Kia Soul Service Bulletins
554 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE100R3
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP), AND 2014-2015(MY) OPTIMA (QT/TF) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION (VR). FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - May 25, 2016•Document ID: 10183587Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS447
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) INDICATOR SHOWN ON CLUSTER WITHOUT DTC(s) - On some 2016MY Soul (PS) vehicles, you may see a Forward Collision Warning (FCW) indicator may appear on the instrument cluster with no DTC's present. This condition may be caused by incorrect/lost variant coding of the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) camera, or when replacing with a new camera.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 25, 2016•Document ID: 10089432Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS447
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryFORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) INDICATOR SHOWN ON CLUSTER WITHOUT DTC(S) - ON SOME 2016 MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, YOU MAY SEE A FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) INDICATOR MAY APPEAR ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH NO DTC'SPRESENT. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY INCORRECT/LOST VARIANT CODING OF THE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) CAMERA, OR WHEN REPLACING A NEW CAMERA. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10183433Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE100R2
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - 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 for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014~2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF/QF), Forte (YD) and Sportage (SL) vehicles to address "Incoming ring volume too loud" complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10079901Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-100R2
- Date Added:
- September 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION. FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS443
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
Associated Products (127)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage+ 107 moreAssociated Documents - March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10091949Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB ELE100_SA222
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY, VOICE RECOGNITION, AND TO IMPROVE "INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD" COMPLAINTS ON CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10091946Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB ELE101_SA223
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2014 MY SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA), SPORTAGE (SL), RIO (UB), AND FORTE (YD) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY, PHONEBOOK DOWNLOAD, AUDIO STREAMING, AND CALL HISTORY DOWNLOAD.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 15, 2016•Document ID: 10089465Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE101
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA 223) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2014MY SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA), SPORTAGE (SL), RIO (UB), AND FORTE (YD) VEHICLES, TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY, PHONEBOOK DOWNLOAD, AUDIO STREAMING AND CALL HISTORY DOWNLOAD. FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER ""CUSTOMER CONCERN"" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 11. "
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109731Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS296
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: OCV DAMAGE WHEN INSTALLING ENGINE COVER - When re-installing the engine cover on vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GDI engine, make sure not to apply any downward pressure in the area around the Oil Control Valve (OCV) to prevent causing damage to the valve.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 5, 2016•Document ID: 10079961Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CLI-030
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB / UNEVEN WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL VENT CLIPS ON SOME 2014~2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2013 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT UNEVEN WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO INSTALL TWO (2) CLIPS ONTO THE CENTER DASH VENTS TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 29, 2016•Document ID: 10080084Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-077-R1
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA OF SOME KIA VEHICLES (SEE TABLE ON PG. 6 FOR SPECIFIC MODELS AND PRODUCTION DATES) WHICH MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE IMAGE QUALITY FROM THE REAR VIEW CAMERA. DIAGNOSE THE CONCERNS USING THE INFORMATION IN THIS BULLETIN AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA WITH AN IMPROVED PART BY FOLLOWING THE APPLICABLE SERVICE PROCEDURE ON KGIS.
Associated Products (26)2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Rio2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Soul2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Rio2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Soul+ 6 moreAssociated Documents - January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10080097Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-082-R2
- Date Added:
- September 15, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2013MY SOUL (AM), OPTIMA (TF/QF), SORENTO (XMA) AND FORTE (TD) VEHICLES, TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10080096Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-080-R2
- Date Added:
- September 15, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AVN SYSTEM UPGRADE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2013MY OPTIMA (TF/QF) AND SOME 2013MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10080095Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-081-R2
- Date Added:
- September 15, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2013MY SOUL (AM), SORENTO (XM), OPTIMA (TF/QF), RIO (UB) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 7, 2016•Document ID: 10080098Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG-152
- Date Added:
- September 15, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECM UPGRADE - MIL ON WITH DTC P0128 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JUNE 14, 2014 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2015, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTC; P0128. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 6. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 17, 2015•Document ID: 10088704Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE093
- Date Added:
- January 13, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: HEADLAMP BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT REPLACING THE BULB CONNECTOR IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY ON SOME SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH NON-PROJECTOR STYLE HEADLAMPS AND PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 26, 2013 THROUGH APRIL 20, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A HEAT-DEFORMED HEADLAMP BULB CONNECTOR. TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN, REPLACE THE AFFECTED HEADLAMP BULB CONNECTOR BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PROJECTOR-STYLE HEADLAMPS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 15, 2015•Document ID: 10088711Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD123
- Date Added:
- January 13, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE(S) INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA205) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE(S) OF SOME 2013MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1, 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT PEELING OF THE CHROME FINISH ON THE DOOR HANDLE (AS SHOWN BELOW). TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 15, 2015•Document ID: 10088710Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD124
- Date Added:
- January 13, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: 2014 - 2016 MY SOUL (PS) AND SOUL (PS EV) REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE REPLACEMENT (SA206) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE FOR THE REAR CENTER SEAT IN 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2015, AND SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 03, 2015. SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE IDENTIFIED THAT THE WEBBING IN THE SUBJECT SOUL VEHICLES MAY TWIST IN THE WEBBING GUIDE SLOT AND INTERFERE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE BELT. TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN, KIA IS LAUNCHING A SERVICE ACTION TO REPLACE THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE WITH ONE THAT HAS A NARROWER SLOT.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 12, 2015•Document ID: 10088821Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE096R2
- Date Added:
- January 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: UVO UPGRADE - SORENTO (UMA), RIO (UB), SOUL (PS), AND SEDONA (YP) (SA209) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), RIO (UB), SOUL (PS) AND SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES (SEE PRODUCTION DATES ON PAGE 6). KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF THE AFFECTED VINS.
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