Kia Forte Service Bulletins
471 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 28, 2014•Document ID: 10109727Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE053R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: UVO UPGRADE ? SORENTO (XM) AND FORTE (YD) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014MY Sorento (XM), produced from January 22, 2013 through April 30, 2013, and 2014MY Forte (YD), produced from January 22, 2013 through July 16, 2013, which may exhibit a concern related to slow system start-up (boot-up time longer than 30 seconds).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 6, 2013•Document ID: 10091489Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA046
- Date Added:
- February 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL, THEN REFERENCE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM/ REPAIR PROCEDURES/ INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT SECTION FOR THE CORRECT ATF CHECK/FILL PROCEDURES.
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - December 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060283Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 054
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 15, 2013•Document ID: 10109713Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-FUE027R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0461 (SA156) - This bulletin provides information related to an ECM software upgrade for 2014MY Forte (YD) vehicles with 2.0L GDI engine, produced from January 31, 2013 to September 26, 2013, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) system-related DTC P0461.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060115Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 053
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10059636Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 053
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10054804Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-027
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2014
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND TO PREVENT OR CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. MODEL 2015 FORTE. *PE
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 17, 2013•Document ID: 10109700Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG137R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC005) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ECU) in certain vehicles sold in California.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 11, 2013•Document ID: 10109697Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ACC008
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: GAP BETWEEN FORTE SPOILER AND TRUNK LID (SA154) - Some 2014MY Forte vehicles produced from April 24, 2013 to August 27, 2013 and equipped with a Kia accessory spoiler, may exhibit a gap forming between the adhesive tape on the spoiler and the trunk lid. To inspect for and to correct this condition, follow the procedure outlined in this TSB.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 9, 2013•Document ID: 10109706Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS280
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION - Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060306Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 124
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10059891Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 027
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10059885Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 008
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060310Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 137
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060137Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 137
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 23, 2013•Document ID: 10090630Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS274
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ACU VARIANT CODING AFTER PARTS SUPERSESSION - KMA HAS RECEIVED REPORTS OF SOME 2011~13MY OPTIMA AND 2010~13MY FORTE VEHICLES NOT ACCEPTING THE VARIANT CODE LISTED ON KGIS, FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. IN SOME CASES, AN AIR BAG MODULE WITH A SUPERSEDED PART NUMBER MAY REQUIRE A DIFFERENT VARIANT CODE. KGIS IS BEING UPDATED IN PHASES AND WILL LIST BOTH VARIANT CODES (OLD AND NEW) IN CASE OF P/N SUPERSESSION.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060314Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS274
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - May 29, 2013•Document ID: 10090431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA049
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.
Associated Products (38)2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Forte Koup2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio2014 Kia Sedona2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Rio+ 18 moreAssociated Documents - March 22, 2013•Document ID: 10090713Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY/WIPER; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD095
- Date Added:
- February 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WHEN THE WASHER FUNCTION IS USED. LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CAN BE CAUSED BY FOREIGN DEBRIS ON THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER AND PERFORM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR FLUSHING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB.
Associated Products (52)2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Rio2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Soul2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Borrego2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Rio2012 Kia Sedona2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Soul2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Rio2011 Kia Sedona2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Soul2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Optima+ 32 moreAssociated Documents - March 15, 2013•Document ID: 10090804Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS267
- Date Added:
- February 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: THERMOSTAT RE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - REPEAT REPAIR (DTC P0128) - WHEN DIAGNOSING A FORTE RETURNING WITH A REPEAT DTC P0128 AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE THERMOSTAT, REMOVE THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING TO VERIFY IF THE THERMOSTAT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING THE PREVIOUS REPAIR.
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