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SC141DPSM
Dec 5, 2016
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the u
SC141QA
Dec 5, 2016
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC141 ? UNDERBODY ? ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
TSB-BOD152R1
Dec 5, 2016
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DELTA GARNISH AND FRONT BUMPER GAP/WIND NOISE ADJUSTMENT (SA248) - This bulletin provides the information for applying soundproof padding to the Delta Garnish on 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from December 10,
TSB-BOD157
Dec 2, 2016
124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
TSB -SERVICE ACTION: REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - SA256 - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outer rear combination lamp pads on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 24, 2016 to October 13, 2016,
TSB-BOD161
Dec 2, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB - LUGGAGE SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the luggage side trims on 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to August 16, 2016, which may experience a concern with high cabi
TSB-BOD160
Nov 30, 2016
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
TSB: COMBINED TSB / SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WINDOW MOTOR REPLACEMENT (SA260) - This bulletin describes the procedure to replace both rear door power window motors on some 2014-15MY Forte (YD) vehicles, produced from February 1, 2013 throu
TSB-CLI020R1
Nov 22, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: PASSENGER FLOOR WET DURING A/C OPERATION - This bulletin provides information relating to the possible presence of moisture on the passenger side floor during A/C operation on some Rio (UB) vehicles, produced from June 21, 2011 to Marc
TSB-ELE119
Nov 21, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO GEN 4.0 TYPE B (SA253) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Audio Gen 4.0 Type B software on some 2017MY Soul (PS), produced from July 12, 2016 to August 26, 2016, which may e
TSBBOD116
Nov 20, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SERVICE ACTION: POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) INSPECTION AND/OR REPAIR (SA210) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND/OR REPAIR THE POWER SLIDING DOORS (PSD) OF SOME 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JANUARY 6, 2015
TSB-BOD152
Nov 19, 2016
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DELTA GARNISH AND FRONT BUMPER GAP/WIND NOISE ADJUSTMENT (SA248) - This bulletin provides the information for applying soundproof padding to the Delta Garnish on 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from December 10,
TSB-FUE035
Nov 19, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB:V6 FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all the fuel injectors on some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, which may experience an intermittent rough idle on cold starts. When addressing the concern of
TSB-ENG158R2
Nov 18, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA240A) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade and inspection of the VCM motor (Actuation Test) of some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from August 28, 2015
V19I6
Nov 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECH TIME: Volume 19, Issue 6 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 1 2016 Kia Elite Certification 2 Techline FAQs 2 Latest Technical Service Bulletins, Service Actions and Campaigns 3 Tech Line 2016-2017 Holiday Hours 3 2017 Niro New Model Technical Tr
PS472R1
Nov 15, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipp
TSB-BOD148R1
Nov 15, 2016
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
TSB: SUNROOF BUZZING NOISE - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from September 28, 2015 to June 20, 2016, which may exhibit a buzzing noise that may increase with intensity in conjunction with
TSB-ENG160R1
Nov 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 - This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento
TSB-TRA060R1
Nov 15, 2016
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AXLE DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT (SA241) - This bulletin provides information on some 2016MY Optima (JF) vehicles, produced in South Korea from March 24, 2016 to April 8, 2016, which may exhibit a noise originating from the
TSB-BOD155R1
Nov 11, 2016
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AUTO LOCK MODE CHANGE (SA255) - This bulletin provides the procedure to change the automatic door lock setting on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from April 7, 2016 to August 15, 2016, which may be defaulte
TSB-BOD156
Nov 10, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WITH HIGH EFFORT TO OPEN/CLOSE (SA254) - This bulletin provides the procedure to lubricate the rear door checkers on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from September 7, 2016 to October 6, 2016, which
TSB-ENG161
Nov 9, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in
TSB-SST049
Nov 9, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) FIRMWARE UPDATE - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform the Audio Update Module (AUM) firmware update to ensure compatibility with the new Audio 4.0 head units (standard on 17MY Soul (PS) and Sedona
TSB-ELE112R1
Nov 8, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE BLUETOOTH PAIRING ISSUE (SA239) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 to August 12,
TSB-GEN085
Nov 4, 2016
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
TSB-TRA065
Nov 3, 2016
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TCU UPGRADE ? DRIVING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (SA257) - This bulletin provides information related to the TCU (Transmission Control Unit) software upgrade of some 2017MY Sportage (QL) 2.0T-GDI/2.4GDI vehicles produced f
TSB-TRA055
Oct 31, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.