2012 KIA Forte Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2012 KIA Forte

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2018-06-01	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC165.
2017-12-01	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC158.
2020-12-02	ENGINE	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The KSDS software update is not yet available for 2014-2015 Forte and Forte Koup and 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid vehicles. A second letter will be sent to those vehicle owners once the software update is available. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC200.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 KIA Forte

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Bought new from dealership with 40km December 3rd 2012.
Always highway driven in Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada by my wife, a Community Health Worker.
Being in a remote area, she spends alot of time on the road and so we do our own oil changes.
Filters always bought from dealership (invoices in hand).
First 5000km we used Mobil1 5w20 Engine Oil (non-synthetic).
From that point on we did changes at intervals ranging from 5000km to 6000km using the same Brand and grade but the Full Synthetic blend.
I\'m a strong believer that oil and filters are much cheaper then engines and that it should be taken very seriously. I even have our own Oil Change Stickers for the windshields!
Draining the oil in any of our vehicles, I always flush out the remaining oil from the bottom of the pan by adding fresh oil until it runs clear out the drain plug. Doesn\'t take much really.

Yesterday (Jan 12 2017), during a 1h routine travel down the highway at its rated speed (90km/h), a faint knock started within the last 5 minutes of our destination when the engine would be above 2000rpm.
We needed to turn the ventilation and radio off to hear it.
No CEL or Oil Indicator Lights, sweet nothing. Idling nothing could be heard.
Checked the Oil Temp Display and it was just under the Normal Operating Temp (I mean 1 pixel down from the center line…).
We stopped, turned off the engine. I checked the oil, was at the upper mark. No burnt smell, no strange color. It\'s next oil change was due in 2000km (notice how I said WAS).
Started the car back up, very slowly reved the engine. No knock.
Proceeded to our destination. Once it got under load (just by accelerating) it came back.
This time turned off the engine and called the dealership we usually go to for service.
Car just had the rear exhaust portion replaced, as well as tranny fluid flush withing the last 3000km.
Talked to the Service Manager, Mike Nikolic. I explained to him what happened and what I had checked already.
He asked if we had extended warranty, which we dont (we expected the car to last at least until it was paid!)
His recommendation was to make sure the Engine Coolant was topped off since it was really cold and, take it easy.
These engines will knock when cold and not enough coolant he said…
What kind of service manager would recommend that when a customer mentions that an engine is knocking.
So heeded the advice and checked the fluids. They were all good, of course since I check them regularly.
So we started the car back up, same thing. No knock, not a sound, just the usual injectors clicking.
Once back on the road again, at 60km/h (as we were taking it easy), the knock came back with a vengeance.
Within 10km of it starting back up, a connecting rod blew a hole in the block (pictured).
The cabin filled with burnt oil smoke, shrapnel flew everywhere on the road, not to mention the oil.
Luckily no other car were directly behind us as we were taking it easy, as recommended.
Put the car in neutral and was lucky enough we got it in a double lane section of the highway so traffic could still kinda safely pass beside us.
I should mention at this point that the local Outside temp at the time was -17F, this area has been touched by a mighty cold snap this winter, its been horrible.
So needless to say being stranded on a section of highway with NO cell coverage at these temperature is simply damn nasty.
It was 5PM when the towing showed up, 1h30m after the phone call, which we had to find Cell Service to make.

Final KM Count on the Forte odometer : 138801, 4 years and 40 days after purchase.
I personally drive a Honda CRV 2001 as a beater, 437284km…16 years later and counting.
I guess what should one expect from a car company who uses rodents as their mascots…

When we got home, we started googling Kia Forte 2.4L Knock. Found very interesting information, this issue is not isolated! And Kia knows about it but denies it from what I can understand.
Reading on the internet about the class action lawsuits against Kia/Hyundai, the wording Sudden Connecting Rod Bearing Catastrophic Failure is pretty much the exact sum of what happened here.
At this point its needless to say how pissed off and infuriated we are.
The wife never had a car fail on her in this manner, she was quite shook up by it, none the less by the treacherous temperatures we were subdued to because of this sudden unexpected failure.

When we contacted Mike the following day(the service manager from Penticton, BC dealership)(13/01/2017), he again asked about the extended warranty.
When given no as an answer, he pretty much said well its gonna cost alot to fix and your 40000 out of warranty.
When told she needed a car to work, he answered his neighbor is selling a Tempo for 800$…
Pardon my language but who the fuck is this clown and how is he a service manager at a car stealership? (I think I answered my own question there…)
He then simply said its a corporate thing and he can\'t do anything about it when she mentioned the information we had found the night before.

One more thing which is worth mentioning. I maintain the family\'s vehicles, 2 gas cars and 1 diesel truck. Since I use an oil burner to heat our shop, I recycle the used engine oil by filtering it and using it in the waste oil burner for heat.
That said, I\'ve NEVER seen any metal shavings, filings or pieces of any kind in any of my filters.
Had I seen some, I can guarantee I would of hauled the car to the dealership before the warranty expired because of all the highway millage she puts on it for traveling.
We have been doing more then the recommended maintenance on the car with quality parts and fluids, always following or exceeding the manufacturer specs.
No warning indicator lights have ever come on, else then the normal when putting the key in before starting the engine.

Having a reliable car in this area is of great importance even more when community people\'s health is at play.
The main reason she bought it new in the first place.
Now she is stuck with 1 more year of payments and a 8000$ balloon payment to go towards a hunk of junk now littering our country property.
Fixing it is pointless as the cost is more then its blue book value!
Thanks Kia.

Date			Component
2019-03-04			NULL
2017-01-15

175 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 KIA Forte

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Date			Component
2021-05-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11415651
2021-04-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11407128
2021-04-12			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11407607
2021-04-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11407775
2021-04-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11407128
2021-04-05			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11406487
2021-04-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11406090
2021-03-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11399889
2021-03-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11399470
2021-02-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11398016
2021-03-01			SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11398324
2021-03-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11398703
2021-02-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397802
2021-02-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397589
2021-02-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11396480
2021-02-13			ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11396028
2021-02-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11396116
2016-10-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 10919673
2017-07-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11002899
2017-06-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11000121
2017-05-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 10991561
2017-05-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 10991833
2017-05-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10984725
2017-04-18			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10979188
2017-04-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10972281
2017-04-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 10971251
2017-07-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11006631
2017-02-16			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10955021
2021-01-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11390903
2021-01-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11390717
2021-01-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11388894
2021-01-29			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11390612
2021-01-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11386061
2021-01-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11386425
2020-12-22			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11384634
2021-01-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11387442
2020-12-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11382784
2020-12-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11384357
2020-12-18			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11384011
2020-12-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11378120
2020-12-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11378597
2020-12-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11383231
2020-12-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11378195
2020-12-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11384573
2020-12-09			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11378644
2020-11-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11376959
2020-11-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11376768
2020-12-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11377821
2017-01-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10943968
2016-12-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10937029
2020-10-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11366704
2020-10-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11365607
2020-09-28			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11361463
2020-08-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11351504
2020-08-13			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11349101
2020-08-01			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11342636
2020-07-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11340172
2020-06-11			STEERING ODI Number: 11328396
2020-05-30			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11326625
2020-05-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11324356
2020-05-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11324127
2020-05-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11323482
2020-03-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11316604
2020-02-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11311653
2020-03-02			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11315524
2020-03-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11315382
2020-02-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11309122
2020-02-06			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 11307568
2019-12-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11292228
2019-12-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11291822
2019-12-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11290669
2019-12-05			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 11287218
2019-12-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11286390
2019-11-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11278844
2019-10-21			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11269925
2019-10-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11271211
2019-08-20			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 11245143
2019-08-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11241026
2019-07-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11232146
2019-07-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11233438
2019-07-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11234290
2019-10-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11266924
2019-09-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11252897
2019-09-03			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11252883
2019-05-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11208649
2019-05-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11204913
2019-04-04			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11193846
2019-04-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11194388
2019-06-27			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11222910
2019-06-16			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11220465
2019-02-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11174385
2019-01-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11172405
2018-10-03			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11133136
2018-09-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11130153
2018-08-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11123275
2018-05-31			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11099038
2018-05-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11098392
2018-05-16			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11094156
2018-05-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11091220
2018-05-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11092008
2018-04-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT \| SERVICE BRAKES \| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11088729
2019-03-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11190391
2019-03-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11189814
2019-03-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11190657
2019-03-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11190645
2019-03-20			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11190284
2019-03-07			STEERING ODI Number: 11184828
2019-03-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11184940
2019-03-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11186656
2019-03-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11185087
2019-03-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11183943
2019-02-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11176251
2018-04-03			STEERING ODI Number: 11082657
2018-03-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11080341
2018-03-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11076880
2018-03-07			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11076607
2018-11-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11153648
2018-11-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11151581
2018-11-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11151577
2018-11-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11150321
2018-11-09			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11150286
2018-10-15			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11140347
2018-10-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11142573
2018-08-10			AIR BAGS \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11119248
2018-08-13			WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS ODI Number: 11119567
2018-07-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11113334
2018-07-09			AIR BAGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11110215
2018-07-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11105179
2018-01-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11065330
2017-12-29			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11057344
2017-10-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11040818
2017-10-17			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11033991
2017-10-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11031742
2017-09-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11022087
2016-06-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10881257
2016-06-03			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10872290
2016-05-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 10865412
2016-05-15			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10865029
2016-03-10			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10845985
2016-01-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10823289
2016-01-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10821478
2015-11-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10789853
2015-10-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10781341
2015-10-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10781050
2015-07-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10733474
2015-07-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 10734904
2015-06-10			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10724464
2015-05-06			EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ODI Number: 10715012
2015-04-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10705047
2015-04-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10705295
2015-03-16			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10694593
2015-02-09			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10682098
2014-12-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10669052
2014-12-30			TIRES ODI Number: 10669050
2014-12-13			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10664064
2014-11-19			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10659504
2014-11-26			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10661044
2014-10-24			WHEELS:RIM ODI Number: 10649762
2014-10-01			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10640520
2014-09-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10637271
2014-09-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10631521
2014-07-14			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10610525
2014-06-27			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10606380
2013-10-22			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS ODI Number: 10548896
2013-08-12			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10534939
2013-07-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10531617
2013-07-09			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10523833
2013-05-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10511950
2013-05-20			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10512771
2013-03-25			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10504478
2013-01-02			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10490832
2012-12-21			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10489463
2013-01-02			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10490755
2012-10-17			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10480912
2012-04-18			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10455641

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7 Investigations for 2012 KIA Forte

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2018-03-16	2019-08-30	SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
2018-03-16	2019-08-30	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2018-03-16	2019-08-30	AIR BAGS
2018-03-16	2019-08-30	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
2018-03-16	2019-08-30	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2018-03-16	2019-08-30	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
2018-03-16	2019-08-30	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

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73 Service Alerts for 2012 KIA Forte

Date	Description
2021-10-05	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-23	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	160000 STRUCTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-24	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: – TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-21	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-29	010000 STEERING TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin is issued to provide information about the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some vehicles which might experience a â¿¿knockâ¿ noise originating from the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-29	016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin is issued to provide information about the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some vehicles which might experience a â¿¿knockâ¿ noise originating from the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-16	106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT TSB – DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY – This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-20	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB – IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) – This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) – This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-27	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-22	010000 STEERING TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-11	010000 STEERING TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-11	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-11	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-22	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 – This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-05	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC141 ? UNDERBODY ? ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-05	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-05	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 – SERVICE CAMPAIGN – Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals – Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-06	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS TSB: SC141 – SERVICE CAMPAIGN – APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL – To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-25	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY BY MODEL – THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY FOR KIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW FOR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-08	010000 STEERING TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – Rev 2 – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-29	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS – If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-21	130000 VISIBILITY TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING – Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the spe Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-21	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING – Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the spe Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-28	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS TSB: SC141 – SERVICE CAMPAIGN – APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL – To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-10	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER LETTER – Advises Owners of certain 2011-2013 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used of a service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion materi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-31	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION – This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-31	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION – This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-04	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-15	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PITSTOP: THERMOSTAT RE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE – REPEAT REPAIR (DTC P0128) – WHEN DIAGNOSING A FORTE RETURNING WITH A REPEAT DTC P0128 AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE THERMOSTAT, REMOVE THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING TO VERIFY IF THE THERMOSTAT WAS INSTAL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-15	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PITSTOP: THERMOSTAT RE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE – REPEAT REPAIR (DTC P0128) – WHEN DIAGNOSING A FORTE RETURNING WITH A REPEAT DTC P0128 AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE THERMOSTAT, REMOVE THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING TO VERIFY IF THE THERMOSTAT WAS INSTAL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS) TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-23	140000 AIR BAGS PITSTOP: ACU VARIANT CODING AFTER PARTS SUPERSESSION – KMA HAS RECEIVED REPORTS OF SOME 2011~13MY OPTIMA AND 2010~13MY FORTE VEHICLES NOT ACCEPTING THE VARIANT CODE LISTED ON KGIS, FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. IN SOM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-10-19	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: KDS – AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) – THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-10-19	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: KDS – AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) – THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-11-01	111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES KIA: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEGATIVE (-) AND THE POSITIVE (+) BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL FOR SOME VEHICLES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-01	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-01-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING KIA: VCM ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT AND ECM UPGRADE-TD/SL 2.0/2.4L MIL ON WITH DTC P200A. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-03	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: 6-SPD. A/T ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET /RELEARN – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE PCM/TCM. AFTER THE ADAPTIVE VALUES A Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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175 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 KIA Forte

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