Turbo oil feed / wastegate
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, loss of boost
Fix: Service or replace the turbo
€400–1,200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Kia ProCeed
2018–now
4
engines covered
9
known faults
4,591
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The Kia ProCeed has been built since 2018.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Turbocharger: it usually appears at 180,000–260,000 km and costs €700–1,800 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (9.2 %), lights, wipers and visibility (6.8 %), brakes (3.6 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: tyres and wheels, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 / 1.4 T-GDi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa turbo) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-20 · ACEA C2 / C5 (API SN) · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 T-GDi (Hyundai-Kia Gamma turbo) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · ACEA C2 / C5 (API SN) · every 15,000 km |
| 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · ACEA C3 · ~5.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U3 / Smartstream, 2018+) | Diesel | Belt · interval per the service book | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · ACEA C2 / C3 · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.0 / 1.4 T-GDi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa turbo)
Carbon build-up on intake valves (direct injection)
usually 90,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, misfire when cold
Fix: Clean the intake valves (walnut blasting)
€300–700
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 120,000–240,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire under load
Fix: Replace plugs and the faulty coil
€80–250
1.6 T-GDi (Hyundai-Kia Gamma turbo)
Carbon build-up on intake valves (direct injection)
usually 90,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough idle, misfire when cold
Fix: Clean the intake valves (walnut blasting)
€300–700
Turbo oil feed / wastegate
usually 90,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, loss of boost
Fix: Service or replace the turbo
€500–1,500
1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2)
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U3 / Smartstream, 2018+)
DPF / EGR clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light, limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Injectors
usually 180,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, rough idle
Fix: Test and replace
€600–1,500
Turbocharger
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, smoke, loss of power
Fix: Rebuild or replace
€700–1,800
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
7DCT (7-speed, dry clutch)
7DCT clutch judder / overheating
usually 40,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Shudder in traffic, 'transmission overheating' message
Fix: Software update, clutch replacement
€600–1,800
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.0 / 1.4 T-GDi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa turbo) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 4,591 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.3 % | 3.6 % |
| Suspension | 0.3 % | 0.4 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 6.4 % | 9.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.0 % | 6.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.0 % | 0.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.8 % | 1.2 % |
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026