Used Kia Ceed Sportswagon 2018-present review reliability
Category: Estate car
The Ceed Sportswagon has a big boot, good interior quality and reasonable used prices.
What should I look for in a used Kia Ceed estate?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
The Ceed Sportswagon is likely to be used as a workhorse, so it pays to make sure its interior hasn’t been neglected by the previous owner. Ensure there are no stains on the seats, upholstery or carpets, check the interior plastics aren’t marked and see that all the electrical components still work properly.
Even if you do have a problem, Kia's fantastic seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty will stretch to all used examples, as of writing.
What are the most common problems with a used Kia Ceed estate?
There's a risk of vacuum pump failure. Number of recalled vehicles: 20,781. Years applicable: 2018, 2019, 2020.
Click here for more information. Contact your local Kia dealer if you believe your vehicle is involved in a recall.
Is a used Kia Ceed estate reliable?
The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a generally reliable car, although it's far from perfect. In our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, the Ceed came 13th out of 29 cars in the family car class. Its reliability rating of 92.5% put it above the current-gen VW Golf and Skoda Octavia but below the Ford Focus and Mini Clubman.
The Ceed's most prominent problems came down to the engine and engine electrics, with each of these areas having a fault rate of 9.4%.
As a car brand, Kia managed an impressive eighth place finish out of 32 manufacturers – below Toyota and Mini but above Ford, Skoda and VW.
Used Kia Ceed Sportswagon: owners' reliability data
As part of our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, our readers provided feedback that was generally positive regarding Ceed (as a whole) reliability. Many owners highlighted the lack of significant mechanical issues and praised the Ceed's build quality. However, a small number of owners did report minor electronic-related faults, such as issues with infotainment systems and auto stop-start technology.
Dealer service for the Kia Ceed received commendation for its effectiveness and professionalism. Most respondents were pleased with the quick and competent handling of repairs under warranty. There were very few criticisms, though some mentioned occasional delays in scheduling service appointments.
