Kia Picanto Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the Picanto, a documented case on a related model saw all three mount bolts on one side genuinely shear off completely, leaving nothing holding the engine.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — engine mount (aftermarket) Febi 179217 / Swag 33106191

Accuracy note: Covers the Kia Picanto (2017-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Engine mounts are sold by position (left, right, front, rear, upper, lower), and the right one depends on the engine, the gearbox (manual, automatic or dual-clutch) and the trim. The references below are examples from the UK aftermarket catalogue for the engines checked on this generation, so match your own engine code and gearbox before ordering; the carmaker's own numbers are not quoted in those listings, so check the genuine mount against your VIN if you want a guaranteed match.

Engine Mount — Rear (aftermarket)	Febi 179217, Swag 33106191
Engine Mount — Front (aftermarket)	Febest HYMB-SBR-KIT (auto)
Genuine (OE) number	Not quoted in the catalogue listings — mounts differ by engine and gearbox, so order the genuine ones against your VIN
Fitment notes	The listing above shows examples for the engines checked; petrol, diesel, manual and automatic versions often use different mounts, and cars usually have more than one mount.

A Genuinely Alarming, Real Failure Mode Worth Knowing About — Kia Picanto Engine Mount

This is genuinely worth knowing beyond simple rubber wear: one documented case on a related model saw all three bolts securing an engine mount shear off completely, leaving absolutely nothing physically holding that side of the engine in place. Worth having any mount with unusual movement or a persistent knock inspected properly rather than assuming it's simply cosmetic wear.

A genuinely useful, practical diagnostic technique worth trying: switching the engine off and paying attention to how it settles can be revealing — a pronounced swinging or rocking motion as the engine comes to rest points toward a mount that's lost its proper damping ability.

It's also genuinely worth knowing a money-relevant distinguishing test: with the car in neutral, giving the engine a few gentle revs — if the vibration reduces or disappears, this points toward a mount issue, whereas vibration that persists regardless of engine speed in neutral is more consistent with a failing dual mass flywheel, a considerably more expensive component.

Kia Picanto Engine Mount: Watch: Replacing It

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This video shows a closely related car on the same platform, so the mount positions and fixings can differ slightly on yours.

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Kia Picanto Engine Mount: What It Does

Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the Picanto use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.

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Kia Picanto Engine Mount: Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.

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The same part, covered across other Kia models.