Kia Soul Service Bulletins (2016)
179 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 20, 2021•Document ID: 10201611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002A_OWNR_401
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A performed.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 20, 2021•Document ID: 10201610Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002A_OWNR_202
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A performed.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 15, 2021•Document ID: 10201528Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE053
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS) vehicles with Gamma 1.6L GDI engines, produced from August 29, 2013 through July 26, 2016, which may exhibit an MIL ON with DTC P050A (Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance).
Associated Products (4)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. #:
- PI2002B_OWNR_202
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the renotification to the 2014-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2002B) performed. Upon completion, Kia will warrant any engine long block assembly repair needed due to connecting rod bearing damage for 15 years/150,000 miles starting from the date of the first service, whichever occurs first, for both new and used vehicle owners. Kia will also mail a $60 unrestricted Visa prepaid debit card upon receipt of notification of completion of the software update if it is completed no later than November 15, 2021.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 10, 2021•Document ID: 10201430Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002B_OWNR_301
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the renotification to the 2014-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2002B) performed. Upon completion, Kia will warrant any engine long block assembly repair needed due to connecting rod bearing damage for 15 years/150,000 miles starting from the date of the first service, whichever occurs first, for both new and used vehicle owners. Kia will also mail a $60 unrestricted Visa prepaid debit card upon receipt of notification of completion of the software update if it is completed no later than November 15, 2021.
Associated Products (3)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.
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - August 24, 2021•Document ID: 10200551Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA083_R1
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - 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 replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed in the table below, equipped with the 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which might exhibit clutch judder when accelerating from a stop.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - August 19, 2021•Document ID: 10200535Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE044_R2
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2021
- 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 (23)Associated Documents - June 15, 2021•Document ID: 10197951Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002YZ_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- June 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - 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 the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in January 2021 (PI2002A and PI2002B, August 2020) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement". Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 9, 2021•Document ID: 10196856Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002A_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - 1.6L GDI KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2002A) - 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 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.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 4, 2021•Document ID: 10195049Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS702
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - May 3, 2021•Document ID: 10191736Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE238
- Date Added:
- May 19, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: BMS/FATC OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT WHILE BATTERY CHARGING (SA473) - This Service Action SA473 supersedes (TSB ELE203 /SA427 ), which is now closed. Please follow the updated information in this bulletin for the noted issue. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) and Full Auto Temperature Control (FATC) software on some 2016-2017MY Soul (PS EV) vehicles, produced from May 21, 2015 through August 29, 2017, in order to improve air conditioning operation while the battery is charging.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 29, 2021•Document ID: 10191060Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE238
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: BMS/FATC OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT WHILE BATTERY CHARGING (SA473) - This Service Action SA473 supersedes (TSB ELE203/SA427 ), which is now closed. Please follow the updated information in this bulletin for the noted issue. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) and Full Auto Temperature Control (FATC) software on some 2016-2017MY Soul (PS EV) vehicles, produced from May 21, 2015 through August 29, 2017, in order to improve air conditioning operation while the battery is charging.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 15, 2021•Document ID: 10190341Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002YZ_TSB
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in January 2021 (PI2002A and PI2002B, August 2020) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement". Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - April 9, 2021•Document ID: 10191643Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE203_CLSD
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB_ELE203_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 6, 2021•Document ID: 10190024Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002A_OWNR_102
- Date Added:
- April 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to the owners of all 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection ("GDI") engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage (PI2002A).
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - April 2, 2021•Document ID: 10190023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002A_OWNR_U1
- Date Added:
- April 9, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them of the updated warranty coverage for the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A. The coverage has been expanded to cover the engine long block assembly for 15 years from the date the vehicle was first put into service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, for both new and used vehicle owners upon completion of this Product Improvement Campaign.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 30, 2021•Document ID: 10189615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002A_QA_U1
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the product improvement (PI2002A). The warranty coverage information has been updated: "Upon completion of this Product Improvement Campaign, Kia will extend the warranty coverage for the engine long block assembly to 15 years from the date the vehicle was first put into service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first for both new and subsequent vehicle owners."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 30, 2021•Document ID: 10189614Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002A_DSM_U1
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the notification to dealer Parts and Service Managers of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (PI2002A). Upon completion of this Product Improvement Campaign, Kia will extend the warranty coverage for the engine long block assembly to 15 years from the date the vehicle was first put into service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first for both new and subsequent vehicle owners.
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