Kia Carnival Service Bulletins
138 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 17, 2023•Document ID: 10244293Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301A_OWNR
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige equipped with the second-row lounge seats). Customers receiving this letter have already had this product improvement campaign performed. Since then, there have been additional improvements to the mounting bolts used for the installation of the steel reinforcement plates. Kia is requesting that customers contact an authorized Kia dealer to replace the four (4) subject mounting bolts with improved ones.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 12, 2023•Document ID: 10244288Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles (excluding SX-Prestige with the second-row lounge seats) produced from January 4, 2021 through August 21, 2023. This campaign is to reinforce the mounting points of the 2nd-row seat to the floor and minimize potential seat rail detachment, should a certain rare crash event occur.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 5, 2023•Document ID: 10243928Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE314
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a warning sound accompanied by a 'Slippery road ahead. Drive carefully' or 'Uneven road ahead. Drive carefully' warning which is displayed on the instrument cluster. The current AVN software causes the warning sound and message to repeat approximately every ten (10) seconds, if the vehicle is not in motion, in 'PARK' or driving on even surfaces.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - September 28, 2023•Document ID: 10242982Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE303_R1
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryThis bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the 'RADIO' icon on the AVN menu screen.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - September 14, 2023•Document ID: 10242577Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - PI2301 TEMPORARILY ON HOLD PENDING UPDATED PARTS.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 6, 2023•Document ID: 10242233Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_OWNR_UPD
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige equipped with the second-row lounge seats). This is an update following a notice that was issued in August 2023. Kia is currently experiencing an unexpected parts supply issue which is expected to continue until the first week of October 2023. Kia is requesting that customers wait until after the first week of October before contacting an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a service appointment for this Product Improvement Campaign to be performed.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 5, 2023•Document ID: 10242232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_DPSM_UPD
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT 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 install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige equipped with the second-row lounge seats). This is an update following a notice that was issued to Kia dealers in August 2023. Kia is currently experiencing an unexpected parts supply issue which is expected to continue until the first week of October 2023. Since the remedy is not going to be available during this period, Kia is requesting that customers wait until after the first week of October before contacting an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a service appointment for this Product Improvement Campaign to be performed.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 5, 2023•Document ID: 10242231Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_DP_UPD
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the Dealer Principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige equipped with the second-row lounge seats). This is an update following a notice that was issued to Kia dealers in August 2023. Kia is currently experiencing an unexpected parts supply issue which is expected to continue until the first week of October 2023. Since the remedy is not going to be available during this period, Kia is requesting that customers wait until after the first week of October before contacting an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a service appointment for this Product Improvement Campaign to be performed.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 31, 2023•Document ID: 10241848Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE303
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the 'RADIO' icon on the AVN menu screen. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide units using the applicable USB Flash Drive A or B for the applicable vehicle.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - August 11, 2023•Document ID: 10240749Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - This bulletin provides information to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024MY Carnival (KA4) LX/LXS/EX/SX vehicles (without relaxation/power seat feature) produced from January 4, 2021 through August 9, 2023. This campaign is to reinforce the mounting points of the 2nd-row seat to the floor and minimize potential seat rail detachment, should a certain rare crash event occur.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 10, 2023•Document ID: 10240748Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_OWNR
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival LX/LXS/EX/SX vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 8, 2023•Document ID: 10240747Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_QA
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2301).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 8, 2023•Document ID: 10240746Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival LX/LXS/EX/SX vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 8, 2023•Document ID: 10240745Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_DP
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival LX/LXS/EX/SX vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 28, 2023•Document ID: 10240319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG247
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC24) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters. Note that a âÂÂWeb Basedâ KDS IUMPR Data Collection procedure is outlined.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - July 13, 2023•Document ID: 10240316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE250_R2
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY FUNCTION (SA492) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless Apple CarPlay function on the 2022MY models listed below that may exhibit disconnection of wireless phone projection due to interference from wireless signals in certain areas.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 19, 2023•Document ID: 10235105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG239_R1
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 7, 2023•Document ID: 10235104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS677_R2
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - 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 Pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - March 9, 2023•Document ID: 10232940Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE289
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TIGHTENING OF IGNITION GROUND BOLTS (SA531) -This bulletin provides information to tighten the two (2) ignition ground bracket bolts on certain 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from November 8, 2022 through November 11, 2022, which may not have been properly torqued during assembly and cause the vehicle to exhibit an intermittent engine hesitation and/or poor starting condition.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 18, 2023•Document ID: 10230485Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE258_R1
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0W SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR Wi-Fi FUNCTIONALITY (SA504) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to update the AVN 5 Wide software to improve Wi-Fi functionality on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles, produced from January 19, 2021 through October 29, 2021, which have no Wi-Fi Hotspot capability through the head unit.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents