I need some clarity on the Kia EV6 warranty transfer. The dealership is claiming that the 10-year/100k mile warranty won’t transfer to second owners, which contradicts what I’ve heard from Kia. They also sold me a 3rd party EV warranty for 5 years/60k miles. Has anyone dealt with this before? What’s your experience?
The 10-year powertrain warranty does not transfer to second owners, but the 10-year/100k mile EV system warranty does transfer. Plus, you still have a 5-year/60k mile basic warranty.
Honestly, you shouldn’t have bought that 3rd party EV warranty. Kia already covers most of what you need, and those warranties generally require you to go through the manufacturer first. You basically paid extra for something you won’t use.
This is directly from my Kia owners portal under the ‘Second Owner’ option:
- 10-year/100k mile electric vehicle (EV) system warranty
- 5-year/60k mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100k mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 3-year/36k mile paint warranty
- 3-year/36k mile original equipment battery warranty
- 3-year/36k mile audio/entertainment warranty
MAKENA said:
The 10-year powertrain warranty does not transfer to second owners, but the 10-year/100k mile EV system warranty does transfer. Plus, you still have a 5-year/60k mile basic warranty.
Honestly, you shouldn’t have bought that 3rd party EV warranty. Kia already covers most of what you need, and those warranties generally require you to go through the manufacturer first. You basically paid extra for something you won’t use.
This is directly from my Kia owners portal under the ‘Second Owner’ option:
- 10-year/100k mile electric vehicle (EV) system warranty
- 5-year/60k mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100k mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 3-year/36k mile paint warranty
- 3-year/36k mile original equipment battery warranty
- 3-year/36k mile audio/entertainment warranty
Totally agree on avoiding 3rd party warranties. Always get the car at a fair price and say no to everything else in the finance office. You can always buy those things later, usually for way less.
MAKENA said:
The 10-year powertrain warranty does not transfer to second owners, but the 10-year/100k mile EV system warranty does transfer. Plus, you still have a 5-year/60k mile basic warranty.
Honestly, you shouldn’t have bought that 3rd party EV warranty. Kia already covers most of what you need, and those warranties generally require you to go through the manufacturer first. You basically paid extra for something you won’t use.
This is directly from my Kia owners portal under the ‘Second Owner’ option:
- 10-year/100k mile electric vehicle (EV) system warranty
- 5-year/60k mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100k mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 3-year/36k mile paint warranty
- 3-year/36k mile original equipment battery warranty
- 3-year/36k mile audio/entertainment warranty
Also, check the owner’s manual for warranty information since it can vary by region.
MAKENA said:
The 10-year powertrain warranty does not transfer to second owners, but the 10-year/100k mile EV system warranty does transfer. Plus, you still have a 5-year/60k mile basic warranty.
Honestly, you shouldn’t have bought that 3rd party EV warranty. Kia already covers most of what you need, and those warranties generally require you to go through the manufacturer first. You basically paid extra for something you won’t use.
This is directly from my Kia owners portal under the ‘Second Owner’ option:
- 10-year/100k mile electric vehicle (EV) system warranty
- 5-year/60k mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100k mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 3-year/36k mile paint warranty
- 3-year/36k mile original equipment battery warranty
- 3-year/36k mile audio/entertainment warranty
Yup, the EV system warranty is a big deal since it covers most of what makes the car move. The powertrain warranty covers fewer components that rarely need replacement.
MAKENA said:
The 10-year powertrain warranty does not transfer to second owners, but the 10-year/100k mile EV system warranty does transfer. Plus, you still have a 5-year/60k mile basic warranty.
Honestly, you shouldn’t have bought that 3rd party EV warranty. Kia already covers most of what you need, and those warranties generally require you to go through the manufacturer first. You basically paid extra for something you won’t use.
This is directly from my Kia owners portal under the ‘Second Owner’ option:
- 10-year/100k mile electric vehicle (EV) system warranty
- 5-year/60k mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100k mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 3-year/36k mile paint warranty
- 3-year/36k mile original equipment battery warranty
- 3-year/36k mile audio/entertainment warranty
Normally, I’d say don’t bother with 3rd party warranties, but if it also covers electronics like the infotainment system, it might be worth it. The basic Kia warranty for that is only 3 years/36k miles. Is the extra coverage worth the cost? Depends on your situation.
MAKENA said:
The 10-year powertrain warranty does not transfer to second owners, but the 10-year/100k mile EV system warranty does transfer. Plus, you still have a 5-year/60k mile basic warranty.
Honestly, you shouldn’t have bought that 3rd party EV warranty. Kia already covers most of what you need, and those warranties generally require you to go through the manufacturer first. You basically paid extra for something you won’t use.
This is directly from my Kia owners portal under the ‘Second Owner’ option:
- 10-year/100k mile electric vehicle (EV) system warranty
- 5-year/60k mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100k mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 3-year/36k mile paint warranty
- 3-year/36k mile original equipment battery warranty
- 3-year/36k mile audio/entertainment warranty
Normally, I’d say don’t bother with 3rd party warranties, but if it also covers electronics like the infotainment system, it might be worth it. The basic Kia warranty for that is only 3 years/36k miles. Is the extra coverage worth the cost? Depends on your situation.
I bought an additional warranty for $2.1K, and it covers all electronics, including infotainment, for 10 years/100k miles. Given the shorter manufacturer warranties on some of those components, I thought it was worth it.
Maria said:
MAKENA said:
The 10-year powertrain warranty does not transfer to second owners, but the 10-year/100k mile EV system warranty does transfer. Plus, you still have a 5-year/60k mile basic warranty.
Honestly, you shouldn’t have bought that 3rd party EV warranty. Kia already covers most of what you need, and those warranties generally require you to go through the manufacturer first. You basically paid extra for something you won’t use.
This is directly from my Kia owners portal under the ‘Second Owner’ option:
- 10-year/100k mile electric vehicle (EV) system warranty
- 5-year/60k mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100k mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 3-year/36k mile paint warranty
- 3-year/36k mile original equipment battery warranty
- 3-year/36k mile audio/entertainment warranty
Normally, I’d say don’t bother with 3rd party warranties, but if it also covers electronics like the infotainment system, it might be worth it. The basic Kia warranty for that is only 3 years/36k miles. Is the extra coverage worth the cost? Depends on your situation.
I bought an additional warranty for $2.1K, and it covers all electronics, including infotainment, for 10 years/100k miles. Given the shorter manufacturer warranties on some of those components, I thought it was worth it.
That makes sense, especially with 10 years/100k miles of coverage. Even at $2K+, it might be worth it if it has a low deductible and good coverage for electronics.
jessicah said:
Maria said:
MAKENA said:
The 10-year powertrain warranty does not transfer to second owners, but the 10-year/100k mile EV system warranty does transfer. Plus, you still have a 5-year/60k mile basic warranty.
Honestly, you shouldn’t have bought that 3rd party EV warranty. Kia already covers most of what you need, and those warranties generally require you to go through the manufacturer first. You basically paid extra for something you won’t use.
This is directly from my Kia owners portal under the ‘Second Owner’ option:
- 10-year/100k mile electric vehicle (EV) system warranty
- 5-year/60k mile limited basic warranty
- 5-year/100k mile limited anti-perforation warranty
- 3-year/36k mile paint warranty
- 3-year/36k mile original equipment battery warranty
- 3-year/36k mile audio/entertainment warranty
Normally, I’d say don’t bother with 3rd party warranties, but if it also covers electronics like the infotainment system, it might be worth it. The basic Kia warranty for that is only 3 years/36k miles. Is the extra coverage worth the cost? Depends on your situation.
I bought an additional warranty for $2.1K, and it covers all electronics, including infotainment, for 10 years/100k miles. Given the shorter manufacturer warranties on some of those components, I thought it was worth it.
That makes sense, especially with 10 years/100k miles of coverage. Even at $2K+, it might be worth it if it has a low deductible and good coverage for electronics.
It’s not a $0 deductible—it’s around $75 or $100. Also, keep in mind that repairs can get expensive, so it’s nice to have coverage for big-ticket items like screens and power seats.
If you buy a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Kia, the original warranty is restored, but it’s still based on the original purchase date and mileage.
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That image doesn’t mention the EV System Warranty, which transfers fully and is crucial for EVs.
It’s generally cheaper to buy extended warranties sooner rather than later. With all the electronics in modern cars, warranties can save you from huge repair bills.
Ronald said:
It’s generally cheaper to buy extended warranties sooner rather than later. With all the electronics in modern cars, warranties can save you from huge repair bills.
Waste of money when you’re already covered under the factory warranty. A better option would be to use something like Geico Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI).
Ronald said:
It’s generally cheaper to buy extended warranties sooner rather than later. With all the electronics in modern cars, warranties can save you from huge repair bills.
Waste of money when you’re already covered under the factory warranty. A better option would be to use something like Geico Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI).
I’ve had a bad experience with Geico’s MBI, so I prefer going through the dealership for warranties. Everyone has their own preferences.
MAKENA said:
Ronald said:
It’s generally cheaper to buy extended warranties sooner rather than later. With all the electronics in modern cars, warranties can save you from huge repair bills.
Waste of money when you’re already covered under the factory warranty. A better option would be to use something like Geico Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI).
I’ve had a bad experience with Geico’s MBI, so I prefer going through the dealership for warranties. Everyone has their own preferences.
That sounds like typical dealership talk, but hey, everyone’s entitled to their opinion.