Keep your Kia car's navigation system up to date
We are constantly improving our onboard navigation system to bring you the best possible experience. Learning how to update your car sat nav is simple. Whatever the age of your vehicle, you can carry out your car navigation system's update yourself for free.
Installing the latest sat nav software update brings many benefits:
Our sat nav updates ensure all your UK and European maps are up to date.
After updating a Kia sat nav, the system will be optimised to benefit from our latest interface, features and innovations.
If your vehicle benefits from our free seven-year Kia Connect services, you can enjoy optimum compatibility with the Kia Connect app.
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Ready to download your system updates?
Follow our three simple steps to find out how to update your Kia built-in car sat nav system:
1.You may need a USB stick or SD Card with a capacity of up to 64GB depending on your model and car navigation type. You may also need a computer with at least 54GB of free hard drive memory.
2.Refer to the FAQ below to find your Kia's Model Year (MY). You will need this to select the correct sat nav update.
3.The process requires you to install our Kia Navigation Updater software on your computer. Therefore, you need to have full administrator access to your device.
Are you ready?
System updates straight to your Kia using over-the-air technology
If your Kia is Model Year 22 onwards, it can receive sat nav and other software updates over the air using its in-built mobile data connection. This means you no longer need to use the Kia Navigation Updates site and can save time by having new software delivered to you as soon as it becomes available. All eligible vehicles get two over-the-air system updates free of charge.
Follow the steps below to see if your Kia can be made over-the-air ready:
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1. Check your Kia is Model Year 22 or over You can determine your car’s model year by checking the 10th digit of its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If this is the letter N or a subsequent letter of the alphabet, then your Kia is eligible for OTA system updates.
2. Check your Kia has a recent software version If your software version is more than six months old, you need to update it to the latest version using the Kia Navigation Updates website. You can find the software version date by going to ‘Settings’ from your Home screen. The software version ends with a date in YYYYMMDD format, which is the software’s date.
3. You’re ready! If you have a vehicle from MY22 onwards with software less than six months old, OTA updates will operate automatically. There are two updates a year and you’ll get your first two updates free of charge.
How can I find what my car’s Model Year (MY) is?
A vehicle’s Model Year doesn’t necessarily correspond to its year of build or registration. To determine your car’s model year, check the 10th digit of its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and review against the MY listing below.
CHECK YOUR MODEL YEAR CHECK YOUR MODEL YEAR
| 10th digit of VIN | Model Year (MY) |
|---|---|
| C | MY12 |
| D | MY13 |
| E | MY14 |
| F | MY15 |
| G | MY16 |
| H | MY17 |
| J | MY18 |
| K | MY19 |
| L | MY20 |
| M | MY21 |
| N | MY22 |
| P | MY23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- QHow often are system updates made available?collapsed
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Most satellite navigation units benefit from a system update approximately twice a year but some of our earlier units only get an annual update.
- QHow long does it take to perform a download?collapsed
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This will vary depending on your internet speed and on how many users are downloading from our website at the same time. The download size itself can be up to 34GB. If your broadband speed is 5 Mbps, it may take two hours or more. If your broadband speed is around 100 Mbps, it may take less than 10 or 20 minutes. You can find out about your internet speed by searching ‘test internet speed’ in your search engine.
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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 will be given an estimate of the likely installation time when initiating the process. 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.
- QWhere can I get help?collapsed
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The Navigation Update Support Team can be contacted here and are best placed to assist you.
- QCan a Kia Authorised Dealer/Repairer perform the software update for me?collapsed
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A 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 prior to your visit.
- QWill over-the-air updates become possible for vehicles prior to Model Year 22?collapsed
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The enablement of OTA updates on vehicles prior to Model Year 22 isn’t currently planned.
- QCan I disable OTA updates?collapsed
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You can disable OTA updates from your Kia Connect app by deactivating it in your Service List screen.
- QCan I drive my vehicle whilst an OTA system update is underway?collapsed
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After you consent to it, your vehicle downloads the update and then starts the first installation phase. At this stage all activity is taking place in the background and doesn’t impact your ability to drive or use your car. Once this first phase is complete, you will be offered to finalise the installation when you next turn off the ignition. The installation is then completed while your vehicle is off, but you can still switch the ignition back on and interrupt the installation to drive drive the car.
- QAre all new Kia cars equipped with Kia Connect now enabled for OTA updates from the factory?collapsed
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This may not always be the case. We advise you to check your vehicle’s software date from the Settings screen. If it is more than six months old, you will need to carry out a manual update using the Kia Navigations Updates website to enable over-the-air system updates.
