Kia Spare Parts Price List — South Africa (2026 Guide)
There is no official "Kia parts price list" in South Africa, because the same part can cost three very different amounts depending on whether you buy it genuine (OEM), aftermarket, or used. What we can give you — and what this guide does — is an indicative range for each common part. These are not quotes; prices vary by condition, mileage, supplier and labour rate. As a quick anchor: service filters start around R60-R200, a front brake pad set runs about R285-R890, an alternator is roughly R3,600 new or R900-R2,800 used, and a new headlight assembly sits near R3,700. Below is the full breakdown by part type across the models people ask about most — the Picanto, Rio, Cerato, Sportage and Sorento — plus exactly why the numbers move and how to get a firm price for your specific car.
Key Takeaways
- There is no fixed Kia price list — every part comes in three tiers: genuine OEM (dearest), aftermarket (mid), and used (cheapest)
- Service parts are cheap: an oil filter is about R60-R150, an air filter R115-R200, a set of spark plugs R340-R640, front brake pads R285-R890
- Electrical parts are the big service-item spend: a new alternator is about R3,590-R3,970, while our listed range for a used one is R900-R2,800; a used starter motor starts near R750
- Body and light panels split sharply new-vs-used: a new aftermarket headlight is about R3,700, a used strip-yard one nearer R2,300; a new front bumper cover is about R1,830
- Big-ticket parts are quote-led: our listed ranges run from R6,500 to R55,000 for used engines and R3,500 to R28,000 for used gearboxes, depending on model and condition
- Prices below are supplied (the part only) — fitment, oil and consumables are extra, and high-volume hatches (Picanto, Rio, Cerato) are always cheaper to part than the Sportage, Sorento or Carnival
- We supply new and used Kia parts from Durban North — send your VIN and we will quote the exact part
Why there is no single Kia parts price list
Ask three sellers the price of a Rio alternator and you can get three honest, very different answers — because they are quoting three different products:
- Genuine (OEM) parts are made or boxed by Kia and carry a dealer-grade price. A genuine Rio brake pad-and-disc kit, for example, runs about R4,316 — versus aftermarket pads alone at R285-R890. OEM is the priciest tier by some distance.
- Aftermarket parts are made by independent manufacturers (think Ferodo, GUD, Safeline, Electropart) to fit your Kia. Quality ranges from budget to premium, and so does the price — usually well below genuine.
- Used parts are pulled from a donor vehicle and sold tested or voetstoots. On a high-volume car these are the cheapest route and, for many parts, the sensible one.
That tiering is the single biggest reason prices vary. After that it is model and engine (a 2.0 Sportage or Sorento part costs far more than the same part for a Picanto), and availability (a part shared across the Picanto/Rio/Cerato range is cheaper than one unique to a low-volume model like the Stinger or Optima). The video below explains the OEM-versus-aftermarket-versus-used trade-off well if you want the longer version.
Service & maintenance parts prices
These are the parts you replace on a routine service, and they are the cheapest category. The figures below are aftermarket, supplied, across the common petrol hatches (Picanto, Rio, Cerato):
| Part | Typical SA price (supplied) |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | R60 - R150 |
| Air filter | R115 - R200 |
| Cabin / pollen filter | R150 (aftermarket) - R500 (genuine) |
| Spark plugs (set of four) | R340 - R640 |
| Front brake pads (set) | R285 - R890 |
| Wiper blades (front pair) | R120 - R350 |
| Major service kit (filters + plugs) | R950 - R3,000 |
A full major service kit — oil, air and fuel filters with a set of plugs — is the efficient way to buy: a genuine Rio kit is about R957, while a newer Cerato 1.6 kit runs nearer R3,000. Buying the items separately is sometimes cheaper but rarely worth the hassle. For the full maintenance range, see our filters and maintenance parts category.
Kia Service & Filter Parts
Oil, air, fuel and cabin filters, plugs and full service kits for the Picanto, Rio, Cerato and Sportage. Tell us your year and engine for the right kit. Browse Kia Rio spares too.
Brakes, suspension & steering parts prices
Wear parts come next. Brakes and shocks are the items most owners replace outside of a service, and aftermarket supply is deep across the range:
| Part | Typical SA price (supplied) |
|---|---|
| Front brake pads (set) | R285 - R890 |
| Brake pad + disc kit (genuine) | from about R4,300 |
| Front shock absorber (each) | about R960 |
| Front brake discs (each) | from about R1,130 |
A pair of front brake pads is the cheap, common job — budget-brand sets start near R285 on sale, with premium Ferodo-grade sets up around R890. Discs and a genuine pad-and-disc kit cost a good deal more, which is why a lot of owners fit quality aftermarket pads to a skimmed or aftermarket disc rather than the full genuine kit. For the full range see our braking system parts category, and on a popular hatch like the Kia Rio most of these are off-the-shelf.
Kia Brakes & Suspension Parts
Pads, discs, calipers, shocks and control arms for the full Kia range, new and used. Send your model and year and we will match the right set.
Electrical parts prices (alternator, starter, battery)
Electrical parts are where a used part saves you the most money, because new aftermarket units are pricey:
| Part | New (supplied) | Used (supplied) |
|---|---|---|
| Alternator | R3,590 - R3,970 | R900 - R2,800 |
| Starter motor | quote | from about R750 |
| Battery | R1,300 - R1,700 | n/a |
A new alternator for a Picanto/Rio is about R3,590-R3,970, while our listed range for a used one is R900-R2,800. The same logic applies to starter motors, where a used unit starts near R750. Batteries are bought new (a Picanto battery is roughly R1,300-R1,700), since a used battery is a false economy. A used Kia Picanto alternator or starter is one of the best-value parts we sell.
Kia Alternators & Starters
Used alternators and starter motors for well below the new price, plus new units. Quote your engine code for the exact match.
Body panels & lights prices
Panels and lights are where you really feel the new-versus-used gap, because a strip-yard panel off a donor car is usually cheaper than a new aftermarket one:
| Part | New aftermarket | Used (strip) |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight assembly | from about R3,700 | from about R2,300 |
| Tail light | quote | from about R1,100 |
| Front bumper (cover) | about R1,830 | from about R1,050 |
| Bonnet | about R3,400 | from about R2,500 |
| Front fender / mudguard | quote | R905 - R1,032 |
| Door mirror (electric) | about R1,550 | quote |
| Windscreen (supplied + fitted) | about R2,400 | n/a |
After a knock, a used panel is usually the smart buy: a used headlight from a donor car is nearer R2,300 against R3,700+ new, and used bumpers, bonnets and fenders follow the same pattern. A windscreen is the exception — it is almost always bought new and quoted fitted (about R2,400 on a Rio), since fitting glass is a specialist job. Browse our Kia body parts range, or send us your model and VIN and we will look for a used panel.
Kia Body Panels & Lights
Headlights, tail lights, bumpers, bonnets, fenders and mirrors — new aftermarket or used strip panels. Send us a photo and your VIN.
Kia parts price list at a glance (2026)
These are supplied prices (the part only). Indicative ranges only, not quotes; prices vary by condition, mileage, supplier and labour rate. Fitment and consumables are extra, and the figure for your exact car depends on model, engine and whether you go genuine, aftermarket or used.
| Part | Typical SA price (supplied) |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | R60 - R150 |
| Air filter | R115 - R200 |
| Spark plugs (set of four) | R340 - R640 |
| Front brake pads (set) | R285 - R890 |
| Front shock absorber (each) | about R960 |
| Door mirror (electric) | about R1,550 |
| Battery | R1,300 - R1,700 |
| Alternator (new) | R3,590 - R3,970 |
| Headlight assembly (new) | R3,700 - R4,500 |
Engines, gearboxes & other big-ticket parts
The parts above are the everyday spend. The big-ticket items — engines, gearboxes, cylinder heads — are always quote-led because price swings hugely on the exact unit and its condition. As a rough guide, from the ranges listed on our own pages:
- Used engines run from R6,500 for a Picanto 1.0 (G3LA) up to R55,000 for a low-mileage D4HB 2.2 CRDi; the Theta II 2.0/2.4 (Sportage, Sorento) is listed at R18,000-R32,000 and the D4CB 2.5 CRDi at R22,000-R38,000. See our Kia engines for sale page for current stock.
- Used gearboxes range from R3,500 for a Picanto 5-speed manual to R28,000 for the Sorento/Carnival 8-speed automatic. Our Kia gearboxes for sale page lists current units, and our full Kia gearbox prices guide breaks the numbers down by model.
Because these are matched to your engine code, never order one on model alone — quote your VIN and we will pull the exact unit.
How to get an accurate Kia parts price
The ranges above get you in the ballpark; an exact price needs three things from you:
- Your VIN or engine code — this is what separates a 1.4 from a 1.6, a petrol from a CRDi, and an early shape from a facelift. The wrong code means the wrong (and wasted) part
- Which tier you want — genuine, aftermarket or used. Tell us your budget and we will quote the sensible option, not the dearest
- New or used — for service parts, new aftermarket is cheap enough to default to; for electrical, body and big-ticket parts, ask for the used price too — the saving is usually large
Send us your VIN and a photo of the part if it is a panel, and we will quote the exact item, with delivery nationwide from Durban North.
