Kia Niro Service Bulletins
286 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 14, 2022•Document ID: 10210430Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE253
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IGPM SLEEP MODE OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA497) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Integrated Gateway & Power Control Module (IGPM) system on some 2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) vehicles produced from June 2, 2021 through March 8, 2022, to address a concern with parasitic battery draw when the vehicle is turned OFF which can lead to a discharged 12V battery.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 7, 2022•Document ID: 10210264Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE044_R3
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN 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 outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or HVBs).
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - March 30, 2022•Document ID: 10209455Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS613_R1
- Date Added:
- April 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - 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 the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the models listed below with newly replaced instrument clusters. Certain models allow for mileage setting with the KDS, which prevents the need to send out the instrument cluster to a 3rd party for mileage adjustment (refer to PS264). After a new cluster is installed, cluster (variant) coding may also need to be conducted using the KDS. Make sure the KDS software is also updated to the latest version. Mileage setting should be performed by using the KDS only, as described in this bulletin.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE251
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR KIA ACCESS APP MISSING ODOMETER READING (SA493) - This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0 Value software on some 2021-2022MY Niro EV, HEV and PHEV models listed below, which may not report/display the odometer reading through the Kia Access App (a Connected Car Telematics app). The odometer reading displayed on the vehicle is not affected.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 1, 2022•Document ID: 10209438Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R6
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2021MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - February 10, 2022•Document ID: 10208227Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE250_R1
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAYî FUNCTION (SA492) - 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 to update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless Apple CarPlayî function on the 2022MY models listed below that may exhibit disconnection of wireless phone projection due to interference from wireless signals in certain areas.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 12, 2022•Document ID: 10206641Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE250
- Date Added:
- January 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS CARPLAY FUNCTION (SA492) - This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless CarPlay function on the models listed below that may exhibit disconnection of wireless phone projection due to interference from wireless signals in certain areas.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 6, 2022•Document ID: 10206642Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R5
- Date Added:
- January 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2021MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (68)Associated Documents - December 21, 2021•Document ID: 10205426Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R4
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2021MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - December 6, 2021•Document ID: 10205430Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG231_R1
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - 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 "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.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - December 2, 2021•Document ID: 10205425Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE231_R3
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - 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 on the inspection and replacement of the front camera on some vehicles. Due to an internal control chip concern inside the camera, the vehicle may exhibit a Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Warning Lamp (A) and/or Master Warning Lamp (B) with C160449 and/or C160649 codes. Certain systems may become temporarily disabled during occurrences: Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Lane Keep Assistance (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and/or Driver Attention Warning (DAW).
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - November 5, 2021•Document ID: 10203456Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS713
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NO START / NO DTC WITH KEY IGNITION - This Pitstop provides information to help troubleshoot a "no start" symptom on some 2017-2022MY Niro LX HEV (DE HEV) vehicles with standard 'key start' ignition. The 'Ready' icon on the instrument cluster will not illuminate 'ON'. The issue happens when the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) does not unlock the immobilizer when the start signal is sent.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 6, 2021•Document ID: 10202227Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA111
- Date Added:
- October 22, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibit an abnormal noise when steering left and right. This may be caused by foreign substances in the MDPS worm shaft small bearing. On some vehicles when the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Small Bearing and does not affect the steering effort.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - October 5, 2021•Document ID: 10202226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R8
- Date Added:
- October 22, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - 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 regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Steering Column Housing, or Worm Gear Assembly. When the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Assembly on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. On some vehicles when the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Assembly and does not affect the steering effort.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS709
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: ENGINE OVERHEATING IN NIRO HEV/PHEV - This Pitstop provides information to help troubleshoot an overheating symptom on some 2017-2022MY Niro HEV (DE HEV) and 2018-2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) which may exhibit coolant boiling in the reservoir. Overheating may occur due to a bypass valve in the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS) stuck in the closed position.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - September 15, 2021•Document ID: 10201527Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE247
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: HCU/LDC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P-DTC (SA484) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Hybrid Control Unit/Low Voltage DC/DC Converter (HCU/LDC) system on some 2020-2021MY Niro HEV (DE HEV) and Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) vehicles produced in the date ranges shown below, which may incorrectly set a Power Train Diagnostic Trouble Code (P-DTC).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 14, 2021•Document ID: 10201439Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG231
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - 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.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD055_R1
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - 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 relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE246_R1
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION - 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 update the software logic of the front view camera system (FR_CMR) on the vehicles listed below, when a new replacement Front View Camera installed with a part number ending in "SW0". NEW parts with a part number ending in "SW0" do not have the operating software upgrade installed. If the software upgrade is not installed, units will exhibit a warning light ON with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) related to the front view camera. Some vehicles require recovery and recording the prior variant coding value before replacement.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201158Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R3
- Date Added:
- September 10, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2019MY vehicles (refer to table below for applicable model and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
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