Kia Stinger Service Bulletins

154 manufacturer communications on file.

April 24, 2019•Document ID: 10159241
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE162_R1
Date Added:
April 30, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO 3.0 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR BLACK SCREEN (SA366) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the UVO 3.0 (D-Audio) head unit on some 2018MY Stinger (CK) vehicles, produced from May 3, 2018 through June 5, 2018, and 2018-2019MY Niro Plug-in (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from June 4, 2018 through November 25, 2018, which may exhibit a black screen after confirming the safety warning.
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2019 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Stinger
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April 16, 2019•Document ID: 10159245
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG178_R2
Date Added:
May 8, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 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. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
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2018 Kia Cadenza 2018 Kia Forte 2018 Kia K900 2018 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Rio 2018 Kia Sedona 2018 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Soul 2018 Kia Sportage 2018 Kia Stinger
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April 8, 2019•Document ID: 10159237
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS589
Date Added:
April 30, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: KDS COOLING FAN ACTUATION TEST - This Pitstop provides information regarding the KDS Cooling Fan Actuation Test which is only available for 2019MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles. A screenshot of the Cooling Fan Actuation Test for a 2018MY Stinger (CK) is shown below for reference with a result of "Operation Command Failed(0x22)" (or a possible result of "Operation Command Sent") when the actuation was attempted. This is a normal operation of KDS as this actuation test is not supported for 2018MY Stinger (CK) and therefore does not require any further diagnosis or repair of the KDS or cooling fan circuit.
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2019 Kia Stinger 2018 Kia Stinger
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March 22, 2019•Document ID: 10157045
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mfr Comm. #:
PS573_R1
Date Added:
April 8, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: SOUND SETTINGS (FADER) MOVES TO REAR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information related to sound settings (fader) which may alter the default sound position settings.
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2019 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Stinger
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March 22, 2019•Document ID: 10155380
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
PS573_R1
Date Added:
April 6, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: SOUND SETTINGS (FADER) MOVES TO REAR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information related to sound settings (fader) which may alter the default sound position settings.
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2019 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Stinger
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February 21, 2019•Document ID: 10154689
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG197
Date Added:
March 18, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - 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. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
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2019 Kia Cadenza 2019 Kia Forte 2019 Kia K900 2019 Kia Niro 2019 Kia Optima 2019 Kia Rio 2019 Kia Sorento 2019 Kia Soul 2019 Kia Sportage 2019 Kia Stinger
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February 20, 2019•Document ID: 10154688
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG191_R2
Date Added:
March 18, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T ECU REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P053F AND/OR P0087 (SA352) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on ALL 2018MY Stinger (CK) 2.0T vehicles, produced from September 29, 2017 through March 27, 2018, which may exhibit engine hesitation and/or a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON with DTCs P053F and/or P0087 as the engine is warming up to operating temperature.
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2018 Kia Stinger
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January 30, 2019•Document ID: 10152917
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA074_R2
Date Added:
February 19, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: THETA 2.0L TURBO ATF WARMER CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT (SA333) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) warmer connector on some 2018MY Stinger (CK) vehicles, equipped with the Theta 2.0L Turbo engine and produced from September 9, 2017 through January 4, 2018, which may exhibit a coolant fluid leakage between the ATF connector and engine side heater pipe.
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2018 Kia Stinger
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January 25, 2019•Document ID: 10152921
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
VSC166_TSB_R1
Date Added:
February 19, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SUNSET YELLOW (S7Y) BODY REPAINT (SC166) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on 2018MY Sunset Yellow (color code: S7Y) Stinger (CK) vehicles, produced from December 4, 2017 through January 17, 2018. An error occurred during the factory paint process of Sunset Yellow Stinger vehicles affecting paint adherence that may result in some paint chipping on certain affected areas. The affected areas include the exterior metal panels such as the hood, doors, windshield pillars, and tail gate (partial). Those affected areas will be repainted.
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2018 Kia Stinger
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January 18, 2019•Document ID: 10152915
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG083_R1
Date Added:
February 19, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. In these engines highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common fuel rail and injectors that deliver fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder. In comparison, in a conventional Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) engine, the gasoline is injected into the intake port of each cylinder at a relatively low pressure. Due to high fuel pressure in a GDI system, servicing the GDI system requires special attention and handling procedures. This bulletin provides special service information and specifications for the GDI fuel system components.
