Kia Soul Service Bulletins

554 manufacturer communications on file.

August 24, 2018•Document ID: 10144234
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG189
Date Added:
September 10, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L TURBO OIL FEED PIPE GASKET REPLACEMENT (SA349) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed pipe gasket on some 2018MY Soul (PS) 1.6T, produced from September 11, 2017 through February 20, 2018, which may exhibit oil leakage due to irregularities on the surface of the engine block at the turbo oil feed pipe flange area. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the turbo oil feed pipe gasket with an improved part. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
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2018 Kia Soul
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July 3, 2018•Document ID: 10143468
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG164_R2
Date Added:
August 6, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - ECU UPGRADE ? DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised and is no longer a Service Action. bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), and 2012-2013MY Soul (AM) vehicles, which may have a malfunction indicator light (MIL) ON with DTC P0441: Evaporative Emissions System Incorrect Purge Flow.
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June 12, 2018•Document ID: 10143399
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE134_R1
Date Added:
August 6, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - Combination TSB/SA: Battery Management System (BMS) Logic Improvement (ELE134/SA297) (Rev 1) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Battery Management System (BMS) logic improvement for some 2015-2016MY Soul EV (PSEV) vehicles, produced from July 15, 2014 through May 15, 2016, which may experience an inoperative reserved climate control system (set climate pre-conditioning times) when the vehicle is stored at low temperatures without power-on for a certain period of time and/or a charging concern after use of the reserved climate control.
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2016 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Soul
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June 12, 2018•Document ID: 10143267
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE134_R1
Date Added:
July 30, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - Combination TSB/SA: Battery Management System (BMS) Logic Improvement (ELE134/SA297) (Rev 1) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Battery Management System (BMS) logic improvement for some 2015-2016MY Soul EV (PSEV) vehicles, produced from July 15, 2014 through May 15, 2016, which may experience an inoperative reserved climate control system (set climate pre-conditioning times) when the vehicle is stored at low temperatures without power-on for a certain period of time and/or a charging concern after use of the reserved climate control.
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2016 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Soul
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June 1, 2018•Document ID: 10143400
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE140_R1
Date Added:
August 6, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA302) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Battery Management System (BMS) software upgrade to improve the battery monitoring logic on some 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles, produced from July 11, 2016 through June 21, 2017.
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2017 Kia Soul
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June 1, 2018•Document ID: 10143268
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE140_R1
Date Added:
July 30, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA302) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Battery Management System (BMS) software upgrade to improve the battery monitoring logic on some 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles, produced from July 11, 2016 through June 21, 2017.
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2017 Kia Soul
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May 22, 2018•Document ID: 10141384
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS564
Date Added:
June 18, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.
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April 27, 2018•Document ID: 10136503
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBFUE038
Date Added:
May 14, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION AND AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-18MY 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) vehicles, 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 DTC(s) P0449 or P0451.
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April 17, 2018•Document ID: 10136500
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG178_R1
Date Added:
May 14, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - 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 ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
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2018 Kia Cadenza 2018 Kia Forte 2018 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Rio 2018 Kia Sedona 2018 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Soul 2018 Kia Sportage 2018 Kia Stinger
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March 9, 2018•Document ID: 10133169
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mfr Comm. #:
PS476_R1
Date Added:
April 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION - RESTRICTED FUEL LINE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration. The malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate or DTC P0087 may be stored (history). This is possibly due to a restricted low pressure fuel line.
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul
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March 7, 2018•Document ID: 10133178
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE129_R2
Date Added:
April 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - 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.
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2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage
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March 7, 2018•Document ID: 10133177
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE128_R2
Date Added:
April 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - 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.
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2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage
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March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133173
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mfr Comm. #:
PS548
Date Added:
April 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - EXTRACTING BMS DATA FOR RANGE CONCERNS PRIOR TO PERFORMING UPDATES - For any customers experiencing a range concern with their vehicle, all Battery Management System (BMS) current data should be extracted and reviewed to verify the current battery State of Health (SOH) before performing any updates.
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2018 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Soul
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March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PS539
Date Added:
April 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - 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.
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February 28, 2018•Document ID: 10130091
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS462_R3
Date Added:
March 13, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - BASE AUDIO SYSTEM (AUDIO 4.0 A/B) WITH SIRI EYES FREE VOICE RECOGNITION - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the functionality on the latest generation Base Audio System (designated Audio 4.0) that has been applied on some 2017-2018MY Soul (PS) and Sedona (YP) vehicles.
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2018 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Soul
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February 16, 2018•Document ID: 10130104
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA047_R2
Date Added:
March 13, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - 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.
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2018 Kia Forte 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Rio 2018 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Soul 2018 Kia Sportage 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Rio 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage+ 35 more
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January 3, 2018•Document ID: 10128611
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
PS530
Date Added:
February 12, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - DUPLICATE CAMSHAFT PART NUMBERS - This Pitstop provides information regarding the duplicate exhaust camshaft part numbers available for 2014-2016MY Soul (PS) models, equipped with the 2.0L GDI engine. Both part numbers listed below are the same part for the replacement of the exhaust camshaft for this vehicle. Part numbers 24200-2E270 and 24200-2E280 are interchangeable.
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2016 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Soul
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November 20, 2017•Document ID: 10126423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE091R3
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
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2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte+ 25 more
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October 25, 2017•Document ID: 10123328
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE137
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: OBC UPDATE, INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA306) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update, inspect, and if necessary, replace the On-Board Charger (OBC) on some 2015-17MY Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles, produced from July 15, 2014 through January 15, 2017, which may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON with DTCs P1CF1 through P1CF6.
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2017 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Soul
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September 21, 2017•Document ID: 10119118
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE138
Date Added:
October 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: OBC REPLACEMENT (SA307) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the On-Board Charger (OBC) on some 2016MY Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles, produced from January 16, 2015 through December 21, 2015, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) ON with DTCs P1CF5 and P1CF6 due to a battery charge delay with the OBC.
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