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WTY201709R4 Jul 26, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA, SORENTO, SPORTAGE (2011–2014) — 10 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WARRANTY BULLETIN: 2017-09.R4 - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - This Warranty Bulletin accompanies TSB SC147 Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement and is provided to dealers for specific guidance with claim administration and p
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TSBELE131R1 Jul 21, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA, SORENTO (2017) — 2 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2
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V20I3 Jul 17, 2017
KIA — KIA
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECH TIMES: VOLUME 20, ISSUE 3 2017 - 1 Kia Tops J.D. Power's IQS Rankings For Second Straig
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PS512 Jul 14, 2017
KIA — FORTE (2017–2018) — 2 vehicle combinations
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PITSTOP: QUICK START GUIDE (QSG) DISCOLORATION - Some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles may experience some fading/discoloring (yellowing) of the Quick Start Guide (QSG) installed prior to delivery to your dealer. In the event you encounter
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PT20201-0002R3 Jul 14, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA, SORENTO, SPORTAGE (2011–2014) — 10 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PARTS BULLLETIN: 20201-0002 (Revision 3.1) - This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles.
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WTYCS201605RETIR Jul 10, 2017
KIA — SPORTAGE (2011–2014) — 4 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2016-05 - RETIRED FOR CERTAIN SPORAGE MODEL YEARS - SEE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2017-02. FOR OTHER SPORTAGE MODELS, SEE WTY BULLETIN 2017-09 (SC147).
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WTYCS201606RETIR Jul 10, 2017
KIA — SORENTO (2012–2014) — 3 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2016-06 - RETIRED. SEE WARRANTY BULLETIN 2017-09 (SC147).
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WTYCS201609RETIR Jul 10, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA (2011–2014) — 4 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2016-09 - RETIRED FOR CERTAIN OPTIMA MODEL VEHICLES. SEE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2017-01. FOR OTHER OPTIMA MODELS, SEE WTY BULLETIN2017-09 (SC147)
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WTYCS201701 Jul 7, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA (2014) — 2 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN: 2017-01 - 2014 MY OPTIMA (TF) ENGINE SHORT BLOCK WARRANTY EXTENSION - The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information related to the extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Engine Short
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WTYCS201702 Jul 7, 2017
KIA — SPORTAGE (2014) — 2 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN: 2017-02 - 2014 MY SPORTAGE (SL) ENGINE SHORT BLOCK WARRANTY EXTENSION - The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information related to the extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Engine Short
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TSBTRA066 Jul 5, 2017
KIA — FORTE (2017)
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (SA281) - This bulletin provides information related to the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) equipped on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) 5 Door 1.6T vehicles, produced from September 22, 2016
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TSBELE061CLOSED Jun 30, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA, SORENTO, SOUL (2014) — 3 vehicle combinations
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB CLOSED: SERVICE ACTION: SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XM) NAVIGATION SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA161) - ELE061 / SA161 CLOSED
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PS474 Jun 27, 2017
KIA — CADENZA, FORTE, K900, NIRO, OPTIMA, RIO, SEDONA, SORENTO, SOUL, SPORTAGE (2010–2017) — 57 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.
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TSBCLI036R1 Jun 23, 2017
KIA — SEDONA (2015–2016) — 2 vehicle combinations
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT (SA267) - This bulletin provides information about the A/C discharge hose replacement on certain 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from March 1, 2015 through Marc
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PS483 Jun 22, 2017
KIA — SOUL (2014–2017) — 4 vehicle combinations
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PITSTOP: HEADLIGHTS FLICKER/INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE OR REMAIN ON INDEFINITELY - If a customer has a concern regarding intermittent flickering, inoperative headlights, or that the headlights stay on indefinitely after the vehicle is turned of
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PS453R1 Jun 21, 2017
KIA — SPORTAGE (2017)
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PITSTOP: INTERMITTENT AM/FM RADIO STATIC - Some 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles may experience AM/FM radio static, especially when the vehicle drives over bumps. This condition can be caused by loose connections at the base of the antenna and
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PS502 Jun 21, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA, OPTIMA HYBRID (2015–2016) — 3 vehicle combinations
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PITSTOP: UNABLE TO CONNECT TO UVO ESERVICES - This Pitstop provides information about customer complaints regarding: * ?Unable to connect to UVO eServices using an iPhone?, * ?Connection Error and unable to sync with the UVO App with my iPh
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PS506 Jun 19, 2017
KIA — NIRO (2017)
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: USB AND AUX INOPERATIVE ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) -- This Pitstop provides information regarding the importance of confirming proper USB/AUX function testing during Pre-Delivery inspection (PDI).
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PS508 Jun 19, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA HYBRID (2017) — 2 vehicle combinations
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP: ?FILL INVERTER COOLANT? MESSAGE AFTER REPAIR - Some technicians may report seeing the ?fill inverter coolant? message on the cluster after performing an HEV system service requiring the coolant to be drained. The logic for this mes
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TSBENG170 Jun 19, 2017
KIA — FORTE (2017)
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET FOR DTC P0016 - This bulletin provides the procedure to reset adaptive values on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 through April 26, 2017, which may experience a malfunction in
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TSBBOD107R1 Jun 14, 2017
KIA — SEDONA (2006–2014) — 16 vehicle combinations
160000 STRUCTURE
TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the front door window/door frame
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TSBBOD165 Jun 14, 2017
KIA — SEDONA (2015–2017) — 3 vehicle combinations
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) DRIVE UNIT REPLACEMENT (SA271) - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the power sliding door (PSD) drive unit on some 2015-2017MY Sedona (YP) vehicles, whi
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TSBBOD169R2 Jun 14, 2017
KIA — SORENTO (2017)
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: PANORAMIC SUNSHADE ROLLER GUIDE ADJUSTMENT (SA291A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the panoramic sunshade roller guide on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 16, 2016 to February
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TSBBOD125R2 Jun 13, 2017
KIA — SORENTO (2016)
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
TSB: PANORAMIC SUNROOF SLOW TO CLOSE AND/OR ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN CLOSING - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair a panoramic sunroof that exhibits a slow to close condition and/or abnormal noise when closing, on some 2016MY Sorento
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TSBELE126R1 Jun 12, 2017
KIA — OPTIMA (2016) — 2 vehicle combinations
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: REAR PERSONAL LAMP REPAIR (SA273) - This bulletin provides information related to the rear personal lamp on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 11, 2015 to August 13, 2016, which may experience a
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