Kia Seltos Service Bulletins
169 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 27, 2023•Document ID: 10239718Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2309_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2309) - 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 upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM) system on certain 2021-2022MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 21, 2019 through February 28, 2022, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation which activates when the vehicle is locked.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 13, 2023•Document ID: 10240316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- 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 - July 6, 2023•Document ID: 10239108Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2310_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic in the Kia Genuine Remote Start Control Module on certain 2012-2022MY model vehicles listed on page 6. Vehicles equipped with a Kia Genuine Remote Start feature and have had the Anti-Theft software logic (CS230*) applied to the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM) may experience five (5) inadvertent honks after starting the vehicle with the remote start feature.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - June 12, 2023•Document ID: 10238485Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA102_R1
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) assembly on certain 2019-2021MY model vehicles listed in the chart below, which may exhibit an MIL ON with the DTC(s) listed below and a lack/delay in acceleration due to transmission slippage.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 12, 2023•Document ID: 10238222Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC199_TSB_R4
- Date Added:
- July 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - 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 was previously referred as âÂÂSA424â or âÂÂELE 200âÂÂ.) This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles listed in the chart below. The affected vehicles may exhibit the illumination of MIL with the DTC(s) listed below in addition to a lack of acceleration or delay in accelerating due to transmission slippage.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 24, 2023•Document ID: 10236655Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2309_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- May 26, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2309) - 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 upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM) system on certain 2021-2022MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 21, 2019 through February 28, 2022, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation which activates when the vehicle is locked.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 11, 2023•Document ID: 10236112Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2309_OWNRSP2
- Date Added:
- June 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition system should a locked vehicle be the subject of a break-in and theft attempt without the key. This software upgrade will be available to the customer free of charge for eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter. When the software upgrade is complete, Kia will also provide the customer with window stickers that can be applied to your vehicle to discourage a break-in.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 19, 2023•Document ID: 10235105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - April 5, 2023•Document ID: 10234601Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2309_TSB
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2309) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM) system on certain 2021-2022MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 21, 2019 through February 28, 2022, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 3, 2023•Document ID: 10235100Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE287
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ICU-D CONNECTOR INSTALLATION (SA529) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and re-connect the Integrated Control Unit (ICU)-D connector on certain 2023MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles, produced from November 22, 2022 through December 7, 2022, due to the ICU-D connector not installed fully seated during assembly which may exhibit symptoms such as: inoperative power windows, seat warmers, heated mirrors, and/or 4WD warning lamp.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 21, 2023•Document ID: 10233305Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2201_OWNR
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that the second Smart Key fob is now available for 2023MY Kia Seltos customers.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 20, 2023•Document ID: 10232112Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG242
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA527) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, replace the coolant reservoir cap on some 2023MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from October 26, 2022 through November 11, 2022 which may have the incorrect coolant reservoir cap installed. Some vehicles may have had a metal cap installed during assembly.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 15, 2022•Document ID: 10227830Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA117
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ABS/ESC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC C1626 - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Anti-Lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control (ABS/ESC) systems on some 2021-2023MY Seltos vehicles, which may experience multiple dash warning lights illuminated and DTC C1626, due to a possible yaw rate calculation error due to wheel alignment and tire diameter differences. This logic improvement will change the threshold sensitivity setting to account for these conditions.
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.
Associated Products (35)Associated Documents - September 16, 2022•Document ID: 10220346Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 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 (26)Associated Documents - August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10218674Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC242_OWNR
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, repair the transfer case oil seal and to perform the All-Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit ("AWD ECU") software update on certain All-Wheel Drive ("AWD") 2021-2023 MY Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The current AWD ECU software logic may not detect the spare tire when installed on the vehicle.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 18, 2022•Document ID: 10218675Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC242_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE/OVERHEATING WHEN USING SPARE TIRE (SC242) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the front wheel transfer assembly for oil leakage and update the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) (also referred to as All-Wheel Drive [AWD]), coupling operation logic software on certain 2021-2023MY Seltos (SP2) AWD vehicles equipped with Nu 2.0L MPI engine, produced from November 20, 2019 through May 18, 2022. Some of these vehicles may exhibit a front wheel transfer assembly oil seal leak, oil burning smell, and possible smoke due to the transfer case overheating when using the spare tire. This may be caused by AWD ECU software detection logic not detecting the installed spare tire, which would normally limit transfer case usage/operation. If the spare tire is in use and not detected, transfer case oil temperatures can rise, and a burning oil smell can be detected.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 18, 2022•Document ID: 10218673Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC242_QA
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC242).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 18, 2022•Document ID: 10218672Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC242_DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY 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 Service Campaign on certain All-Wheel Drive 2021-2023 MY Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines manufactured from November 20, 2019 through May 18, 2022. The current All-Wheel Drive Electronic Control Unit ('AWD ECU') software logic may not detect the spare tire when installed on the vehicle. If the spare tire is not detected, transfer case oil temperatures can increase.
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