2012 KIA Sportage Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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

4 Recalls for 2012 KIA Sportage

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2019-02-15	ENGINE	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage. Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC174.
2018-12-19	ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC172.
2017-03-31	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC147.
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 Sportage

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Date			Component
2017-07-07
2015-02-20			wheel/axle

313 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 KIA Sportage

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Date			Component
2021-05-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11415937
2021-05-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11415937
2018-04-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11090477
2021-05-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11415050
2021-03-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11405573
2021-03-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11405703
2021-01-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11389211
2021-03-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11398944
2021-02-24			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| STEERING ODI Number: 11397789
2021-02-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11395916
2016-11-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 10924163
2016-10-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 10915643
2016-10-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 10911087
2017-07-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11003697
2017-07-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11002799
2017-06-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11000764
2017-07-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11003228
2017-06-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 10994480
2017-06-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 10992670
2017-05-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 10991094
2017-05-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 10991919
2017-05-31			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10992507
2017-06-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 10993062
2017-05-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 10984458
2017-04-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 10981480
2017-04-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 10981127
2017-04-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 10980415
2017-04-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 10981194
2017-04-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 10979929
2017-04-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10971599
2017-08-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11013511
2017-08-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11013480
2017-08-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11014160
2017-07-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11010641
2017-07-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11011188
2017-07-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11011632
2017-07-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11010832
2017-08-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11011894
2016-08-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 10899745
2016-08-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 10894262
2021-01-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11389215
2021-01-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11389211
2021-01-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11387824
2021-01-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11386067
2020-12-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11384850
2020-12-18			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11384133
2020-12-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11378359
2020-12-06			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11378156
2020-12-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11383642
2016-12-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 10937279
2016-12-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 10938677
2020-11-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11373535
2020-11-11			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11374214
2020-11-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11373674
2020-10-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11364429
2020-10-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11366460
2020-10-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11365485
2020-10-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11366217
2020-09-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11360985
2020-09-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11361696
2020-10-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11362426
2020-10-07			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11363302
2020-10-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11363597
2020-10-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11363282
2020-09-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11361746
2020-09-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11360460
2020-08-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11351876
2020-08-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11351147
2020-08-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11348877
2020-08-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11348854
2020-08-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11350301
2020-07-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11341679
2020-07-16			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11339775
2020-07-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11338642
2020-07-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11339384
2020-07-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11340436
2020-07-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11338389
2020-07-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11339805
2020-07-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11337077
2020-06-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11331681
2020-06-30			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11331673
2020-05-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11325724
2020-05-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11324845
2020-05-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11326550
2020-05-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11325425
2020-05-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11323226
2020-05-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11324280
2020-05-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11323448
2020-04-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11320967
2020-03-23			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11319002
2020-03-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11317023
2020-03-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11316259
2020-03-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11318688
2020-03-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11318104
2020-03-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11315883
2020-02-22			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11310717
2020-02-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11311025
2020-03-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11315468
2020-03-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11315926
2020-03-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11315590
2020-02-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11311704
2020-02-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11310587
2020-02-09			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11308003
2020-02-11			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11308506
2020-02-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11309145
2020-02-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11307493
2020-01-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11299161
2020-01-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11299456
2020-01-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11299415
2020-01-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11300095
2020-01-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11296626
2020-01-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11296745
2019-12-19			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11290015
2019-12-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11290180
2019-12-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11291514
2019-12-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11290799
2019-12-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11287458
2019-12-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11288868
2019-11-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11281231
2019-11-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11280486
2019-11-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11280451
2019-11-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11280433
2019-11-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11279653
2019-10-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11271689
2019-10-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11276873
2019-08-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11245766
2019-08-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11245267
2019-08-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11246285
2019-08-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11251944
2019-08-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11245833
2019-08-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11244544
2019-08-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11244533
2019-08-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11243863
2019-08-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11241954
2019-08-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11243985
2019-07-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11240384
2019-08-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11241744
2019-07-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11240858
2019-08-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11241501
2019-07-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11240629
2019-07-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11235331
2019-07-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11240954
2019-07-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11240591
2019-07-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11232027
2019-07-19			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11233492
2019-07-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11231817
2019-10-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11269006
2019-10-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11267748
2019-10-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11267230
2019-10-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11265960
2019-09-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11259073
