Kia Forte Service Bulletins
471 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 7, 2018•Document ID: 10133178Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE129_R2
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin has been revised and is no longer a Service Action. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the UVO software on some 2015MY Soul (PS), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), and Sorento (XMa) vehicles to incorporate Bluetooth and Voice Recognition improvements.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 7, 2018•Document ID: 10133177Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE128_R2
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin has been revised and is no longer a Service Action. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the audio software on some 2015MY Soul (PS), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), and Sorento (XMa) vehicles to incorporate Bluetooth and Voice Recognition improvements.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS539
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Associated Products (147)Associated Documents - February 16, 2018•Document ID: 10130104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Associated Products (55)2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Rio2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Rio2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage+ 35 moreAssociated Documents - February 12, 2018•Document ID: 10130105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA072A_R2
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL), Forte (YD), and Sedona (YP), and some 2016-2017MY Optima (JF) vehicles, equipped with a front wheel drive 6-speed transmission, which may experience the following concerns: ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P0705 - Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) Circuit Malfunction (active or history) ? CAN-related DTCs (For both Hybrids: CAN DTC C2243); ? Intermittent no crank/no start ? Erratic or harsh shifting; ? EPB and Hold lights illuminated intermittently; ? ?Key OFF? indicated after placing the selector lever into the ?P? position and depressing the Start/Stop button.Note: When this condition occurs, the ?P? position is not indicated on the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 31, 2018•Document ID: 10128612Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS537
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - INSTANTANEOUS FUEL MILEAGE NOT PRESENT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY - This Pitstop provides information regarding the instantaneous fuel mileage not displayed in the fuel economy menu of the trip computer in Type A instrument clusters on some 2014-2018MY Forte (YD) and 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles. In some cases, an inadvertent press of the RESET (A) button may toggle the instantaneous MPG display off in the center display.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 25, 2018•Document ID: 10128618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA081
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD), produced from February 18, 2013 through November 15, 2016, and some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 through February 9, 2017, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped or a rattle noise while driving.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 24, 2018•Document ID: 10128619Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA085_R1
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: SUB FRAME REPLACEMENT (SA323) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the sub frame on some 2018MY Forte (YD), produced from August 31, 2017 through September 4, 2017, and some 2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from October 10, 2017 through October 23, 2017, which may experience a squeak noise at the sub frame area when driving.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 23, 2018•Document ID: 10128583Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- 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.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 22, 2018•Document ID: 10128632Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) - This publication gives the dealers the instructions on how to do the repair.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 16, 2018•Document ID: 10128616Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD181
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION (SA327) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp pads on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 23, 2016 to August 15, 2017, which may exhibit evidence of water intrusion in the outside rear combination lamps.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 16, 2018•Document ID: 10128613Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD157_CLOSED
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - BOD157/SA256 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB BOD181/SA327
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 16, 2018•Document ID: 10128585Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA072A_R1
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL), Forte (YD), and Sedona (YP) vehicles, equipped with a front wheel drive 6-speed transmission, which may experience the concerns listed below. These concerns may be due to the inhibitor switch not allowing the correct gear position signal to be sent to various control units.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128631Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150QA
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - QA - List of Campaign Questions and Answers
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128630Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150POC
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 -PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD - Dealers to give customers in California and the S.177 States Proof of Correction Cards showing that the recall has been completed.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128629Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150OWNER
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - OWNER LETTER - Notice to vehicle owners advising them of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards, to update the software programming for the Engine Control Module (?ECM?).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128628Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150LABEL
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - EMISSIONS LABEL - to affix under the hood of the vehicle once the campaign has been completed.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128587Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150DSM
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS - Notice to dealer service managers of a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards, to update the software programming for the Engine Control Module (?ECM?).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128586Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150DP
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - Notice to Dealer Principals of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards, to update the software programming for the Engine Control Module (?ECM?).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 12, 2017•Document ID: 10127032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG181
- Date Added:
- January 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: IGNITION COIL OR COIL RFI SPRING REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA321) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all four (4) ignition coils or replace all four (4) coil radio frequency interference (RFI) springs on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May 16, 2017 through September 7, 2017, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination (MIL) ON with DTC P030X (P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304).
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