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1 Recalls for 2017 KIA Soul
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-25 | AIR BAGS | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC226. |
1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2017 KIA Soul
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-29 | engine |
79 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2017 KIA Soul
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-05 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11415299 | |||
| 2021-04-27 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11414118 | |||
| 2021-04-20 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11412962 | |||
| 2021-04-15 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11408315 | |||
| 2021-04-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11408011 | |||
| 2021-04-07 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11406963 | |||
| 2021-04-05 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11406569 | |||
| 2021-03-31 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11405840 | |||
| 2021-03-24 |
ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11404635 | |||
| 2021-03-09 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11400048 | |||
| 2017-08-01 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11011914 | |||
| 2021-02-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11395317 | |||
| 2021-02-05 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11394762 | |||
| 2021-02-04 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11394722 | |||
| 2021-01-13 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11387891 | |||
| 2021-01-12 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11387664 | |||
| 2021-01-22 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11389492 | |||
| 2020-12-15 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11383468 | |||
| 2020-12-18 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11384121 | |||
| 2020-12-07 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11378360 | |||
| 2020-12-22 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11384560 | |||
| 2020-10-29 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11367048 | |||
| 2020-11-09 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11373856 | |||
| 2020-11-09 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11373784 | |||
| 2020-10-24 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11366181 | |||
| 2020-10-06 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11362960 | |||
| 2020-08-26 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11351378 | |||
| 2020-08-31 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11352239 | |||
| 2020-08-14 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11349207 | |||
| 2020-08-04 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11343375 | |||
| 2020-08-03 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11343107 | |||
| 2020-07-15 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11339618 | |||
| 2020-07-10 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11338523 | |||
| 2020-07-17 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11340016 | |||
| 2020-07-16 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11339674 | |||
| 2020-07-14 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11339342 | |||
| 2020-07-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11337640 | |||
| 2020-05-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11326484 | |||
| 2020-05-15 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11324692 | |||
| 2020-04-06 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11320360 | |||
| 2020-03-28 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11319605 | |||
| 2020-03-05 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11316427 | |||
| 2020-02-25 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11311419 | |||
| 2020-02-29 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11312243 | |||
| 2020-02-14 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11309150 | |||
| 2020-01-19 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11300375 | |||
| 2019-11-29 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11282943 | |||
| 2019-08-12 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 11243373 | |||
| 2019-08-09 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11242840 | |||
| 2019-08-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11244074 | |||
| 2019-08-12 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 11243280 | |||
| 2019-10-08 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11267017 | |||
| 2019-10-16 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11269075 | |||
| 2019-04-24 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11203455 | |||
| 2019-04-16 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11196617 | |||
| 2019-05-28 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11210386 | |||
| 2019-01-25 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11172204 | |||
| 2019-01-24 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11171988 | |||
| 2019-02-04 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11173891 | |||
| 2018-12-13 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11161067 | |||
| 2018-08-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11121001 | |||
| 2018-06-11 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11101156 | |||
| 2018-05-09 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11092780 | |||
| 2018-05-03 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11091589 | |||
| 2019-03-13 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11186658 | |||
| 2019-02-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11181605 | |||
| 2018-04-04 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11083299 | |||
| 2018-04-05 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11083435 | |||
| 2018-02-24 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11074612 | |||
| 2018-11-08 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11150083 | |||
| 2018-10-18 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11141320 | |||
| 2018-08-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11115160 | |||
| 2018-01-30 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11065921 | |||
| 2017-11-27 |
SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11048730 | |||
| 2017-11-15 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11046385 | |||
| 2017-11-02 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11042733 | |||
| 2017-10-23 |
STEERING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11035753 | |||
| 2017-10-06 |
ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11032004 | |||
| 2017-09-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11024832 |
0 Investigations for 2017 KIA Soul
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
114 Service Alerts for 2017 KIA Soul
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP: DTC P0011/ P0014/ P0016/ P0017 DUE TO INCORRECT CAMSHAFT RELUCTOR WHEEL CONFIGURATION – This Pitstop provides information on some 2010-2013MY Soul (AM), 2014-2019MY Soul (PS), and 2020~MY Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with the engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-05-05 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2107Y/Z) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published (PI2107) titled “Nu 2.0L GDI – Knock Sensor Detection Sy Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-16 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
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 2017-2019 MY Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-16 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 2017-2019 MY Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
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") |
| 2021-11-11 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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") |
| 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") |
| 2021-01-27 | 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") |
| 2021-11-22 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2107) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a bla Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-22 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2107) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a bla Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-22 | 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2107) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a bla Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2107) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2107) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2107) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 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 (PI2107). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 (PI2107). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
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 (PI2107). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-16 | 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 2017-2019 MY Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-16 | 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
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 2017-2019 MY Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 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") |
| 2021-11-11 | 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
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") |
| 2021-11-11 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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") |
| 2021-11-11 | 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
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") |
| 2021-10-05 | 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") |
| 2020-11-02 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 1.6L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION (SC190) – This bulletin provides the procedure on the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2017-2019MY Soul (PS) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L T-GDI e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SC190_STICKER – This document is the Completion Sticker that will get affixed under the hood of vehicles requiring certification that the campaign has been completed. 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") |
| 2021-08-24 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar 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") |
| 2020-12-16 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the table Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-16 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the table Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-16 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the table Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-22 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION – NU/GAMMA ENGINES – This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2012-2019MY Soul (AM/PS) vehicles (refer to table below for applicable engine), which may exhi 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") |
| 2020-11-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 1.6L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION (SC190) – This bulletin provides the procedure on the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2017-2019MY Soul (PS) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L T-GDI e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 1.6L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION (SC190) – This bulletin provides the procedure on the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2017-2019MY Soul (PS) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L T-GDI e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC190_STICKER – This document is the Completion Sticker that will get affixed under the hood of vehicles requiring certification that the campaign has been completed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SC190_STICKER – This document is the Completion Sticker that will get affixed under the hood of vehicles requiring certification that the campaign has been completed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN : PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN : PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN – QA – This document is a Question and Answer document with information regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative system performance on c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN – QA – This document is a Question and Answer document with information regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative system performance on c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-04 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN -OWNER LETTER – This document is notice to owners advising that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative syst Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-04 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN -OWNER LETTER – This document is notice to owners advising that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative syst Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN – DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER LETTER – This document is notice to dealer parts and service managers advising that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to instal Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN – DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER LETTER – This document is notice to dealer parts and service managers advising that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to instal Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN – DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER – This document is notice to dealer principals that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve ev Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN – DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER – This document is notice to dealer principals that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve ev Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-02 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SC190 – EMISSION SERVICE CAMPAIGN – DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER – This document is notice to dealer principals that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve ev 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") |
| 2020-08-07 | 035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – 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 bulle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-07 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – 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 bulle 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") |
| 2020-07-27 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE – This bulletin provides information on setting the “Service Interval Reminder” feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-07-31 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Communication to Kia Owners – IMPORTANT REMINDER OF ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINE LONGEVITY – Kia Motors America, Inc. is sending this notice to remind you in detail of the oil and oil filter maintenance requirements provided i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-07-31 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Communication to Kia Owners – IMPORTANT REMINDER OF ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINE LONGEVITY – Kia Motors America, Inc. is sending this notice to remind you in detail of the oil and oil filter maintenance requirements provided i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-24 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: – TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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") |
| 2019-06-11 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: SRS DTC B176200 AND/OR B168400- This Pitstop provides information regarding a possible mismatch of a SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module) and driver seat belt buckle that may set the SRS DTC(s) B168400 and/or B17620 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-06-11 | 150000 SEAT BELTS
PITSTOP: SRS DTC B176200 AND/OR B168400- This Pitstop provides information regarding a possible mismatch of a SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module) and driver seat belt buckle that may set the SRS DTC(s) B168400 and/or B17620 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-06-11 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: TRANSMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to optimize the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on 2017-2018MY Soul (PS) and Forte (YDm) and 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles equipped with 1.6T GDI th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-06-11 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-2018MY Soul (PS), produced from July 21, 2013 through June 1 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") |
| 2018-05-22 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP – CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) – This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP – CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) – This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-10-19 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-10-19 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-07 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) – This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-04-27 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TSB – CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION AND AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-18MY Soul (PS), produced from July 21, 2013 through June 1, 201 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") |
| 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") |
| 2018-02-28 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP – BASE AUDIO SYSTEM (AUDIO 4.0 A/B) WITH SIRI EYES FREE VOICE RECOGNITION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the functionality on the latest generation Ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-02-28 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PITSTOP – BASE AUDIO SYSTEM (AUDIO 4.0 A/B) WITH SIRI EYES FREE VOICE RECOGNITION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the functionality on the latest generation Ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB – DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) – Revised – This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-22 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PITSTOP: HEADLIGHTS FLICKER/INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE OR REMAIN ON INDEFINITELY – If a customer has a concern regarding intermittent flickering, inoperative headlights, or that the headlights stay on indefinitely after the vehicle is turned of 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") |
| 2016-12-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT – This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015 – 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV), 2016 – 2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). It is important to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-12-20 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT – This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015 – 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV), 2016 – 2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). It is important to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-05-01 | 130000 VISIBILITY
PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING – Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows f Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-05-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING – Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows f 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") |
| 2016-11-21 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO GEN 4.0 TYPE B (SA253) – This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Audio Gen 4.0 Type B software on some 2017MY Soul (PS), produced from July 12, 2016 to August 26, 2016, which may e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-21 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO GEN 4.0 TYPE B (SA253) – This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Audio Gen 4.0 Type B software on some 2017MY Soul (PS), produced from July 12, 2016 to August 26, 2016, which may e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-20 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS – All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro (DE) with a 1.6L Atkinson engine comes equipped with a 6-s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-20 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS – All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro (DE) with a 1.6L Atkinson engine comes equipped with a 6-s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-04-10 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: R1234yf REFRIGERANT EQUIPMENT – This bulletin provides information relating to the introduction of R1234yf recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment. This equipment is designed to meet SAE J2843 requirements for servicing vehicles Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-17 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PITSTOP: NEW BASE AUDIO SYSTEM IN 2017MY SOUL AND SEDONA – This Pitstop provides information regarding the functionality on the latest generation Base Audio system (designated Audio 4.0 Type B) that has been applied on 2017MY Soul (PS) and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-15 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION – Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipp Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-15 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION – Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipp Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-15 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION – Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipp Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) FIRMWARE UPDATE – This bulletin provides the procedure to perform the Audio Update Module (AUM) firmware update to ensure compatibility with the new Audio 4.0 head units (standard on 17MY Soul (PS) and Sedona Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-09 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) FIRMWARE UPDATE – This bulletin provides the procedure to perform the Audio Update Module (AUM) firmware update to ensure compatibility with the new Audio 4.0 head units (standard on 17MY Soul (PS) and Sedona Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-09-02 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: NE W BA SE AUDIO SYSTEM I N 2017MY SOUL A ND SEDONA – THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUNCTIONALITY ON THE LATEST GENERATION BASE AUDIO SYSTEM (DESIGNATED AUDIO 4.0 B) THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED ON 17 MY SOUL AND SEDONA. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-09-02 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PITSTOP: NE W BA SE AUDIO SYSTEM I N 2017MY SOUL A ND SEDONA – THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUNCTIONALITY ON THE LATEST GENERATION BASE AUDIO SYSTEM (DESIGNATED AUDIO 4.0 B) THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED ON 17 MY SOUL AND SEDONA. 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") |