Kia Carnival Service Bulletins
152 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 31, 2023•Document ID: 10241848Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE303
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the 'RADIO' icon on the AVN menu screen. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide units using the applicable USB Flash Drive A or B for the applicable vehicle.
Associated Products (26)Associated Documents - August 11, 2023•Document ID: 10240749Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - This bulletin provides information to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024MY Carnival (KA4) LX/LXS/EX/SX vehicles (without relaxation/power seat feature) produced from January 4, 2021 through August 9, 2023. This campaign is to reinforce the mounting points of the 2nd-row seat to the floor and minimize potential seat rail detachment, should a certain rare crash event occur.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 10, 2023•Document ID: 10240748Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_OWNR
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival LX/LXS/EX/SX vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 8, 2023•Document ID: 10240747Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_QA
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- 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 Campaign (PI2301).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 8, 2023•Document ID: 10240746Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival LX/LXS/EX/SX vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 8, 2023•Document ID: 10240745Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2301_DP
- Date Added:
- August 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain 2022-2024 MY Kia Carnival LX/LXS/EX/SX vehicles equipped with sliding and removable second-row seats (excluding SX-Prestige).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 28, 2023•Document ID: 10240319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG247
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC24) - 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. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters. Note that a âÂÂWeb Basedâ KDS IUMPR Data Collection procedure is outlined.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - July 13, 2023•Document ID: 10240316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE250_R2
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY 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 CarPlay 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 - April 19, 2023•Document ID: 10235105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG239_R1
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - 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. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 7, 2023•Document ID: 10235104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS677_R2
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - 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 contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE289
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TIGHTENING OF IGNITION GROUND BOLTS (SA531) -This bulletin provides information to tighten the two (2) ignition ground bracket bolts on certain 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from November 8, 2022 through November 11, 2022, which may not have been properly torqued during assembly and cause the vehicle to exhibit an intermittent engine hesitation and/or poor starting condition.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 18, 2023•Document ID: 10230485Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE258_R1
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0W SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR Wi-Fi FUNCTIONALITY (SA504) - 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 AVN 5 Wide software to improve Wi-Fi functionality on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles, produced from January 19, 2021 through October 29, 2021, which have no Wi-Fi Hotspot capability through the head unit.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 15, 2022•Document ID: 10227838Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE062
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through October 26, 2022, which may exhibit an MIL 'ON' with DTC P2118. The throttle body plate may freeze after a cold soak in very cold temperatures, possibly causing the vehicle to go into 'limp-home' mode. Once the vehicle is warmed up, the throttle body performs normally.
Associated Products (2)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.
Associated Products (153)Associated Documents - October 27, 2022•Document ID: 10225561Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE263_R1
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOW PITCH & HIGH PITCH HORN 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 information to replace both the low and high pitch horns on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through May 2, 2022, which may exhibit an inoperative low or high pitch horn.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 27, 2022•Document ID: 10225560Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD311
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA510) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front door weatherstrip on some 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from July 14, 2022 through September 8, 2022, which may exhibit a deformation of the weatherstrip in the upper rear corner area (center 'B' pillar) of the front door. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. If deformation is present, replace the front door weatherstrip on the affected side(s).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 17, 2022•Document ID: 10224806Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE266
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0W SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR NETFLIX & Wi-Fi HOTSPOT FUNCTIONS ON RSE - This bulletin provides information to update the AVN 5 Wide software to improve Netflix and Wi-Fi functionality on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles, produced from January 4, 2021 through August 12, 2022, which may have issues with Netflix not working or Wi-Fi Hotspot not connecting on the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 20, 2022•Document ID: 10220345Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE267
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 3.5L GDI ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA508) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from March 24, 2022 through July 14, 2022, that may experience a temporary, lower than expected engine speed while decelerating or idling, while applying torque converter dampening.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 16, 2022•Document ID: 10220346Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG219_R1
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - 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 setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most 2014-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 2). 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. Refer to TSB ENG241 for 2023MY~ vehicles equipped with the Oil Life Management System (OLMS) feature not included in table on page 2.
Associated Products (80)Associated Documents - August 31, 2022•Document ID: 10219046Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE258
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0W SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR Wi-Fi FUNCTIONALITY (SA504) - This bulletin provides information to update the AVN 5 Wide software to improve Wi-Fi functionality on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles, produced from January 19, 2021 through October 29, 2021, which have no Wi-Fi Hotspot capability through the head unit.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents