Kia K5 Service Bulletins
197 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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 - October 2, 2020•Document ID: 10182034Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_GEN094
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUNVISOR CLIP CONFIRMATION (SA441) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and adjust the clearance between the A/C discharge hose and the A/C compressor pulley, if there is evidence of A/C compressor pulley to discharge hose damage, then replacement of the discharge hose is required, and then inspect the sunvisor(s) operation and appearance as listed in the table below on some 2021MY K5 (DL3A) vehicles produced between March 27, 2020 through July 14, 2020.
Associated Products (1)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 - September 15, 2020•Document ID: 10180654Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD210
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: CONSOLE SQUEAK NOISE INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA436) - This bulletin provides information regarding a potential squeak noise between the Heating Ventilation Air Condition (HVAC) controller and the floor console upper garnish on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) produced from March 25, 2020 through September 7, 2020.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 3, 2020•Document ID: 10180658Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_GEN092_R2
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) - 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 inspect and if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed in the table below on some 2021 K5 (DL3A) vehicles produced between March 27, 2020 through July 14, 2020, for which the parts described may not have been properly installed during assembly.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 2, 2020•Document ID: 10180655Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE207
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT PASSENGER VENTILATED SEAT HARNESS INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA434) - This bulletin provides information regarding the front passenger seat harness on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from March 27, 2020 through June 19, 2020, which may have had an incorrect passenger seat harness installed during assembly.
Associated Products (1)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 - August 19, 2020•Document ID: 10179234Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE206
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5-WIDE NAVIGATION MAP PACKAGE SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA433) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary update the navigation software on some 2021 K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from March 27, 2020 through August 3, 2020, equipped with AVN 5-Wide head units, which may exhibit a distorted image display when navigation goes into the split screen mode (displaying upcoming change in route to a set destination) due to corrupted software file(s).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 18, 2020•Document ID: 10179237Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE048
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE ROUTING INSPECTION AND/OR ADJUSTMENT (SA432) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, adjust the low pressure fuel line routing on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles with GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI engine, produced from March 27, 2020 through July 23, 2020 which may NOT have been properly routed during assembly. The incorrectly routed fuel line may cause a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P0087 and the vehicle may exhibit poor acceleration and/or hesitation during low speed operation.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 12, 2020•Document ID: 10179239Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_GEN092_R1
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) - 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 inspect and if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed in the table below on some 2021 K5 (DL3A) vehicles produced between March 27, 2020 through July 14, 2020, for which the parts described may not have been properly installed during assembly.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 3, 2020•Document ID: 10179238Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_GEN092
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed in the table below on some 2021 K5 (DL3A) vehicles produced between March 27, 2020 through July 14, 2020, for which the parts described may not have been properly installed during assembly.
Associated Products (1)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 - July 23, 2020•Document ID: 10177738Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS672
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/ REAR DOOR LOGIC - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on 2021MY K5 (DL3a) and Seltos (SP2) models. This system is designed to help prevent a rear passenger from being left inside the vehicle when exiting. When you open the front door after opening and closing the rear door and turning off the engine, the âÂÂCheck Rear Seatsâ warning message appears on the cluster.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 6, 2020•Document ID: 10177735Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS668
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO - The new 2021 Kia K5 (DL3A) will have wireless Android capability. This feature will be available on the UVO Link Audio Unit (Display Audio 2.0 Value) and will not be available on the UVO Link with Navigation Audio Unit (AVN 5.0 Wide). The UVO Link with Navigation unit will still support wired Android Auto. This Pitstop provides information on wireless vs wired phone projection capability per headunit, the pairing and removal process for wireless phone projection, and troubleshooting tips.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 2, 2020•Document ID: 10177737Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS670
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: K5 ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2021MY~ K5 (DL3A) vehicles. In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the PC database.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 2, 2020•Document ID: 10177736Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS669
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY - The new 2021 Kia K5 (DL3A) will have wireless Apple CarPlay capability. This feature will be available on the UVO Link Audio Unit (Display Audio 2.0 Value) and will not be available on the UVO Link with Navigation Audio Unit (AVN 5.0 Wide). The UVO Link with Navigation unit will still support wired CarPlay. This Pitstop provides information on wireless vs wired phone projection capability per headunit, the pairing and removal process for wireless phone projection, and troubleshooting tips.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 2, 2020•Document ID: 10177733Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS653_R1
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF SYSTEM - Some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) and K5 (DL3A) models are equipped with a new Auto-Shut Off feature, which automatically shuts off the engine after a set time period. This feature will help reduce fuel consumption and prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents