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2014 KIA Sportage
3 Recalls for 2014 KIA Sportage
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-02 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC227. |
| 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. |
| 2014-01-27 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, “Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars.” Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s recall campaign number is SC103. |
4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2014 KIA Sportage
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-04 | engine | |||
| 2021-05-26 | engine | |||
| 2019-01-14 | NULL | |||
| 2017-10-13 |
34 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2014 KIA Sportage
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-21 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10908443 | |||
| 2016-09-21 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10908436 | |||
| 2017-04-12 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10971994 | |||
| 2017-04-16 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10978691 | |||
| 2016-08-28 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10902014 | |||
| 2021-01-21 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11389299 | |||
| 2021-01-07 |
SUSPENSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11387013 | |||
| 2020-12-24 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11384853 | |||
| 2020-12-09 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11382762 | |||
| 2020-11-13 |
ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11374540 | |||
| 2020-08-04 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11343149 | |||
| 2020-06-28 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11331360 | |||
| 2020-05-30 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11326575 | |||
| 2019-06-15 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11220339 | |||
| 2019-02-02 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11173736 | |||
| 2019-01-14 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11169871 | |||
| 2019-01-13 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11166788 | |||
| 2018-05-08 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11092470 | |||
| 2018-04-23 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11089748 | |||
| 2019-03-27 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11191974 | |||
| 2019-03-13 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11186384 | |||
| 2019-02-20 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11181412 | |||
| 2018-03-29 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11082085 | |||
| 2018-03-12 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11078635 | |||
| 2018-11-14 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11151385 | |||
| 2018-07-14 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11111346 | |||
| 2018-06-28 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11104579 | |||
| 2017-08-28 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11020123 | |||
| 2016-05-20 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10870011 | |||
| 2015-03-03 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10691787 | |||
| 2015-02-19 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10684333 | |||
| 2015-02-24 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10690204 | |||
| 2014-07-25 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 10616427 | |||
| 2014-06-08 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10596965 |
0 Investigations for 2014 KIA Sportage
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
205 Service Alerts for 2014 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 (PI1802Y/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 (PI1802Y/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 (PI1802Y/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 (PI1802Y/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") |
| 2016-04-21 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB – COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) – 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 bulletin prov 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") |
| 2021-09-13 | 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") |
| 2021-09-01 | 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") |
| 2021-03-25 | 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") |
| 2016-04-21 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB – COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) – 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 bulletin prov 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 (PI1802Y/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 ar 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_R7 – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – CLOSED – SUPERSEDED BY PI1802Y/Z. 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 PI1802W/X (Rev 6) – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Se 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") |
| 2020-08-04 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – TSB_PI1802_R2 – Knock Sensor Detection System – ECU Logic Improvement – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-04 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – TSB_PI1802_R2 – Knock Sensor Detection System – ECU Logic Improvement – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi 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 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev3) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-09 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev2) – 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") |
| 2020-06-04 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-04 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to 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") |
| 2020-04-09 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previou Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-01-15 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-01-15 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-01-15 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-10-15 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: 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 t 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") |
| 2019-11-07 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB – Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the En Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-07 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB – Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the En Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-12 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner Letter – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) **THIRD NOTICE** – Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2014-2018 MY Sportage veh Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-19 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC185): TSB – EMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the emission related logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) with an improved version on some 2014-2016MY Sport Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-24 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC185): ENGINE CONTROL MODULE UPDATE – CAMPAIGN STICKER – this sticker is placed in the engine compartment of the vehicle once the Emissions Service Campaign has been completed on vehicles registered in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-24 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184) – PROOF OF COMPLETION CARD – This card is provided to vehicle owners whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States to show that the recall has been completed on their vehicles. The S.1 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-24 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC185) OWNER LETTER: EMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT- This document is the owner letter advising of the new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign. 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 (SC185): Q and A – EMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT- This document is a question and answer guide related to the a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Sportage vehicles equipped wi 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 (SC185): DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – EMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT- This memo is to advise the dealer service managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 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 (SC185): DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – EMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT- This memo is to advise the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Sport 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") |
| 2020-02-14 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) Rev.9 – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detecti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-02-14 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) Rev.9 – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detecti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-17 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/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") |
| 2020-03-16 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – REV 10 – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update 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") |
| 2019-11-08 | 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") |
| 2019-09-30 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – 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") |
| 2019-09-30 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – 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") |
| 2019-04-10 | 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") |
| 2019-06-10 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PI1802_OWNR2_SPO: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2014-2018 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (“¿¿GDI”¿) and 2.0L Turb 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 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled “Knock Sensor Detection Syste Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-10 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled “Knock Sensor Detection Syste 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 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled “Knock Sensor Detection Syste Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-03 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled “Knock Sensor Detection Syste 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 (PI1802W/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") |
