These aren't limited to the youngest vehicles, either. Most of the updates (for the Optima, Optima Hybrid, Sedona and Soul EV) support 2015 model year cars, and you can upgrade standard Souls dating as far back as the 2014 model year. While some patches are limited to 2016 (Sorento) or 2017 (Forte, Sportage) models, Kia is still covering a pretty wide swath.

You'll have to register at Kia's MyUVO site to get a notification about the update, but you should hear about it before the end of July. And importantly, you can download it yourself when available -- you won't have to go to the dealership or otherwise wait to install it. Should Kia pull this off without a hitch, you won't have to worry quite so much about buying an older ride.