Kia wait times in 2022: How long are Kia’s delivery delays?

After a new Kia, but not sure how long you'll have to wait?

Issues such as semiconductor chip shortages, shipping problems and sickness and isolation have affected the ability of manufacturers like Kia to keep their production lines going over the last two years.

As such, all of the brand’s models are currently experiencing some delays.

However, some models are in greater supply than others, with flexibility around powertrains, specification and vehicle colour likely to see a vehicle in your driveway sooner.

Overall, according to Price My Car, the average wait time for a Kia is now 167 days – compared to 181 days in January 2022.

The quickest arrival is the Rio light hatch SUV with an average wait of 67 days, followed by the Seltos small SUV at 83 days.

Meanwhile, the worst-affected models in Kia’s lineup are the Sportage medium SUV and Stinger sports sedan with a wait time of 195 days and 191 days, respectively. The Carnival people-mover also faces a lengthy average wait of around 166 days.

Kia average model wait times 2022

NOTE: This information is current as of December 10, 2022. This article will be reviewed and amended as new details come to light.

A spokesperson for Kia Australia said supply is improving across many other high-demand models, including the petrol and diesel Sorento.

However, due to global demand, orders for the Sorento hybrid and plug-in hybrid have been paused to focus on fulfilling existing backorders.

Due to the ongoing supply challenges, new orders for top-spec Sportage and Carnival variants are experiencing longer than expected delays, while the Rio GT-Line – which features a unique turbocharged powertrain – has been discontinued from the brand's line-up.

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At this point in time, Carnival V6 petrol variants will have a longer wait time than four-cylinder diesel models.

Earlier this year, Kia Australia said it is “in constant dialogue with head office to access additional stock to positively impact wait times”.

“Estimating wait times isn’t straight forward as the situation is so fluid and there are many variables to take into consideration such as model, specification, colour and production scheduling,” they added.

With all of the above in mind, it is important to consider this article a guide only.