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2016 Kia Picanto Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

In the 12 months to November 2026, 74 2016 Picanto were advertised for sale. Most had 55,000 to 125,000 km on the odometer.

Known Picanto problems

Check which apply to a 2016 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Four-speed automatic hunting and slow on hills 1.25 Kappa MPi, 2016 to 2026
  2. 2 Phone mirroring and screen drop-outs JA, 2017 to 2026
  3. 3 Hard-to-select reverse and clutch feel manual, 2017 to 2026
  4. 4 Brake, suspension and cabin noises JA, 2017 to 2026

Money owing and write-offs on the Picanto

6% had money owing
31% were recorded as written off

Of about 120 used Kia Picanto checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Picanto on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Picanto for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2016 Picanto yet.