Kia Ceed CD — Reliability

CD 2019–2021 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) — 84/100 BUY
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

BUY 84

Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)

1.0L Turbo I3

Three-cylinder 1.0 turbo with direct injection in the i20, i30, Kona, Bayon, Rio, Stonic, Picanto an...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Coked injectors and intake-valve carbon (direct injection) Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) moderate 80,000 km
Brake-servo vacuum hose can crack (i20 recall) Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) minor —
Turbocharger oil leaks and actuator noise Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) minor —