Your Kia Maintenance Schedule: What to Do and When

Keeping your Kia on its factory maintenance schedule is the simplest way to protect its performance, its resale value, and its warranty. Whether you drive a Forte, Sportage, Sorento, Telluride, or K5, service follows a mileage-based plan. Here is what to expect and when.

What is the Kia maintenance schedule?

Kia uses a mileage- and time-based schedule, with services grouped at regular intervals, typically every 7,500 miles or every six months, whichever comes first. Kia also publishes a severe-service schedule with more frequent service for tougher driving conditions, which many Georgia drivers fall under. Your exact intervals depend on your model, engine, and how you drive, and we can pull your Kia’s factory schedule by VIN.

Kia maintenance schedule by mileage

Here is a general look at what Kia recommends at the major intervals. Your owner’s manual lists the exact items for your specific vehicle.

Every 7,500 miles (or 6 months)

Engine oil and filter change, tire rotation, and a multi-point inspection of the brakes, fluids, belts, and hoses.

15,000 miles

The 7,500-mile items, plus the cabin air filter and a closer look at brake pads and tire wear.

30,000 miles

A larger service that typically adds the engine air filter, brake fluid, and inspection of the drivetrain, suspension, and cooling system. This is one of the most important milestones.

60,000 miles

Fresh fluids as needed, engine and cabin air filters, and a thorough inspection. Some models call for spark plugs and additional items around this point.

90,000 and 120,000 miles

Continued fluid services, filters, spark plugs on many engines, and a full inspection to keep things running strong past 100,000 miles.

How often should you change the oil in a Kia?

For most modern Kia models on the normal schedule, oil and filter changes fall around every 7,500 miles or six months. If you tow, sit in heavy stop-and-go traffic, or deal with a lot of heat and dust, which is common in Georgia summers, the severe-service schedule of roughly every 3,750 miles may fit you better. When in doubt, ask us and we will match the interval to how you actually drive.

Normal vs severe-service schedule

Kia’s severe-service schedule applies to conditions like frequent short trips, extended idling, towing, and hot or dusty climates. A lot of local driving qualifies, so many owners are better served by the more frequent intervals. It is a small step that pays off in engine life and resale value.

Does a Kia come with free maintenance?

Kia’s well-known 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and 5-year or 60,000-mile limited basic warranty on new vehicles cover a lot, but routine maintenance like oil changes and filters is the owner’s responsibility. Ask our team about current service specials and any maintenance offers, which can help bring the cost down.

How much does Kia maintenance cost?

Routine Kia maintenance is affordable, and the cost depends on the service and your model. Smaller visits like an oil change and tire rotation cost less, while the 30,000, 60,000, and 90,000-mile services include more items. We are happy to give you an estimate up front, and our service specials can help you save.

Schedule your Kia service at ALM Kia South

Our factory-trained Kia technicians follow your vehicle’s factory schedule and use genuine OEM parts, so your Kia gets exactly what it needs at each interval. We can also look up your maintenance history and recall status by VIN. Ready to get on schedule? Schedule service, browse our service and parts specials, or ask about the ALM VIP Club for added benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kia maintenance schedule?

Kia follows a mileage- and time-based schedule, with services grouped around every 7,500 miles or six months on the normal schedule and more frequent intervals on the severe-service schedule. Major services fall at 30,000, 60,000, 90,000, and 120,000 miles. Your exact schedule depends on your model and engine, and we can pull it by VIN.

How often should I change the oil in my Kia?

For most modern Kia models, oil and filter changes fall around every 7,500 miles or six months on the normal schedule. If you tow or drive in heat, dust, or heavy stop-and-go traffic, the severe-service schedule of about every 3,750 miles may fit better.

What happens at the Kia 30,000-mile service?

The 30,000-mile service is a larger milestone that typically includes the engine and cabin air filters, brake fluid, and inspection of the drivetrain, suspension, and cooling system, along with the usual oil change and tire rotation.

Does Kia offer free maintenance?

New Kia vehicles come with strong warranty coverage, including a 10-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, but routine maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. Ask us about current service specials and maintenance offers.

How much does Kia maintenance cost?

It depends on the service and your model. An oil change and tire rotation cost less than the larger 30,000, 60,000, and 90,000-mile services. We provide an estimate up front, and our service specials can help you save.