Navigation Map and Software Update update.

[maypo52]

I just spoke to the KIA navigation solutions support group (888-757-0010) and inquired about when the next software update will be available. The rep told me it should be available in mid-December. I asked what the new version number will be, and he said probably V19. Before I was able to speak to a human, the touch-tone system said the latest version of software was V18 released in Sept. I could not find that version online. The touch-tone system also said the next release would be in mid-December as V18.5. So who knows what it will be. We will see!

 

[BubCam]

I just spoke to the KIA navigation solutions support group (888-757-0010) and inquired about when the next software update will be available. The rep told me it should be available in mid-December. I asked what the new version number will be, and he said probably V19. Before I was able to speak to a human, the touch-tone system said the latest version of software was V18 released in Sept. I could not find that version online. The touch-tone system also said the next release would be in mid-December as V18.5. So who knows what it will be. We will see!

Thanks for getting some info on next update, I look regularly for updates.

 

[MNBackpacker]

About a week ago, my nav displayed a notice that the next update would contain an update to the rear camera, and that I should not drive the vehicle while the update is installed. First time I ever recall getting a "pre warning" so to speak. I figured that meant one would be arriving OTA shortly...

 

[KMiles]

I had that same message. Today it says: "There are ongoing updates. Preparing to install the Infotainment System Software." The message says that if the vehicle is turned off, the update will continue at the next vehicle start-up. Software Version: ON_PE.USA.55W_M.V014.010.250818

I'm guessing it will finish up over the next couple of days while driving. I usually get a message when the install has completed.

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[MNBackpacker]

Mine took the update yesterday afternoon when I turned the car off. Took about 20 minutes. It presented a QR code for the update details, which can be found here: October 2025 Navigation Map and Software Update > Notice | Official Kia Navigation Update Website

Peculiar, the Telluride isn't listed for eligible vehicles available to download, yet it arrived via OTA.

 

[marcbarnhart]

I have a 2025 S and the OTA update came this morning and when I hit details it said it would update the maps and would take about 20 minutes.

 

[BubCam]

I am confused . . .

 

[marcbarnhart]

I will also say i have Kia Access subscription and I think that is part of that to let them update OTA.

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[KMiles]

My 2024 finally installed the update this afternoon. When I started the car it asked if I wanted to start now or later and warned me that it would take about 20 minutes and that I wouldn't have any audio or backup camera during the update. I had about a 20 minute drive across town so I clicked ok to start it. The screen went blank and the radio turned off. After a minute or so the screen started up and the radio came back on for a minute. It then turned off and a screen came up with a message: "Updating... The update will continue even if the vehicle is turned off. During the update all features, including the rear camera and audio, are restricted." Other than the navigation screen, everything else worked including the heads-up display. After 17 minutes the radio came back on and then the system rebooted. I was surprised that right at 20 minutes, everything came back to full functionality. Everything seems to be working fine, but I don't see any of the changes yet. It also indicates the map has been updated, but I didn't see anything different from before.

 

[MNBackpacker]

The only difference I've noticed so far, and maybe I'm imagining it, was that I thought before when I put a device on a wireless charger it would put the little icon to indicate charging or charged for a few seconds on the top of the screen and then disappear. Now it appears to stay the entire time by phone is on the pad.
I haven't tested yet to see if they restored the ability to have different volume levels for the different input types, but darn I miss when that used to work...

 

[marcbarnhart]

Map updated a few roads that were new in our area and it added the traffic lights I think on the display, which i find annoying. Not sure what else it updated but had to turn down the speaking nav volume again because we have too many traffic cameras where I live and it's a lot sometimes

 

[Maddog241]

And still nothing for the 2022 with Gen 5W system in my 2022.

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[KMiles]

I don't know if you're really missing much of anything. The last two have been mostly map updates. I have not seen or found any new functionality. The improved functionality seems mostly aimed at the electric Kia's.

 

[MrMCar]

Improvements to functionality and useability aside;

In vehicle map updates have always been woefully out of date. I started in the business when navigation was something new. Initially map updates were sent to the dealers on CD. We would then load the CD into the vehicle to be updated usually about an hour (whilst other work in progress) to update the navigation with new roads, changes and some establishments (stores, restaurants etc.) to bring increased functionality. What a PITA.

Now updates are sent via the cloud into ones vehicle. Still from just about all that I've seen (unsure about Tesla) at best; the in vehicle maps are woefully behind.
The reality is, that Google Maps and Waze (owned by Google) has the ultimate power of billions of users and instant phone data. Also input from geeky (not a slight!) members that input changes. Which are most usually accepted within 24 hours, most usually sooner.

Nothing will bring about meaningful changes to how well any navigation system any faster than the 800 pound gorilla in the room's system; Google and their various maps platforms. When it comes to getting from point A to point B. For better or worse, there's nothing faster (bring to market updating) than Google.

On my yearly seasonal migrations, we pass a nice new Loves Fuel and Truckstop, of which we welcome as a stop along the way. It took Kia just about a year to finally make it appear on the sidebar part of the maps for fuel stations.
It's just how it is. Google Et Al. have all the metadata. If you want it, auto manufacturer's must pay.

I can say that I'm happy with Kia keeping my navigation system still operational into it's second year of ownership. Conversely; My wife's Toyota Crown, Toyota's most expensive car (car, not truck or SUV) had the navigation system turned off (made unavailable) from the 366th day of ownership. Even just to see a map, would be nice!
No dice. Instead we're greeted with a Splash screen every time we start the car, asking us to subscribe to the navigation system, for a fee naturally. Worse yest, I have yet to find a way to somehow hack the system and at the very least, turn the advertisement to OFF. Lexus, not so. Shame on you Toyota.
I digress...