2019-09-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11258905
2019-10-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11266824
2019-10-04			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11266021
2019-09-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11258427
2019-10-02			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11265649
2019-09-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11256796
2019-09-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11255550
2019-09-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11255534
2019-09-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11253438
2019-05-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11209374
2019-05-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11206604
2019-05-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11208784
2019-05-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11207538
2019-05-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11207363
2019-04-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11203882
2019-05-08			ENGINE \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11206342
2019-05-01			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11205058
2019-05-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11205564
2019-04-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11203687
2019-04-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11194244
2019-04-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11193942
2019-07-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11231367
2019-07-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11229771
2019-07-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11230793
2019-07-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11230775
2019-06-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11221586
2019-06-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11221870
2019-06-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11228475
2019-06-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11222894
2019-06-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11222144
2019-06-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11218496
2019-06-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11220326
2019-06-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11218990
2019-06-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11217654
2019-05-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11217205
2019-05-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11210372
2019-05-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11217010
2019-02-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11174445
2019-01-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11166715
2019-01-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11171319
2019-01-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11170248
2019-01-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11170246
2019-01-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11171116
2019-01-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11169855
2019-01-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11170454
2018-12-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11163511
2019-01-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11165831
2018-12-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11163763
2019-01-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11165692
2019-01-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11165148
2018-12-08			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11157058
2018-12-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11161262
2018-10-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11139268
2018-09-30			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11132322
2018-10-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11133279
2018-10-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11139189
2018-10-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11139888
2018-09-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11129855
2018-09-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11131602
2018-09-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11128445
2018-08-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11123283
2018-08-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11121265
2018-08-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11121115
2018-08-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11122115
2018-08-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11123109
2018-06-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11099328
2018-05-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11096812
2018-05-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11096624
2018-05-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11097901
2018-05-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11092175
2018-05-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11092240
2018-04-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11088364
2018-04-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11090477
2019-03-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11190571
2019-03-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11187312
2019-03-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11190690
2019-03-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11190669
2019-03-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11192115
2019-03-11			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11185919
2019-03-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11184371
2019-03-12			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11186190
2019-03-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11184178
2019-03-01			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11183490
2019-02-28			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11183294
2019-02-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11176452
2019-02-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11179925
2018-03-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11078455
2018-03-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11080142
2018-02-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11075541
2018-03-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11076114
2018-03-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11076549
2018-02-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11067083
2018-02-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11073206
2018-12-07			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ODI Number: 11156783
2018-12-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11155954
2018-11-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11154692
2018-12-03			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11155566
2018-11-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11151775
2018-11-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11152463
2018-10-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11143848
2018-10-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11143475
2018-10-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11143775
2018-10-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11144105
2018-10-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11142236
2018-10-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11141582
2018-10-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11140625
2018-10-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11142947
2018-10-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11141842
2018-08-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11119374
2018-08-05			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11115794
2018-08-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11119681
2018-08-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11115058
2018-07-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11114074
2018-07-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11114225
2018-07-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11112182
2018-07-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11113247
2018-07-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11112910
2018-07-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11114153
2018-07-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11112287
2018-07-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11114798
2018-07-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11111721
2018-07-13			ENGINE \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11111135
2018-07-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11110625
2018-07-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11111339
2018-06-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11103725
2018-01-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11065829
2017-12-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11056711
2017-12-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11055332
2017-12-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11053653
2017-12-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11052659
2017-11-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11051058
2017-11-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11048115
2017-11-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11048085
2017-11-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11051379
2017-10-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11034261
2017-10-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11040348
2017-09-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11024652
2017-09-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11024909
2017-09-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11022884
2017-09-12			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 11022867
2017-08-23			STEERING ODI Number: 11019231
2016-03-15			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10849878
2016-03-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10840083
2015-10-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10781245
2015-03-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10695490
2014-12-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY ODI Number: 10661631
2014-06-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 10598256
2014-04-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 10578489
2014-03-24			ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| STEERING ODI Number: 10574623
2014-03-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10569079
2014-03-11			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10568550
2014-03-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10572950
2013-11-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10552315
2013-01-31			VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ODI Number: 10495354
2012-11-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 10485272
2012-09-10			STRUCTURE \| VISIBILITY/WIPER \| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10474447
2012-03-30			STEERING ODI Number: 10453522
2012-03-05			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10450350
2011-10-27			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10432967
2011-09-16			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10425730
2011-09-11			STRUCTURE:BODY \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10424659
2018-07-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11110800