| 2018-12-20 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-12 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – This TSB has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-04 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the 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") |
| 2018-11-08 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIOENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-25 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Q & A – This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-25 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Q & A – This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-25 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Q & A – This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-25 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Q & A – This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-16 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-16 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-16 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-16 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – This notice advised the dealer principal of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-16 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – This notice advised the dealer principal of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-10-18 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) – TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 2, 09/24/2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-29 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) – WARRANTY BULLETIN – KMA launched Product Improvement Campaign PI1802A on July 25, 2018 to perform a software update on certain vehicles with 2.4L GDI engines to alert vehicle drivers at an early stage Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-09-24 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) – TSB – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Dete Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-09-24 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) – TSB – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Dete Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-09-24 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) – TSB – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Dete Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-09-24 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1802) – TSB – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Dete 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") |
| 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") |
| 2017-07-07 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN: 2017-02 – 2014 MY SPORTAGE (SL) ENGINE SHORT BLOCK WARRANTY EXTENSION – The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information related to the extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Engine Short Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-07-07 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN: 2017-02 – 2014 MY SPORTAGE (SL) ENGINE SHORT BLOCK WARRANTY EXTENSION – The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information related to the extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Engine Short 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") |
| 2017-06-27 | 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") |
| 2014-04-15 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIT STOP: PROGRAMMING A THIRD SMART KEY ON CERTAIN 2014-15MY VEHICLES – In past Smart Key systems, the maximum amount of keys that could be programmed to a vehicle was 2. On certain 2014-15MY Kia vehicles, the amount of keys that can be pro 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") |
| 2016-10-21 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: NAVIGATION SOFTWARE UPDATE – NO SIRIUS TRAFFIC DISPLAY – This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the Navigation software on some Sportage (SL), Cadenza (VG), Optima (QF/TF), and Optima (TF HEV) vehicles, which may experience Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-21 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: NAVIGATION SOFTWARE UPDATE – NO SIRIUS TRAFFIC DISPLAY – This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the Navigation software on some Sportage (SL), Cadenza (VG), Optima (QF/TF), and Optima (TF HEV) vehicles, which may experience Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-25 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: RESETTING CYLINDER BALANCE ADAPTATION VALUES – When addressing a cylinder balance concern on a vehicle equipped with a 2.4L GDI engine, it is important to note that the DTC may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-25 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PITSTOP: RESETTING CYLINDER BALANCE ADAPTATION VALUES – When addressing a cylinder balance concern on a vehicle equipped with a 2.4L GDI engine, it is important to note that the DTC may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-06 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
PITSTOP: DIAGNOSING SIRIUS TRAFFIC ISSUES – This article provides diagnostic information in regards to specific Sirius traffic customer complaints, as detailed in this Article. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-20 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: TESTING A/C COMPRESSOR FUNCTION USING GDS – This bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test A/C compressor function using the GDS. 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") |
| 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") |
| 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") |
| 2016-11-15 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 – This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-15 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 – This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-09-04 | 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
PITSTOP: REMOTE START SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE – When diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable Hotlin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-01-15 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
PITSTOP: SUCTION CUP RESIDUE ON WINDSHIELD – Residue from installation of the windshield may cause four markings in the shape of suction cups to appear on the surface of the windshield, as shown below. 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") |
| 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") |
| 2016-10-11 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 – This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-11 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 – This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-21 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-21 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS 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") |
| 2017-04-17 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE – This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), and Rio (UB) vehicles, to improve Blueto Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-04-17 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE – This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), and Rio (UB) vehicles, to improve Blueto Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-04-17 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE – This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (Q 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") |
| 2014-10-07 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR SMART KEY FOB SYSTEMS AND START/STOP BUTTONS – This bulletin provides information related to the Smart Key Systems on vehicles equipped with A/T (automatic transaxle) and Start/Stop Buttons (SSB). 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") |
| 2016-03-15 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA 223) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2014MY SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA), SPORTAGE (SL), RIO (UB), AND FORT 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") |
| 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") |
| 2016-06-23 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE – MEDIA BUTTON INOPERATIVE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM OF SOME 2014~2015MY SPORTAGE (SL), FORTE (YD), OPTIMA (TF/QF), OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) AND SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, WHICH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-23 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE – MEDIA BUTTON INOPERATIVE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM OF SOME 2014~2015MY SPORTAGE (SL), FORTE (YD), OPTIMA (TF/QF), OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) AND SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, WHICH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-29 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA216) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME 2014~2015MY FORTE (YD), PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 7, 2013 TO APRIL 16, 2015, AN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-29 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA216) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME 2014~2015MY FORTE (YD), PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 7, 2013 TO APRIL 16, 2015, AN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-29 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: 2.4 GDI MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0263/ P0266/ P0269/ P0272 – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL INJECTORS IN SOME SORENTO (XMA) PRODUCED 12/17/2012~12/11/2014, OPTIMA (QF) PRODUCED 07/28/2013~10/02/2015, OP 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") |
| 2013-11-15 | 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-11-15 | 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") |
| 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") |
| 2014-01-01 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-01-01 | 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") |
| 2016-03-17 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY, VOICE RECOGNITION, AND TO IMPROVE “INCOMING Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-03-17 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY, VOICE RECOGNITION, AND TO IMPROVE “INCOMING 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") |
| 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") |
| 2015-07-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
KIA: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION HAS NOT LEARNED CAUSING MISFIRE OF ENGINE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO COME IN DASH. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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