Kia Forte Koup Service Bulletins (2010)
45 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194553Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD049_CLSD
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB_BOD049_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 16, 2021•Document ID: 10190346Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2102_OWNR
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter MPI engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit ("ECU") (PI2102).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 15, 2021•Document ID: 10190347Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2102_TSB
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: THETA 2.4L MPI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2102) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 14, 2021•Document ID: 10190345Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2102_QA
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2102).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 14, 2021•Document ID: 10190344Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2102_DSM
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage on 2010-2011 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter engines, manufactured from February 24, 2009 through May 31, 2011 (PI2102).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 14, 2021•Document ID: 10190343Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2102_DP
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage on 2010-2011 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter engines, manufactured from February 24, 2009 through May 31, 2011 (PI2102).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 25, 2021•Document ID: 10189545Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R7
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - 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 regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Steering Column Housing, or Worm Gear Assembly. When the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Assembly on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (85)2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Rio2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Soul2020 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Forte2019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Rio2019 Kia Sorento+ 65 moreAssociated Documents - November 25, 2020•Document ID: 10183333Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R6
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - 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 regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - November 4, 2020•Document ID: 10183332Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R5
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - 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 regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179255Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS675
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - January 21, 2020•Document ID: 10170778Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE148
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibit a bulb connector concern. To correct this concern, replace the connector with a new and improved part.
Associated Products (76)2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Sedona2020 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Stinger2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Sedona2019 Kia Soul2019 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Stinger2018 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Niro2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sedona2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2018 Kia Stinger+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - November 26, 2019•Document ID: 10168850Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R4
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - January 16, 2019•Document ID: 10152910Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD079_CLOSED
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION PROTECTION THROUGH PROTECTIVE SEALING (SA085) - CLOSED
Associated Products (4)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 28, 2017•Document ID: 10109817Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC141R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014MY Sorento, 2011-2014MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014MY Sportage, and 2010-2013MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated 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 6, 2016•Document ID: 10109874Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC141
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014MY Sorento, 2011-2014MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014MY Sportage, and 2010-2013MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109877Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC141QA
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC141 ? UNDERBODY ? ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109876Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC141DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014 MY Sorento, 2011-2014 MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014 MY Sportage, and 2010-2013 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally retailed or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109875Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC141DP
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014 MY Sorento, 2011-2014 MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014 MY Sportage, and 2010-2013 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally retailed or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents