Kia K5 Service Bulletins
197 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 29, 2023•Document ID: 10233316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS742
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: PRECAUTIONS FOR WET 8-SPEED DCT: This Pitstop provides information related to the replacement of an 8-Speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) assembly on some 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles, where the High Flow Electric Oil Pump (HF EOP) protective connector cover may NOT be installed on the new/remanufactured WDCT assembly during production or remanufacturing. The HF EOP connector may become contaminated during shipping and/or may become contaminated with oil and/or coolant during installation.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 24, 2023•Document ID: 10233649Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2301_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2301) - 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 the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 vehicles produced from March 27, 2020 through December 21, 2021, which may not be equipped with and immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 8, 2023•Document ID: 10233315Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA101_CLSD
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB_TRA101_CLSD: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - SA502 superseded by SA526, TSB CLOSED.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 8, 2023•Document ID: 10232939Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA107
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA526) - This bulletin supersedes SA502. This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2022-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5L T-GDI engine and 8-Speed DCT. The affected vehicles may exhibit an abnormal shifting condition while driving, due to the amount of clutch oil flow consumption immediately after starting. In some cases, the cluster may display a transmission error message and/or MIL ON with DTC P086800 stored.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 10, 2023•Document ID: 10231841Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE262_R1
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR SMART KEY BATTERY DRAIN - 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 the procedure to update the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from March 27, 2020 through May 12, 2022, which may exhibit excessive discharge of the smart key battery. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to apply the improved logic to the "IBU" system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin and replace the batteries on both of the customerâÂÂs key fobs.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 19, 2023•Document ID: 10230616Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2301_OWNR
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has now developed a software upgrade that can be installed on your vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition system should the locked vehicle be the subject of a break-in and theft attempt without the key. This software upgrade will be available free of charge for eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter. When the software upgrade is completed, Kia will also provide you with window stickers that can be applied to your vehicle to discourage a break-in.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 17, 2023•Document ID: 10230491Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2301_TSB
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2301) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 vehicles produced from March 27, 2020 through December 21, 2021, which may not be equipped with and immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 4, 2023•Document ID: 10230494Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; PARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC252_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - 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 inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) and Telluride (ON) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced on the dates shown in Table below. The HECU in the subject vehicles may have been produced with a condition that can result in an internal brake fluid leak. If an internal brake fluid leak occurs, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) light, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) light, Auto-Hold light and/or Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) light may illuminate, or a Smart Cruise Control (SCC) warning message may appear on the instrument cluster. If this occurs, EPB, ESC and Auto-Hold functions may be disabled
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 4, 2023•Document ID: 10230487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; STEERING; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE260_R1
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT FOR INCORRECT BUTTONS (SA505) - 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 replace the steering wheel on some 2022MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from June 13, 2022 through June 21, 2022, which may have had the incorrect steering wheel assembly installed during production. These vehicles are not equipped with the Smart Cruise control feature. There are no warning lights or features causing concerns from having the incorrect steering wheel.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 16, 2022•Document ID: 10227840Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); PARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC252_TSB
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) and Telluride (ON) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced on the dates shown in Table below. The HECU in the subject vehicles may have been produced with a condition that can result in an internal brake fluid leak. If an internal brake fluid leak occurs, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) light, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) light, Auto-Hold light and/or Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) light may illuminate, or a Smart Cruise Control (SCC) warning message may appear on the instrument cluster. If this occurs, EPB, ESC and Auto-Hold functions may be disabled
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 13, 2022•Document ID: 10227844Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC252_OWNR_DL3
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit ("HECU") in certain 2022-2023 MY K5 vehicles.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 8, 2022•Document ID: 10227843Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC252_QA
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 8, 2022•Document ID: 10227842Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC252_DPSM
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on the following vehicles: Certain 2022 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from December 8, 2021 through May 23, 2022. Certain 2022 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from November 29, 2021 through September 1, 2022. Certain 2022-2023 MY K5 vehicles manufactured from December 7, 2021 through September 12, 2022. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) controls the vehicle's Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Electronic Stability Control System (ESC), and Auto-Hold features, among other related functions. The HECU in these vehicles may have been produced by the supplier with a condition that can result in an internal brake fluid leak. If an internal brake fluid leak occurs, the vehicle's EPB light, ABS light, ESC light, Auto-Hold light, and/or Forward Collision Avoidance Assist light may illuminate, or a Smart Cruise Control (SCC) warning message may appear on the instrument cluster. If this occurs, EPB, ESC, and Auto Hold functions may be disabled.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 8, 2022•Document ID: 10227841Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC252_DP
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on the following vehicles: Certain 2022 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from December 8, 2021 through May 23, 2022. Certain 2022 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from November 29, 2021 through September 1, 2022. Certain 2022-2023 MY K5 vehicles manufactured from December 7, 2021 through September 12, 2022. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) controls the vehicle's Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Electronic Stability Control System (ESC), and Auto-Hold features, among other related functions. The HECU in these vehicles may have been produced by the supplier with a condition that can result in an internal brake fluid leak. If an internal brake fluid leak occurs, the vehicle's EPB light, ABS light, ESC light, Auto-Hold light, and/or Forward Collision Avoidance Assist light may illuminate, or a Smart Cruise Control (SCC) warning message may appear on the instrument cluster. If this occurs, EPB, ESC, and Auto Hold functions may be disabled.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226555Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R3
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - September 22, 2022•Document ID: 10222115Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE262
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR SMART KEY BATTERY DRAIN - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) system on some 2022MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from April 27, 2021 through May 12, 2022, which may exhibit excessive discharge of the smart key battery. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to apply the improved logic to the 'IBU' system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin and replace the batteries on both of the customer's key fobs.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 20, 2022•Document ID: 10222116Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS719_R1
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER - 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. Attention Dealership Service Managers, Service and Lube Techs, pay particular attention to this information. This Pitstop provides information regarding potential engine damage if the proper procedures are not followed during an oil change on the vehicles listed above equipped with 2.5L/2.5L-T GDI Theta III engines. Prior to installing: The oil filter service kit should be inspected for missing parts, if any of the parts are missing from the oil filter kit, inspect the oil filter carefully as parts can be dislodged during shipping.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 16, 2022•Document ID: 10220346Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG219_R1
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - 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 on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most 2014-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 2). If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance. Refer to TSB ENG241 for 2023MY~ vehicles equipped with the Oil Life Management System (OLMS) feature not included in table on page 2.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - September 2, 2022•Document ID: 10219343Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA101_R1
- Date Added:
- September 9, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - 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 software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5L T-GDI engine and 8-Speed DCT. The affected vehicles may exhibit an abnormal shifting condition while driving, due to the amount of clutch oil flow consumption immediately after starting. In some cases, the cluster may display a transmission error message and/or MIL ON with DTC P086800 stored.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 29, 2022•Document ID: 10218934Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA101
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5L T-GDI engine and 8-Speed DCT. The affected vehicles may exhibit an abnormal shifting condition while driving, due to the amount of clutch oil flow consumption immediately after starting. In some cases, the cluster may display a transmission error message and/or MIL ON with DTC P086800 stored.
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