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2018 KIA Soul
1 Recalls for 2018 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2018 KIA Soul
| Date | Component |
|---|
58 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2018 KIA Soul
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-01 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11414714 | |||
| 2021-04-29 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11414417 | |||
| 2021-03-03 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11398886 | |||
| 2021-02-18 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11396878 | |||
| 2021-02-18 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11396789 | |||
| 2021-02-04 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11394646 | |||
| 2021-01-27 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11390399 | |||
| 2021-01-12 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11387668 | |||
| 2021-01-15 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11388259 | |||
| 2021-01-19 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11388931 | |||
| 2021-01-26 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11389953 | |||
| 2021-01-05 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11386699 | |||
| 2021-01-05 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11386695 | |||
| 2020-11-30 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11377230 | |||
| 2020-12-03 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11377741 | |||
| 2020-10-05 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11362737 | |||
| 2020-09-28 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11361636 | |||
| 2020-10-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11362515 | |||
| 2020-09-11 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11354380 | |||
| 2020-09-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11354572 | |||
| 2020-08-27 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11351542 | |||
| 2020-08-24 |
AIR BAGS | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11350865 | |||
| 2020-08-24 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11350993 | |||
| 2020-08-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11343985 | |||
| 2020-07-09 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11338396 | |||
| 2020-06-14 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11328760 | |||
| 2020-01-14 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11299322 | |||
| 2020-01-04 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11297073 | |||
| 2019-12-17 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11289735 | |||
| 2019-12-04 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11286788 | |||
| 2019-11-20 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11281431 | |||
| 2019-10-30 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11277080 | |||
| 2019-10-17 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11269238 | |||
| 2019-09-30 |
POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11265252 | |||
| 2019-09-25 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11257976 | |||
| 2019-10-02 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11265696 | |||
| 2019-09-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11256156 | |||
| 2019-05-13 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11207230 | |||
| 2019-05-01 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11204925 | |||
| 2019-04-29 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11204331 | |||
| 2019-04-03 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11193681 | |||
| 2019-07-02 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11229007 | |||
| 2019-06-06 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11218382 | |||
| 2019-06-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11219298 | |||
| 2019-05-29 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11210516 | |||
| 2019-01-29 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11172782 | |||
| 2018-10-09 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11139248 | |||
| 2018-09-26 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11131703 | |||
| 2018-09-13 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11129352 | |||
| 2018-06-12 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11101360 | |||
| 2019-03-19 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11190055 | |||
| 2019-02-12 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11176640 | |||
| 2018-03-30 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 11082237 | |||
| 2018-11-09 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11150429 | |||
| 2018-10-31 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11144286 | |||
| 2018-07-24 |
AIR BAGS | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11113338 | |||
| 2018-07-26 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11113971 | |||
| 2019-10-25 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11271100 |
0 Investigations for 2018 KIA Soul
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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104 Service Alerts for 2018 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") |
| 2021-12-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T 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") |
| 2021-10-06 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibi 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") |
| 2021-08-03 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-03 | 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in 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") |
| 2021-08-24 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T 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") |
| 2020-12-22 | 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") |
| 2019-04-16 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) – 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") |
| 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") |
| 2019-07-11 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting â¿¿in use performance trackingâ¿ emi 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 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: P/HEV NO START ? SHIFT BEFORE READY – This Pitstop provides information regarding possible customer complaint of intermittent ?No-Start?. 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") |
| 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") |
| 2018-04-17 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TSB – DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions da 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 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PITSTOP – EXTRACTING BMS DATA FOR RANGE CONCERNS PRIOR TO PERFORMING UPDATES – For any customers experiencing a range concern with their vehicle, all Battery Management System (BMS) current data should be extracted and reviewed to verify th 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") |
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