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PS472
Oct 28, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), etc. equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied
TSB-BOD153
Oct 28, 2016
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT POWER SEAT BACK BOARD STRAP REPOSITIONING (SA249) - This bulletin provides information related to the repositioning of the front power seat back board strap for 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from December
TSB-BOD155
Oct 28, 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-ELE044R1
Oct 28, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TSB: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or H
TSB-TRA064
Oct 28, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TCU UPGRADE ? DRIVING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (SA251) - This bulletin provides information related to the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software upgrade for some 2017MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T-GDI vehicles produced from Ap
TSB-ELE112
Oct 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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-ELE118
Oct 27, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE-FUEL DOOR OPEN LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA247) - This bulletin provides information related to the BCM (Body Control Module) software upgrade on 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles to improve the fuel door open logic. T
TSB-TRA063
Oct 27, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TCU UPGRADE ? DRIVING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (SA250) - This bulletin provides information related to the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software upgrade for some 2017MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L GDI vehicles produced from Ap
TSB-TRA062R1
Oct 26, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TCU UPGRADE ? DRIVING PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (SA246) - This bulletin provides information related to the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software upgrade for some 2017MY Sorento (UMa) 3.3L GDI vehicles produced from Ap
PS475
Oct 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, i
TSB-ELE117
Oct 21, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: NAVIGATION SOFTWARE UPDATE - NO SIRIUS TRAFFIC DISPLAY - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the Navigation software on some Sportage (SL), Cadenza (VG), Optima (QF/TF), and Optima (TF HEV) vehicles, which may experience
TSB-SC135R1
Oct 14, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
TSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced fr
V19I5
Oct 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECH TIMES - VOLUME 19, ISSUE 5: INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 1 KDS Mobile and Visual Support Systems 2 Techline FAQs 2 Latest Technical Service Bulletins, Service Actions and Campaigns 3 2017 Cadenza (YG) Introduction & Technical Highlights 4 2
PS470
Oct 11, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PITSTOP: KIA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER GUIDELINES (2016) - The purpose of the Kia Technical Center (Techline) is to assist Kia dealers with Kia vehicle repair related technical concerns.
TSB-ENG160
Oct 11, 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-ELE116R1
Oct 4, 2016
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM DTC C180508 (SA243) - This bulletin provides information related to the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from April 5, 2016 to September
TSB-SST035R2
Oct 4, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: KIA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (KDS) REQUIREMENTS - This bulletin provides information relating to the introduction of the KDS, the first mobile based diagnostic tool for Kia vehicles. To offer the best possible service experience for your cust
PS266R1
Sep 30, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. T
PS457
Sep 30, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
PITSTOP: VARIANT CODING INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNITS (IBAU) - WHEN REPLACING THE INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT, IT IS NECESSARY TO PERFORM VARIANT CODING OF THE NEW MODULE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO VARIANT CODING CLICK TH
TSBELE116
Sep 30, 2016
271000 LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM DTC C180508 (SA243) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) ON SOME 2017MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 5, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER
TSBENG159
Sep 29, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2014 TO JUNE 14, 2016, 2016MY OPTIMA (JF/JFA)
SC136OWNER
Sep 23, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC136): DEAR KIA SORENTO OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ON THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) ON CERTAIN 2017 KIA SORENTO VEHICLES WI
TSBENG157
Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR PULLEY. SOME 2014-16MY FORTE (YD) VEHICLES WITH 1.8L AND 2.0L NU ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE AN UNUSUAL ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE THAT IS SOMETIMES MOR
TSBENG148R4
Sep 20, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB REV4: CHATTER/RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD SOAK - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER REPLACEMENT ON SOME 2014~16MY CADENZA (VG), PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH JANUARY 7, 2016, AND SOME 20
SC135OWNER
Sep 19, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC135) - DEAR KIA OWNER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER IN YOUR VEHICLE.