Kia Soul Service Bulletins
554 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 7, 2017•Document ID: 10109822Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD133
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD NOISE REPAIR - This bulletin provides information relating to some 2014-2015MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 to February 14, 2015, which may experience a rattle sound from the upper area of the instrument panel during turns or while driving over bumps or rough roads. This sound may be more prevalent during cold temperatures.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 17, 2017•Document ID: 10109818Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS462R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NEW BASE AUDIO SYSTEM IN 2017MY SOUL AND SEDONA - This Pitstop provides information regarding the functionality on the latest generation Base Audio system (designated Audio 4.0 Type B) that has been applied on 2017MY Soul (PS) and Sedona (YP).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 16, 2017•Document ID: 10109888Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG164
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE ? DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280) - This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016 Soul (PS), and 2012-2013MY Soul (AM) vehicles, which may have a MIL on with DTC P0441: Evaporative Emissions System Incorrect Purge Flow. To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109813Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS469
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVAP) leak self-test resulted in NTF, a manual EVAP test is recommended.
Associated Products (42)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Forte Koup+ 22 moreAssociated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - December 20, 2016•Document ID: 10109879Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS353R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT - This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015 - 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV), 2016 - 2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). It is important to note that the head units in these vehicles contain a modem and should NOT be swapped between vehicles under any circumstances. Swapping a head unit from one vehicle to another may result in a non-operational UVO eServices on one of the vehicles. If a head unit needs to be replaced, the factory recommendation is to always order a replacement head unit to ensure proper eServices operations using the new installed/replaced head unit.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 21, 2016•Document ID: 10109772Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE119
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO GEN 4.0 TYPE B (SA253) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Audio Gen 4.0 Type B software on some 2017MY Soul (PS), produced from July 12, 2016 to August 26, 2016, which may experience a screen freezing, black screen, or other display concerns during initial system startup. These concerns may occur during initial booting. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to correct the concern.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10109781Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS472R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is generated when driving with the sunroof open. This logic allows the system to automatically switch from RECIRCULATION to FRESH mode when the sunroof is open.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - November 9, 2016•Document ID: 10109778Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SST049
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) FIRMWARE UPDATE - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform the Audio Update Module (AUM) firmware update to ensure compatibility with the new Audio 4.0 head units (standard on 17MY Soul (PS) and Sedona (YP)).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 9, 2016•Document ID: 10109775Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG161
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - 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, GDS/KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - November 4, 2016•Document ID: 10109777Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - October 31, 2016•Document ID: 10109788Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-TRA055
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - October 28, 2016•Document ID: 10109676Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE044R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or HVBs). Every Kia-approved EV/hybrid dealership?s parts and service departments should follow these procedures to ensure the fastest handling time and to minimize the possibility of charge-backs.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10090945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS266R1
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Associated Products (60)2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima+ 40 moreAssociated Documents - September 13, 2016•Document ID: 10090824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA074R1
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB REV1: 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 KNOCK 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 KNOCK 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 - September 2, 2016•Document ID: 10090963Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS462
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NE W BA SE AUDIO SYSTEM I N 2017MY SOUL A ND SEDONA - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUNCTIONALITY ON THE LATEST GENERATION BASE AUDIO SYSTEM (DESIGNATED AUDIO 4.0 B) THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED ON 17 MY SOUL AND SEDONA.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 28, 2016•Document ID: 10109736Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE060
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: OPTIMA (QF) AND SOUL (AM) AVN AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA168) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system and base audio system software of some 2012MY Optima (QF) and some 2012MY Soul (AM) vehicles, to improve Bluetooth® connectivity.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 16, 2016•Document ID: 10089591Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA074
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- 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 KNOCK 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 KNOCK NOISE FROM THE MDPS OCCURS, REPLACE THE AFFECTED FLEXIBLE COUPLING ONLY WITH AN IMPROVED ONE, FOLLOWING THE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE BELOW.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - August 9, 2016•Document ID: 10089605Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG156
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECM UPGRADE MIL ON WITH DTC P0128 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2014 THROUGH MAY 31, 2015, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTC: P0128. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 6. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10089401Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE113R1
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ANDROID AUTO/APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
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