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1 Investigations for 2012 KIA Sportage

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2017-05-18		ENGINE

Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

196 Service Alerts for 2012 KIA Sportage

Date	Description
2022-04-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP: INJECTOR HARNESS ROUTING FOR PI1802Y/Z AND PI1803Y/Z ENGINE REPLACEMENTS – This bulletin provides information to address a no-start or hard start with poor running condition after engine replacement under PI1802Y/Z or PI1803Y/Z. So Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/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 are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/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 are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/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 are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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 bu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/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 are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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")
2021-09-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-23	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-23	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-23	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: THETA 2.4L MPI – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2103) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 MY Kia Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4-l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2103). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-19	061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect 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")
2021-03-11	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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 bul 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")
2021-01-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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")
2020-11-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/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 a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Servi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Servi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Servi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides informatio Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides informatio 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")
2020-07-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z_Rev3) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – CLOSED – SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-09	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-09	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-09	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – CLOSED – This bulletin has been superseded by PI1803Y/Z. 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")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN – CANISTER INSPECTION AND AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION (SC184) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the evaporative system’s existing canister for noise caused Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN – CANISTER INSPECTION AND AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION (SC184) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the evaporative system’s existing canister for noise caused Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – COMPLETION STICKER – To be filled out and provided to the customers whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States ( Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Mass Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – COMPLETION STICKER – To be filled out and provided to the customers whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States ( Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Mass Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – REV 5 -KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATOR CANISTER – PROOF OF COMPLETION CARD – To be filled out and provided to the customers whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States ( Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATOR CANISTER – PROOF OF COMPLETION CARD – To be filled out and provided to the customers whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States ( Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – OWNER LETTER – This notice is to announce a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Canister K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – OWNER LETTER – This notice is to announce a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Canister K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – QA – This document is a Question and Answer guide for the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – QA – This document is a Question and Answer guide for the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – This notice is to announce a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Aux Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – This notice is to announce a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Aux Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – Announces the new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Canister Kit t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – Announces the new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Canister Kit t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Co Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-05	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-05	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled “Knock Sensor Detection S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled “Knock Sensor Detection S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled “Knock Sensor Detection S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled “Knock Sensor Detection S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM TSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT – This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR and 21101 2GK07QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) and Sportage (SL) vehicles. Due to process changes, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT – This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR and 21101 2GK07QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) and Sportage (SL) vehicles. Due to process changes, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-16	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-16	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING OWNER LETTER: Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbocharged GDI (“T-GDI”) engines to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE OWNER LETTER: Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbocharged GDI (“T-GDI”) engines to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previousl Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-18	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, January 25, 2019 Update – Dear Kia Retailer, At Kia, safety is a top priority and we wrote to you last August and again last October to provide you with updates regarding news reports about non-collision fires in K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-09	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803) titled ?Knock Sensor Dete Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-31	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – TSB – ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE – This document is the Technical Service Bulletin for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Eng Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE – This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-30	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – OWNER LETTER – Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER – Attention: All Kia Dealer Service Managers, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-25	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER – Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine fro 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")
