Kia Forte Service Bulletins (2021)
71 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 23, 2021•Document ID: 10189542Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS576_R1
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER / CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - 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 provides information regarding a new interface related to the electronic Dealer / Customer Mode Switch setting on multiple models.
Associated Products (7)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 (11)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 (11)Associated Documents - February 3, 2021•Document ID: 10187820Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG216_R2
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) - 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 âÃÂÃÂin use performance trackingâÃÂàemissions 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 (11)Associated Documents - December 23, 2020•Document ID: 10185029Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE225
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: LED HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (SA455) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the LED headlamp(s) on certain 2021MY Kia Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from October 28, 2020 through November 24, 2020. The LED headlamps installed on certain 2021MY Forte (BDm) vehicles may be assembled with the inappropriate LED Drive Module (LDM) and may turn ON the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster via IBU. The condition has no effect on normal operation for the low or high beams.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 14, 2020•Document ID: 10186667Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG216_R1
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) - 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 âin 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 (8)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.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 6, 2020•Document ID: 10181986Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS299_R4
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - 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. When servicing windshield wipers on the below listed vehicles, including during PDI, ensure to raise the wiper arms to a vertical position to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 24, 2020•Document ID: 10180656Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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 (9)Associated Documents - August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179255Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; EQUIPMENT
- 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.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 27, 2020•Document ID: 10177751Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG219
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents