Kia Soul Service Bulletins (2017)
145 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 18, 2023•Document ID: 10247554Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2311_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - 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 install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 15, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) are not able to receive the Anti-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - December 12, 2023•Document ID: 10247553Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; STEERING; STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2311_TSB
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 13, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) are not able to receive the Anti-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - October 13, 2023•Document ID: 10244285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE310
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the High-Voltage Battery Pack Assembly (HV BPA) on some 2015-2017MY SOUL EV (PS EV) produced from July 15, 2014 through June 30, 2017 which were not included in SC267 Safety Recall Campaign. The Battery Management System (BMS) and Voltage & Temperature Sensor Wiring Harness (VTSWH) will need to be replaced along with the 'new' HV BPA, when replacing an 'originally' equipped HV BPA on the applicable vehicles. In addition, the BMS Software will also need to be upgraded to complete the repair.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 21, 2023•Document ID: 10242914Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC267Z_TSB
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SC267Z) - This bulletin provides information to replace the high-voltage battery pack assembly (HV BPA) on certain 2015-2019MY Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles produced from July 15, 2014 through September 28, 2018. After completing SC267 with the battery management system (BMS) software upgrade, the subject vehicles may subsequently require the replacement of the HV BPA due to MIL ON with a BPA related DTC(s).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 11, 2023•Document ID: 10242236Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC251_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: NU 2.OL GDI SULEV ECU EMISSIONS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC251) - 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 emissions-related logic of the Electronic Control Module (ECM) with an improved version on certain 2017-2019MY Soul (PS) vehicles equipped with the Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV engine, produced from July 29, 2016 through December 19, 2018. To ensure compliance with emissions regulations, apply the improved software update to the Engine system using the KDS ECU upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 18, 2023•Document ID: 10241169Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2306L_OWNRPS2
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - June 26, 2023•Document ID: 10238218Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS610_R1
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: SRS DTC B176200 AND/OR B168400 - This pitstop has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this pitstop are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information regarding a possible mismatch of a SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module) and driver seat belt buckle that may set the SRS DTC(s) B168400 and/or B176200 on the models listed below. When diagnosing a vehicle that has been in an accident and/or has recently had a superseded SRSCM replaced, it may be necessary to inspect and replace the driver seat belt buckle with the latest production P/N listed in EPC. Older production driver seat belt buckles have a 4 pin connector and may no longer be compatible with the superseded SRSCM. Only the SRSCM is superseded; the driver seat belt buckle is not superseded.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 26, 2023•Document ID: 10238225Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR; VISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CLI049_R1
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - 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 partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~ Soul EV (PS EV), 2017MY~ Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV), 2022MY~ EV6 (CV), 2021MY~ Sorento (MQ4 HEV/PHEV), 2023MY~ Sportage (NQ5 HEV/PHEV), and 2023MY~ Niro (SG2 EV/HEV/PHEV) vehicles.
Associated Products (29)Associated Documents - June 6, 2023•Document ID: 10237607Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS748
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: SHARING KIA CONNECT CREDENTIALS WITH THIRD-PARTY APPS AND POTENTIAL IMPACT TO 12V BATTERY IN EVS - Kia is aware of reports of unexpected drainage of the 12-volt battery in some Kia electric vehicles (EVs). While KiaâÂÂs investigation is ongoing, a possible cause of the issue may be third-party applications used by the customer that are causing excessive Kia Connect connections to the customerâÂÂs EV.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - May 17, 2023•Document ID: 10236368Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2306L_OWNRPS
- Date Added:
- May 30, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 1, 2023•Document ID: 10232942Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS739
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: LOW OIL PRESSURE AT IDLE AFTER GAMMA 1.6L GDI SHORT BLOCK ENGINE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information equipped with a Gamma 1.6L GDI regarding a 'low oil pressure' concern during engine idle on vehicles engine due to a missing dowel pin, after a short block engine replacement. An internal oil leakage will cause a decrease in oil pressure without the instal lation of the dowel pin location described in this bulletin. Confirm that the dowel pin was installed for an engine exhibiting a low oil pressure concern after a short block replacement.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 25, 2023•Document ID: 10230621Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC251_OWNR
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2017-2019 MY Kia Soul vehicles equipped with Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV engines manufactured from July 29, 2016 through December 19, 2018 to improve the emission logic in the Electronic Control Module ('ECM') to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 24, 2023•Document ID: 10230884Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2107_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2107) - 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. Do NOT install PI2107 KSDS ECU Logic Improvement on 20 17 20 19MY Soul (PS) w/Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV models. The KSDS will automatically be installed under SC251. Utilize Op Code 210149R1 for all SULEV models and proceed to SC251. All claims are subject to Warranty review and chargeback.This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS), in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. This update is for certain 2017-2019MY Soul (PS) vehicles equipped with Nu 2.0L GDI engines, produced from July 29, 2016 through December 21, 2018.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 24, 2023•Document ID: 10230625Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC251_TSB
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: NU 2.OL GDI SULEV ECU EMISSIONS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC251) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the emissions-related logic of the Electronic Control Module (ECM) with an improved version on certain 2017-2019MY Soul (PS) vehicles equipped with the Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV engine, produced from July 29, 2016 through December 19, 2018. To ensure compliance with emissions regulations, apply the improved software update to the Engine system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 23, 2023•Document ID: 10230624Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC251_STKR
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC251_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 23, 2023•Document ID: 10230623Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC251_QA
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC251).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 23, 2023•Document ID: 10230622Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC251_POC
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC251_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 23, 2023•Document ID: 10230620Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC251_DPSM
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2017-2019 MY Kia Soul vehicles equipped with Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV engines manufactured from July 29, 2016 through December 19, 2018 to improve the emission logic in the Electronic Control Module ('ECM') to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 23, 2023•Document ID: 10230619Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC251_DP
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2017-2019 MY Kia Soul vehicles equipped with Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV engines manufactured from July 29, 2016 through December 19, 2018 to improve the emission logic in the Electronic Control Module ('ECM') to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226555Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R3
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
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