2017-12-13	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TSB – SERVICE ACTION: TURBO OIL FEED LINE REPLACEMENT (SA300) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF), produced from November 1, 2010 through August 30, 2011, 2012-2015MY Opt Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-13	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB – SERVICE ACTION: TURBO OIL FEED LINE REPLACEMENT (SA300) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF), produced from November 1, 2010 through August 30, 2011, 2012-2015MY Opt Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-05	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE – MIL ON WITH DTC P0300 AND/OR P0301, P0302, P0303 AND P0304 (SA151) – This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2011-2012MY Optima (TF), produced from July 16 ,2010 to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-05	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE – MIL ON WITH DTC P0300 AND/OR P0301, P0302, P0303 AND P0304 (SA151) – This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2011-2012MY Optima (TF), produced from July 16 ,2010 to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-30	103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT KNOB TRIM RING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (SA147) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the shift knob trim ring on some Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from May 6, 2010 to June 8, 2011 (2011M Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-30	103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT KNOB TRIM RING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (SA147) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the shift knob trim ring on some Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from May 6, 2010 to June 8, 2011 (2011M 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")
2017-07-10	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). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-07-26	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-07-14	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-01	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL WTY – SC147 Claims Processing Procedures – REVISED – Authorization of Claims Processing for SC147 – See this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding SC147. 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")
2017-09-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PARTS BULLETIN – THETA II ENGINE SAFETY RECALL (SC147) – 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 veh Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-15	162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL – This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-15	176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL – This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS – A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-19	073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS – A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet 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")
2015-09-29	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: PROPER OIL GRADE / VISCOSITY SELECTION FOR TURBO EQUIPPED VEHICLES – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PROPER ENGINE OIL GRADE / VISCOSITY TO BE USED WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TURBOCHARGER. IN ADDITION TO 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")
2012-11-15	220000 SEATS PITSTOP: VENTILATED SEAT OPERATION – SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH VENTILATED FRONT SEATS TO IMPROVE OCCUPANT COMFORT BY DRAWING INTERIOR VEHICLE AIR TEMPERATURE THROUGH THE SEATING SURFACES. THE CUSTOMER PERCEPTION MAY BE THAT THE SEAT I Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-14	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET INSTALLATION – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME SPORTAGE AND SEDONA VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 01, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2011, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A NO-START C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-17	060000 ENGINE (PWS) KIA: TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT MIL ILLUMINATION, WITH DTC P2562 AND/OR P2565, INFORMATION PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) UPGRADE REFLASH VEHICLE’S CONTROL UNIT AND CHECK AND/OR ADJUST ELECTRONIC WASTE GATE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	102300 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR KIA: THE SHIFT KNOB TRIM RING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ON SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO DIFFICULT IN DEPRESSING A/T BUTTON, CAUSING A DECREASED CLEARANCE BETWEEN SHIFT BUTTON AND TRIM RING. MODELS 2011-2012 SPORTAGE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	350000 EQUIPMENT KIA: THE SHIFT KNOB TRIM RING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ON SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO DIFFICULT IN DEPRESSING A/T BUTTON, CAUSING A DECREASED CLEARANCE BETWEEN SHIFT BUTTON AND TRIM RING. MODELS 2011-2012 SPORTAGE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER KIA: DUE TO SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING AN ILLUMINATION MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED AND REPROGRAMMED WITH GDS DOWNLOADS TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT THIS SITUATION. MODELS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE KIA: DUE TO SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING AN ILLUMINATION MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED AND REPROGRAMMED WITH GDS DOWNLOADS TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT THIS SITUATION. MODELS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: ECM UPGRADE ? REFLASH AND EWGA ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (SA 149) – On some Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from May 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may illuminate with DTC P2562 and/or P2565. Inspect the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-17	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: ECM UPGRADE ? REFLASH AND EWGA ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (SA 149) – On some Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from May 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may illuminate with DTC P2562 and/or P2565. Inspect the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION – Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION – Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION – Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-02	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 – DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR – This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-07-03	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: ADJUSTING REAR HATCH CLOSING EFFORT – When encountering a customer concern related to excessive rear hatch closing effort on some 2011MY to 2014MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, first, verify the customer concern by comparing the closing Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-07-03	162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE PITSTOP: ADJUSTING REAR HATCH CLOSING EFFORT – When encountering a customer concern related to excessive rear hatch closing effort on some 2011MY to 2014MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, first, verify the customer concern by comparing the closing 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")
