Kia Niro Service Bulletins (2018)
100 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 24, 2018•Document ID: 10142243Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE146
- Date Added:
- June 25, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB -SERVICE ACTION - FRONT WIRING HARNESS SECURING AND/OR REPAIR (SA343) - This bulletin provides information to secure and/or repair the front wire harness on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through April 26, 2018, which may exhibit a dash warning light(s) ON while driving, due to interference or damage from the harness rubbing against the lower steering shaft universal joint.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 22, 2018•Document ID: 10141384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS564
- Date Added:
- June 18, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - 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.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - May 3, 2018•Document ID: 10142241Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA089R1
- Date Added:
- June 25, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (SA338) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear lower control arms and/or damaged wheel(s) on some 2018MY Niro (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from September 26, 2017 through January 22, 2018, which may experience a noise from the rear lower control arm rubbing against the inner part of the wheel rim.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 26, 2018•Document ID: 10136621Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS556
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - ENGINE DTC P060500 ? ECU ROM ERROR - This article provides information regarding the possible illumination of the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE PHEV and HEV) vehicles with a stored DTC: P060500 (Internal Control Module Read Only Memory / ROM Error).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 23, 2018•Document ID: 10136618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS552
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - CALIBRATING THE COMPASS IN THE ACCESSORY REAR VIEW MIRROR - This Pitstop provides information regarding the compass calibration procedure of the accessory rear view mirror after installation.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 23, 2018•Document ID: 10136617Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS501_R1
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT (IBAU) VARIANT CODING - On 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles, variant coding must be performed for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (IBAU) after replacement of the IBAU. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to perform the variant coding.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 23, 2018•Document ID: 10136498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA089
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (SA338) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear lower control arms and/or damaged wheel(s) on some 2018MY Niro (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from September 26, 2017 through January 22, 2018, which may experience a noise from the rear lower control arm rubbing against the inner part of the wheel rim.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 18, 2018•Document ID: 10136620Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS554
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - DTC?S P0A0F AND P040400 AND/OR IMPROPER A/C OPERATION - When addressing a concern related to DTC?s P0A0F (Engine failed to start), P040400 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit Range/Performance), and/or improper A/C system operation, note that the cause may be related to a shorted A/C Pressure Transducer Wiring Harness (B) as a result of interference with the engine drive belt idler pulley, in vehicles produced prior to August 21, 2017. If this condition is found, the harness (A) should be repaired, re-routed and secured away from the pulley to prevent it from damage. Confirm all related components are functioning as designed.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 17, 2018•Document ID: 10136500Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178_R1
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - 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 data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 29, 2018•Document ID: 10133175Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS551
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door or trunk on some 2016MY-2018MY vehicles.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS539
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - 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.
Associated Products (147)Associated Documents - January 25, 2018•Document ID: 10151900Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD180_CLOSED
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR SPRING REPAIR (SA326/BOD180)- CLOSED
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 25, 2018•Document ID: 10128615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD180_R1
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR SPRING REPAIR (SA326) - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair the fuel filler door pop-up spring on all 2018MY Niro (DE) vehicles, produced from July 24, 2017 through December 7, 2017 which may not allow the fuel filler door to open properly.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 23, 2018•Document ID: 10128583Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - 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 California.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 12, 2018•Document ID: 10128608Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS500_R1
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - PREMIUM NAVIGATION OR UVO eco WITH NAVIGATION (AVN 5.0) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the features and functionality on the latest generation Premium Navigation or UVO eco with Navigation (designated as AVN 5.0) system that is applied to some 2018MY Sportage (QL), Optima (JFa), Soul (PS), Stinger (CK), and Niro PHEV (DE) vehicles. This system features a dual core processor which should result in a faster system response and loading performance between applications as compared to the previous navigation system.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 21, 2017•Document ID: 10127028Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA086
- Date Added:
- January 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: CUSTOMER STATISFACTION BRAKE PEDAL FEEL LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA325) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Stability Control/Active Hydraulic Booster (ESC/AHB) on some 2018MY Niro HEV (DE) vehicles, produced from July 24, 2017 through October 25, 2017, which is to address an improved brake pedal feedback and feel to the driver. This improvement does not affect the braking performance or stopping distance.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 19, 2017•Document ID: 10127026Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD180
- Date Added:
- January 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR SPRING REPAIR (SA326) - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair the fuel filler door pop-up spring on all 2018MY Niro (DE) produced from July 24, 2017 through December 7, 2017 which may not allow the fuel filler door to open properly.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 22, 2017•Document ID: 10126419Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS505R1
- Date Added:
- December 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - OIL GRADE AND VISCOSITY - For 2017-18MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L GDI Kappa engine, the recommended oil grade/spec to use is 0W-20 API SN synthetic oil or ACEA C2 SAE 5W-30 (petroleum based oil).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 23, 2017•Document ID: 10123320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS522
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - ECO-COASTING (ECOASTING) & ECO-DAS (DRIVING ASSISTANT SYSTEM) OVERVIEW ? CUSTOMER TIP - This Pitstop provides information regarding Eco-Coasting Guide (eCoasting) and Eco-Driving Assistant System (DAS) found on 2017-18MY Niro (DE HEV), Niro Plug-in (DE PHEV), Optima Hybrid (JF HEV), and Optima Plug-in (JF PHEV) vehicles.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 5, 2017•Document ID: 10123318Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS505
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - OIL GRADE AND VISCOSITY - For 2017-18MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L GDI Kappa engine, the recommended oil grade/spec to use is 0W-20 API SN synthetic oil or ACEA C2 SAE 5W-30 (petroleum based oil).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents