect car for their budget, lifestyle, and personality.Read more

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