‘Fine Print:' Should You Really Buy Kia Dealer's 'Million-Mile' Warranty? Here's What You Need to Know

'I’d rather buy a Toyota without a warranty than a Kia with a million-mile warranty.'

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By: Nina Hernandez

Jul 2, 2025 at 5:00am ET

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A driver passes by a sign advertising Kia’s “Million-Mile” warranty and admits he is tempted to cash in by trading in his current vehicle. The internet advises him to read the fine print first.

TikTok user @diecastloverr posted a video about the promotion on May 8. The video shows a Kia dealership with a banner outside advertising its “Million-Mile Warranty.” In the on-screen text, @diecastloverr writes, “Kia is kind of tempting me to trade in my car.”

In the caption, he writes, “Is this real? I feel like it’s AI. Tempting.”

Is Kia’s ‘Million-Mile Warranty’ Too Good to Be True?

In the comments section, many viewers suggested @diecastloverr first read the promotion’s fine print before making a final decision. Others simply used the comment thread to express their skepticism—and in some cases, downright disdain—for Kia’s reliability.

“Can only imagine the ridiculous stipulations and how easy it is to be voided,” guessed one person.

“They give that warranty because you’ll need an engine every 100k miles,” wrote a second person.

A third person joked, “They meant million mile tow truck service warranty.”

However, not everyone hopped on the Kia hate bandwagon. “I have a 2024 Telluride Prestige X-Pro. It’s incredibly luxurious for what we paid,” wrote one person.

Another person backed up the sentiment. “My mom bought a Kia Stinger back in 2020. It’s yet to have issues. The inside is pretty nice too. Modern Kias are pretty good cars as long as you keep up with maintenance, of course,” they wrote.

Kia’s ‘Million-Mile Warranty’ Explained

It’s important to note that this is a dealership-specific warranty and not one from Kia’s corporate office. @diecastloverr shot the video in Virginia, so let’s take a look at the fine print of the extended warranty offered by Safford Kia of Fredericksburg.

The dealership is proud to offer an exclusive version of the free warranty, which it calls “the most comprehensive” on the market. “Almost every component of your Kia powertrain will be covered—right down to the seals,” the site reads.

The warranty lasts for 1 million miles over an unlimited number of years. It covers engines (including turbocharged and supercharged models) and transmissions, including automatic, standard, transfer case, front-wheel drive, and rear-wheel drive.

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The fine print on the website does note, “all warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for details.” Motor1 reached out to Safford Kia of Fredericksburg via its website contact form to learn more about the fine print of this specific deal.

Motor1 reached out to @diecastloverr via TikTok comment and direct message for comment.

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