Kia Forte Service Bulletins (2017)
140 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 5, 2017•Document ID: 10116118Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG165R1
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA285) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles equipped with 2.0L MPI engine, produced from May 30, 2016 to February 22, 2017, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10109858Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS498
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: 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 from becoming excessively fogged. The HVAC control head in these vehicles monitors ambient temperature to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature (about 60°F or below), the anti-condensation logic may automatically set the air intake mode to FRESH, depending on the other HVAC settings. The anti-condensation logic is also designed to ensure that air intake mode is set to FRESH, as long as all conditions are met. If the user changes the air intake to RECIRCULATION, the anti-condensation logic will take control again after 5 minutes, and change the air intake mode back to FRESH. If this results in an undesired operation, the logic may be enabled or disabled by following the procedure below.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - April 11, 2017•Document ID: 10109839Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG165
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA285) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles equipped with 2.0L MPI engine, produced from May 30, 2016 to February 22, 2017, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU using the KDS download as described in this bulletin. For confirmation that the latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on, verify the ROM ID using the table on page 2 of this bulletin. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109855Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS493
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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 specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
Associated Products (55)2017 Kia Cadenza2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Niro2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K900+ 35 moreAssociated Documents - March 20, 2017•Document ID: 10109854Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS481
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPS481: 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-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). This automatic transmission is unlike the conventional automatic transmission found in the complete line up of Kia vehicles. The new DCT improves fuel efficiency and can also provide a sportier feel. Certain aspects of this technology may lead to customer concerns if they are unfamiliar with it. To help maximize owner satisfaction on this new technology, Kia would like all dealership sales and service personnel to be familiar with the characteristics of this new transmission.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 20, 2017•Document ID: 10109824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD168
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION - This bulletin provides information on front license plate bracket installation on some 2017MY Forte (YD, YDm) 5-Door vehicles which may not have corresponding dimples for the insertion of the front license plate bracket guide pins.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 8, 2017•Document ID: 10109826Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE106
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, SOFWARE UPGRADE AND MILEAGE SETTING - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015MY~ Sedona (YP), 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY~ Forte (YD, YDm) vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 7, 2017•Document ID: 10109827Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE124R2
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November 24, 2016, which may experience an intermittent power-on concern after vehicle ignition is switched on and an error message: ?Park the vehicle first to operate Bluetooth setting? while the gear shifter is in ?Park? position.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 23, 2017•Document ID: 10109885Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE124R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264A) - This bulletin has been revised and republished on February 23, 2017. The revisions include an updated Labor Op Code and a revised VIN list. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November 24, 2016, which may experience an intermittent power-on concern after vehicle ignition is switched on and an error message: ?Park the vehicle first to operate Bluetooth setting? while the gear shifter is in ?Park? position. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to correct the concern. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 30, 2017•Document ID: 10109808Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE124
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November 24, 2016, which may experience an intermittent power-on concern after vehicle ignition is switched on and an error message: ?Park the vehicle first to operate Bluetooth setting? while the gear shifter is in ?Park? position. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to correct the concern.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 2, 2016•Document ID: 10116814Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD157
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB -SERVICE ACTION: REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - SA256 - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outer rear combination lamp pads on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 24, 2016 to October 13, 2016, which may exhibit evidence of water intrusion in the outer rear combination lamps. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace both left and right outer rear combination lamp pads. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10109781Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS472R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: 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., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is generated when driving with the sunroof open. This logic allows the system to automatically switch from RECIRCULATION to FRESH mode when the sunroof is open.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - November 10, 2016•Document ID: 10109768Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD156
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WITH HIGH EFFORT TO OPEN/CLOSE (SA254) - This bulletin provides the procedure to lubricate the rear door checkers on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from September 7, 2016 to October 6, 2016, which may experience a high effort to open or close the rear doors.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 8, 2016•Document ID: 10109771Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE112R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE BLUETOOTH PAIRING ISSUE (SA239) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 to August 12, 2016, to improve Bluetooth® pairing.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 27, 2016•Document ID: 10109680Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE112
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE BLUETOOTH PAIRING ISSUE (SA239) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 to August 12, 2016, to improve Bluetooth® pairing.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 21, 2016•Document ID: 10109688Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS475
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, including what type of feedback they can expect from this system. The information provided below is a brief reference. The service information found on KGIS including the Owner?s Manual will provide more detailed information.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10090945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS266R1
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: 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. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Associated Products (60)2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima+ 40 moreAssociated Documents - September 13, 2016•Document ID: 10090961Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS461R1
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: DTC P0014 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - WHEN ENCOUNTERING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON IN THE DASH ON SOME 2017MY FORTE (YDM) WITH A 2.0L NU MPI ENGINE, CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF DTC P0014 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO ADDRESS THE CONCERN OF MIL ON WITH P0014 ACTIVE, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 6, 2016•Document ID: 10090962Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS463
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TRUNK LID LINER DELETED ON LX MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS - ALL 2017MY FORTE (YDM) LX MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION DO NOT INCLUDE A TRUNK LINER ON THE UNDERSIDE OF TRUNK LID. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS COMPONENT IS NOT LISTED IN THE BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) AND IS NOT AVAILABLE ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4DR MODEL. INSTALLATION OF A TRUNK LINER WILL NOT BE COVERED BY KMA WARRANTY POLICY AND IS SUBJECT TO DEALER CHARGEBACK.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10089401Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE113R1
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ANDROID AUTO/APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
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