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Does the Kia Warranty cover a second owner?

I have a 2020 Kia Sportage that I want to trade in for a smaller vehicle, as I’ve switched jobs and no longer need an SUV. If I sell privately, will the warranty transfer to a new owner?

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Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Having an outstanding warranty on a privately sold vehicle is a huge bonus for buyers. Luckily, the Kia warranty does cover a second owner and will remain valid after the vehicle is sold.
However, the 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty will be reduced to a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain warranty after you sell the vehicle, and the remainder will be transferred to the vehicle’s new owner.
The remainder of the following warranties will also be transferred:
  • 5-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty
  • 5-year/100,000-mile limited anti-perforation warranty
  • 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan
Kia offers some of the industry’s best warranty coverage, and this protection increases the vehicle’s resale value and provides the new owner with peace of mind.
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