Kia Forte Service Bulletins
471 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 10, 2019•Document ID: 10165617Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC180_QA
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC180 - This document contains questions and answers regarding the SC180 Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in the Engine Control Module ("ECM") software programming, to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 10, 2019•Document ID: 10165616Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC180_DSM
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC180 - This document is the Dealer Service Manager notification of the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in the Engine Control Module ("ECM") with an improved version to ensure continued compliance with emissions regulations.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 10, 2019•Document ID: 10165614Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC180_TSB
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - NU 2.0L GDI SULEV CATALYST HEATING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC180) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software on some 2014-2016MY Forte (YD) Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV vehicles, produced from November 13, 2013 through March 17, 2016, to improve catalyst heating logic to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 10, 2019•Document ID: 10165591Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC180_DP
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC180 - This document is the dealer principal notification advising of a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine, to update the catalyst heating logic of the Engine Control Module ("ECM") with an improved version.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 29, 2019•Document ID: 10164363Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD192_R1
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSBBOD192_R1: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION:FUEL FILLER DOOR OPENING IMPROVEMENT (SA388) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the fuel filler door opening mechanism on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles produced from May 23, 2016 through February 2, 2018 which may exhibit a fuel filler door that does not pop open and/or does not open far enough. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. For vehicles not on the Affected Vehicles list, but still experiencing the issue described above, perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 8, 2019•Document ID: 10164362Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD192
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSBBOD192: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION FUEL FILLER DOOR OPENING IMPROVEMENT (SA388) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the fuel filler door opening mechanism on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles produced from May 23, 2016 through February 2, 2018 which may exhibit a fuel filler door that does not pop open and/or does not open far enough. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 1, 2019•Document ID: 10164377Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE183_R1
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSBELE183_R1: SERVICE ACTION: IBU SMART TRUNK LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA390) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU-BCM) on some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, produced from July 16, 2018 through June 3, 2019, which may exhibit improper function of the smart trunk operation and/or a parasitic battery draw.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 11, 2019•Document ID: 10163454Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178_R3
- Date Added:
- August 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting âÂÂin use performance trackingâ emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 10, 2019•Document ID: 10163450Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE183
- Date Added:
- August 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: IBU SMART TRUNK LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA390) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU-BCM) on some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, produced from July 16, 2018 through June 3, 2019, which may exhibit improper function of the smart trunk operation and/or a parasitic battery draw.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 26, 2019•Document ID: 10162047Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG208
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 through July 27, 2018, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P219C00. P219D00, P219E00, P219F00.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 20, 2019•Document ID: 10162043Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS613
- Date Added:
- July 11, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - June 11, 2019•Document ID: 10162049Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA078
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: TRANSMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to optimize the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on 2017-2018MY Soul (PS) and Forte (YDm) and 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles equipped with 1.6T GDI that have one of the following three components replaced: Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) assembly; Transmission Control Unit (TCU), and Double Clutch Set.The friction material of the double clutch set has been changed and a TCU logic optimization must be performed in order to prevent initial shift shock.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - June 11, 2019•Document ID: 10162048Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBFUE038_R1
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-2018MY Soul (PS), produced from July 21, 2013 through June 1, 2017, some 2012-2017MY Rio (UB), produced from June 21, 2011 through March 31, 2017, some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD), produced from February 18, 2013 through March 2, 2017, and some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 through March 6, 2017, which may experience an early shut-off during fuel refill and/or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination with DTCs P0449 or P0451.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - June 11, 2019•Document ID: 10162040Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS610
- Date Added:
- July 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: SRS DTC B176200 AND/OR B168400- 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. DTC B176200:
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 31, 2019•Document ID: 10160763Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG197_R1
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - May 24, 2019•Document ID: 10160766Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG204_R1
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, equipped with a NU 2.0MPI Atkinson engine and produced from July 9, 2018 through March 11, 2019, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P219C00. P219D00, P219E00, P219F00.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 29, 2019•Document ID: 10159268Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA074_R2
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin is issued to provide information about the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some vehicles which might experience a âÂÂknockâ noise originating from the MDPS, when moving the steering wheel to right or left when the vehicle is stopped. This is caused by premature wear of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor. If any âÂÂknockâ noise from the MDPS occurs, replace the affected flexible coupling only with an improved one, following the Replacement Procedure below.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 16, 2019•Document ID: 10159245Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178_R2
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - 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 - April 5, 2019•Document ID: 10159247Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG204
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P030X, P219X (SA378) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, equipped with a NU 2.0MPI Atkinson engine and produced from July 9, 2018 through March 11, 2019, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P030X and/or P219X.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 5, 2019•Document ID: 10159240Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE159
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROL MALFUNCTION - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly on some 2014-2018MY Forte (YD/YDm) vehicles, produced from February 20, 2013 through June 30, 2018, which may experience intermittent malfunctioning steering wheel audio controls due to a clock spring connector pin deformation, with no related DTCs for this concern. Note: this does not impair the clock spring airbag function. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to inspect the clock spring female connector and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly.
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