2017-01-03	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER LETTER – Advises Owners of certain 2011-2014 MY Sportage vehicles currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used of a service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to underb 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")
2013-09-01	072000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY KIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP KIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS KIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-04-01	052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR KIA 2011-2016 MY SPORTAGE : THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR ON CERTAIN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE EQUIPPED SPORTAGE VEHICLES, WILL EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE AWD SYSTEM WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-07	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PITSTOP: EWGA INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE – ON SOME SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0 T-GDI ENGINES, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A STORED, OR ACTIVE, P2562 DTC – TURBOCHARGER BOOST CONTROL POSITIO 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")
2016-08-24	350000 EQUIPMENT OWNER LETTER: WTY007 – 2011-2014 MY SPORTAGE 2.0L TURBO GDI AND 2.4L GDI ENGINE WARRANTY EXTENSION – DEAR KIA SPORTAGE VEHICLE OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING YOU WITH HIGH QUALITY AND DEPENDABLE VEHICLES. IN ORDER TO MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-24	060000 ENGINE (PWS) OWNER LETTER: WTY007 – 2011-2014 MY SPORTAGE 2.0L TURBO GDI AND 2.4L GDI ENGINE WARRANTY EXTENSION – DEAR KIA SPORTAGE VEHICLE OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING YOU WITH HIGH QUALITY AND DEPENDABLE VEHICLES. IN ORDER TO MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-24	060000 ENGINE (PWS) DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY007 – 2011-2014 MY SPORTAGE 2.0L TURBO GDI & 2.4L GDI ENGINE – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE S 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: PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE TERMINAL ON SOME VEHICLES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-12-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-12-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL 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")
2014-07-01	174200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-01	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")
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")
2013-02-06	160000 STRUCTURE PITSTOP: RATTLE NOISE FROM DASH OR GLOVE BOX AREA ABOVE 50 MPH – A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A STEADY RATTLE NOISE, WHICH INCREASES WITH INTENSITY ABOVE 50 MPH, MAY BE DUE TO WIND BUFFETING ACROSS THE INSULATOR AT THE REAR OPENING OF THE LEFT A Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-06	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP: RATTLE NOISE FROM DASH OR GLOVE BOX AREA ABOVE 50 MPH – A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A STEADY RATTLE NOISE, WHICH INCREASES WITH INTENSITY ABOVE 50 MPH, MAY BE DUE TO WIND BUFFETING ACROSS THE INSULATOR AT THE REAR OPENING OF THE LEFT A Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) KIA: UNEVEN SHIFTING GEARS AND NO START CONDITION IN POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). PROCEDURE FOR THE INHIBITOR SWITCH TO HAVE AN INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET INSTALLED ON IT. MODELS 2010-2012 SPORTAGE, SEDONA. *P Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-11	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA SPORTAGE OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2013 MY SPORTAGE VEHICLES WHICH COULD OTHERWISE EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN ACCE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) OWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA SPORTAGE OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2013 MY SPORTAGE VEHICLES WHICH COULD OTHERWISE EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN ACCE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-09	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA SERVICE MANAGERS – KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2014 MY SORENTO, 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA, AND 20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-09	060000 ENGINE (PWS) DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA SERVICE MANAGERS – KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2014 MY SORENTO, 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA, AND 20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-09	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS – KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2014 MY SORENTO, 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA, AND 2012-2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-09	060000 ENGINE (PWS) DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS – KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2014 MY SORENTO, 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA, AND 2012-2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-27	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECM UPGRADE – MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 (SC114) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012~2014MY SORENTO, 2012~2013MY OPTIMA, AND 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-27	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECM UPGRADE – MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 (SC114) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012~2014MY SORENTO, 2012~2013MY OPTIMA, AND 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-26	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY N Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-26	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY N Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2012 KIA Sportage

4 Recalls for 2012 KIA Sportage

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

313 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 KIA Sportage

1 Investigations for 2012 KIA Sportage

196 Service Alerts for 2012 KIA Sportage

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