KNOWN FAULTS · Kia

Known faults for the Kia Picanto (III).

2017–2026 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 1.0 / 1.2 (Petrol) · 1.0 T-GDi (Petrol)

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Dipped beams and 1.0 T-GDI carbon on the Picanto IIIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Kia Picanto III (1.0, 1.2 and 1.0 T-GDI)
Period mentioned: 2017 onwards
Symptoms: Dipped beams failing at the roadworthiness test; on the 1.0 T-GDI, carboned injectors at high mileage (loss of power); the torque-converter automatic uses more fuel.
Possible cause described: A model with few known faults: the German guide lists no recalls since launch and rates the manual gearbox as trouble-free.
Check for the garage: Check the lights before the roadworthiness test; on the 1.0 T-GDI, clean the intake if it loses power.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 1.0 T-GDi (Petrol)

Carbon on the injectors and intake of the T-GDi petrol enginesInjection / turbo

Engine / equipment: Hyundai and Kia 1.0 and 1.6 T-GDi direct-injection turbo petrol engines
Period mentioned: 2015 onwards
Symptoms: Loss of power, higher consumption, hesitation or rough idle, usually at high mileage.
Possible cause described: With direct injection, petrol does not wash the intake valves and carbon builds up on the injectors and intake. German guides mention it for the i20 III, Tucson IV and Picanto III (dirty injectors).
Check for the garage: Read misfire and fuel-trim codes; inspect the injectors and valves with a borescope; clean the intake if there are deposits.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.