Kia Niro Service Bulletins (2020)
92 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 24, 2021•Document ID: 10198619Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS703
- Date Added:
- July 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: BLUETOOTH MEMORY AND VOICE RECOGNITION CONCERN WITH AVN 5.0/W - This Pitstop provides information for resolving a memory concern with the AVN 5.0 Wide head unit while downloading the contact list from a paired phone. The concern also affects Voice Recognition (VR) functionality.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 9, 2021•Document ID: 10196825Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS677_R1
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2021
- 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.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS702
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - May 13, 2021•Document ID: 10193244Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE234_R1
- Date Added:
- May 19, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DRIVE UNIT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT FOR EV MOTOR RUMBLE NOISE - 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 inspect and repair the EV motor drive unit and reduction gear on some 2019MY~ Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from December 5, 2018, which may exhibit an abnormal rumble noise while driving (refer to noise sample videos below). The rumble noise may be heard repeatedly when the traction motor is operating, while driving slowly in "D" range, or when slowly accelerating/decelerating between 0~25 mph.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 30, 2021•Document ID: 10191531Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE234
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DRIVE UNIT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT FOR EV MOTOR RUMBLE NOISE - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and repair the EV motor drive unit and reduction gear on some 2019MY~ Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from December 5, 2018, which may exhibit an abnormal rumble noise while driving (refer to noise sample videos below). The rumble noise may be heard repeatedly when the traction motor is operating, while driving slowly in "D" range, or when slowly accelerating/decelerating between 0~25 mph.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 8, 2021•Document ID: 10190178Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE209_R2
- Date Added:
- April 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - 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 turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - March 25, 2021•Document ID: 10189545Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R7
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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 in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Steering Column Housing, or Worm Gear Assembly. When the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Assembly on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG224_R1
- Date Added:
- March 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ACTIVE AIR FLAP (AAF) MIL ON JUDGMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA459) - 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 improve the logic of the Active Air Flap (AAF) on some 2020MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles produced from November 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020, which may exhibit a MIL ON with DTC(s) P059F and/or P05B2.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 12, 2021•Document ID: 10189269Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS677
- Date Added:
- March 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W & DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - 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 (23)Associated Documents - March 11, 2021•Document ID: 10189270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE209_R1
- Date Added:
- March 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - 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 turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - February 24, 2021•Document ID: 10188137Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS686
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP/TECHNICAL OPERATIONS - SMOKE MACHINE NOT TO BE USED FOR EMISSIONS TESTING WITH HEV/PHEV MODELS - This Pitstop provides information to properly test the evaporative emissions system in all Kia 2011MY~ Hybrid (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) model vehicles. A smoke machine should NEVER be used when testing the evaporative system in a HEV/PHEV model vehicle.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - February 5, 2021•Document ID: 10187822Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA093
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 6-SPEED DCT SHIFT IMPACT/NOISE INSPECTION AND OIL REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the inspection method and procedure on some 2019-2020MY Niro (DE HEV/PHEV) vehicles equipped with 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), produced after January 11, 2019, which may exhibit an intermittent noise and/or shift impact. The shift impact may be a noticeable âÂÂshift shockâÂÂ, âÂÂclunkâÂÂ, or other abnormal symptom felt when the vehicle starts after a complete stop.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 3, 2021•Document ID: 10187815Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG213_R1
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20). 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 âÂÂin use performance trackingâ 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.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 12, 2021•Document ID: 10186042Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG224
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ACTIVE AIR FLAP (AAF) MIL ON JUDGMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA459) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Active Air Flap (AAF) on some 2020MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles produced from November 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020, which may exhibit a MIL ON with DTC(s) P059F and/or P05B2.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 4, 2021•Document ID: 10186039Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE219
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DTC P17A0 (SA446) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the head unit software on some 2020MY Niro (DE HEV/PHEV), which may experience a MIL with DTC P17A0.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 25, 2020•Document ID: 10183333Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R6
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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 in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - November 4, 2020•Document ID: 10183332Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R5
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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 in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - October 7, 2020•Document ID: 10182529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS663
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside environment conditions (such as sunlight glare, heavy rain, sunlight, snow, fog and/or substance/debris) causing a temporary concern. This stops operation causing Warning Lamp ON and/or Pop-up Message displayed on the cluster. This is a normal operation of the ADAS and once environment conditions improve and/or substance/debris are removed, the system will clear itself and operate normally.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE209
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179255Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS675
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - 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.
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