Kia Navigation Update

The Kia satellite navigation update is part of our quality promise and, with all Kia vehicles, you can carry out the Kia navigation update yourself for free. This unique offer ensures that your Kia navigation system is always up to date, which could save you time and fuel while ensuring your system is optimised for all our latest features. This page has everything you need to know about your navigation system, including how you can update your Kia navigation on your own and why it's useful to do so.

Why Should I Update?

By taking advantage of Kia navigation updates, you know you're always headed in the right direction. Updating to the latest navigation system ensures you're benefitting from the latest interface, features and innovations. Your updated system will find your destination, show local points of interest and help you save on time and fuel.

How Does it Work?

Updating your navigation system is simple – and you can do it yourself, at home. Simply visit the Kia Navigation Updates site. In the top right corner, select your preferred language. Then, you can download the navigation updater, choose your required Kia model and download the respective software to your vehicle's SD card. You can access the latest updates today using the link below.

Go to Kia navigation updates site

How to Download System Updates

Follow our three simple steps to prepare to update your Kia built-in car navigation system.

Find out your Kia's Model Year (MY). You will need this to select the correct navigation update for your vehicle. If you don't know your MY, check the FAQs at the bottom of the page.

Depending on your model, you may need a USB or SD card with a capacity of up to 64GB. You may also be required to use a computer with at least 54GB of accessible hard drive space.

To carry out the update, you must install the Kia Navigation Updater software onto your computer – so you need full admin access to the device you're using.

Ready? Head to the Kia Navigation Updates site to get started.

Go to Kia navigation updates site

Newer Users Can Update with Over-the-Air Technology

Is your Kia Model Year 22 onwards? If so, you can receive all the latest navigation and software updates over the air with your vehicle's built-in mobile data connection. This means you can skip the Updates site and have updates delivered directly to you as soon as they're available. Eligible vehicles get two over-the-air updates free of charge. Check out the below steps to see if your Kia is over-the-air ready:

1. Is your Kia Model Year 22 or newer?

Check your car's Model Year by looking at the 10th digit of its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your Kia is eligible if this is N or a subsequent letter in the alphabet.

2. Does your Kia have a recent software version?

If your software version is over six months old, you must update it via the Navigation Updates site. To find your software version date, go to 'Settings' from your Home screen, where you'll see it in YYYYMMDD format.

3. All ready!

If your vehicle is MY22 onwards and your software is less than six months old, OTA updates will install automatically. You can expect two updates each year, and the first two will be free of charge.

Kia Map Update FAQ's

How long does it take to perform a download?

This will vary vastly depending on your internet speed. The download size can be up to 34GB.

How long does it take to perform an update manually?

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.

How can I find what my model’s Model Year (MY) is?

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

Where can I get help?

The Navigation Update Support Team can be contacted below and are best placed to assist you.

Get help

Can a Kia Authorised Dealer/Repairer perform the software update for me?

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 in advance of your visit.

How often are updates made available?

Most satellite navigation units benefit from an update approximately twice a year but some of our earlier units only get an annual update.

Kia Navigation Update