If your vehicle benefits from our free seven-year Kia Connect (UVO) services, you enjoy optimum compatibility with the Kia Connect app.
Most satellite navigation units benefit from an update approximately twice a year but some of our earlier units only get an annual update.
This will vary vastly depending on your internet speed. The download size can be up to 34GB.
It varies depending on the type of head unit and software but we typically estimate that this should take no more than 1 hour 30 min. You need to ensure your vehicle has sufficient charge or fuel to run uninterrupted during this amount of time. It is imperative you leave your car on throughout the update.
A vehicle’s Model Year doesn’t necessarily correspond to its year of build or registration. You can determine your car’s model year by checking the 10th digit of its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
10th digit
→ Model Year
(MY)
8 → MY08
9 → MY09
A → MY10
B → MY11
C → MY12
D → MY13
E → MY14
F → MY15
G → MY16
H → MY17
J → MY18
K → MY19
L → MY20
M → MY21
N → MY22
P → MY23
The Navigation Update Support Team can be contacted below and are best placed to assist you.
Get helpA Kia Authorised Dealer/Repairer can perform the update but please be aware they may charge for their time. They will also need advance notice so that they can download your software in advance of your visit.