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2019 Kia Cadenza 2019 Kia K900 2019 Kia Niro 2019 Kia Optima 2019 Kia Rio 2019 Kia Sorento 2019 Kia Soul 2019 Kia Sportage 2019 Kia Stinger 2018 Kia Cadenza 2018 Kia Forte 2018 Kia K900 2018 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Rio 2018 Kia Sedona 2018 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Soul 2018 Kia Sportage 2018 Kia Stinger+ 50 more
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December 17, 2018•Document ID: 10152900
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE162
Date Added:
February 19, 2019
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: UVO 3.0 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR BLACK SCREEN (SA366) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the UVO 3.0 (D-Audio) head unit on some 2018MY Stinger (CK) vehicles, produced from May 3, 2018 through June 5, 2018, and 2018-2019MY Niro Plug-in (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from June 4, 2018 through November 25, 2018, which may exhibit a black screen after confirming the safety warning. Follow the procedure below to improve the logic of the UVO 3.0 head unit.
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2019 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Stinger
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November 15, 2018•Document ID: 10151907
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG182_CLOSED
Date Added:
December 17, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: EMISSIONS LABEL REPLACEMENT (ENG182/SA324) - CLOSED. REFER TO TSB SC152
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2018 Kia Stinger
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November 12, 2018•Document ID: 10151909
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG191_R1
Date Added:
December 17, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T ECU REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P053F AND/OR P0087 (SA352) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on ALL 2018MY Stinger (CK) 2.0T vehicles, produced from September 29, 2017 through March 27, 2018, which may exhibit engine hesitation and/or a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON with DTCs P053F and/or P0087 as the engine is warming up to operating temperature.
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2018 Kia Stinger
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November 5, 2018•Document ID: 10151908
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG191
Date Added:
December 17, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T ECU REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P053F AND/OR P0087 (SA352) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY Stinger (CK) 2.0T vehicles, produced from September 29, 2017 through March 27, 2018, which may exhibit engine hesitation and/or a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON with DTCs P053F and/or P0087 as the engine is warming up to operating temperature.
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2018 Kia Stinger
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September 19, 2018•Document ID: 10145150
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mfr Comm. #:
PS299_R3
Date Added:
October 9, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position in order to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood. It is important to note that the wipers on these vehicles are recessed under the hood to provide better appearance and reduced wind noise characteristics. This procedure applies to both key start and SMK type ignition systems.
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2019 Kia Cadenza 2019 Kia Forte 2019 Kia K900 2019 Kia Optima 2019 Kia Stinger 2018 Kia Cadenza 2018 Kia K900 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Stinger 2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Optima 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia K900
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September 17, 2018•Document ID: 10145162
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mfr Comm. #:
VSC152_OWNER_CK
Date Added:
October 9, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Stinger Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on some 2018 MY Kia Stinger vehicles.
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2018 Kia Stinger
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September 6, 2018•Document ID: 10145164
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mfr Comm. #:
VSC152_QA
Date Added:
October 9, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - SC152 ? VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN
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2018 Kia Stinger 2017 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima
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September 6, 2018•Document ID: 10145161
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mfr Comm. #:
VSC152_DSM
Date Added:
October 9, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016, and some 2017 MY Optima Hybrid vehicles produced from July 24, 2014 through June 12, 2017, and on some 2018 MY Stinger rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.0-T engines, produced from September 29, 2017 through November 20, 2017. An incorrect VECI label was installed during the production of these vehicles. The VECI label is extremely important when performing maintenance, emissions inspection, or ordering engine and engine management related parts. It also contains the code that tells a testing facility which test to perform to ensure the vehicle is tested to the correct emission standard.
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2018 Kia Stinger 2017 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima
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September 6, 2018•Document ID: 10145160
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mfr Comm. #:
VSC152_DP
Date Added:
October 9, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC152) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on all 2015, 2016, and some 2017 MY Optima Hybrid vehicles produced from July 24, 2014 through June 12, 2017, and on some 2018 MY Stinger rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.0-T engines, produced from September 29, 2017 through November 20, 2017. An incorrect VECI label was installed during the production of these vehicles. The VECI label is extremely important when performing maintenance, emissions inspection, or ordering engine and engine management related parts. It also contains the code that tells a testing facility which test to perform to ensure the vehicle is tested to the correct emission standard.
Associated Products (4)
2018 Kia Stinger 2017 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Optima
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August 16, 2018•Document ID: 10144236
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA077_R1
Date Added:
September 10, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FAST STATIC GEAR SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA341) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Stinger (CK) 2.0T & 3.3T vehicles, equipped with Shift-by-Cable (SBC) and produced from September 29, 2017 through February 7, 2018. These vehicles may experience improper 1st gear engagement when moving the shifter in a fast or abrupt manner from "Park" to "Sport Mode". To correct this condition, apply the improved logic to the TCU using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
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2018 Kia Stinger
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