Kia Forte Koup Service Bulletins

111 manufacturer communications on file.

June 9, 2022•Document ID: 10214151
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PI2102YZ_TSB
Date Added:
July 2, 2022
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2102Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in (PI2102) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement" for 2010-2011MY Forte and Forte Koup (TD) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L MPI engine, produced from February 24, 2009 through May 31, 2011. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
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March 23, 2022•Document ID: 10209419
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PI2105YZ_TSB
Date Added:
March 31, 2022
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2105Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published (PI2105) titled "Nu 2.0L GDI - Knock Sensor Detection System ECU Logic Improvement". Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup
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October 5, 2021•Document ID: 10202226
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_CHA084_R8
Date Added:
October 22, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TECHNICAL 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. On some vehicles when the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Assembly and does not affect the steering effort.
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September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201529
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_BOD055_R1
Date Added:
October 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - 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 relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
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September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201158
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_ENG222_R3
Date Added:
September 10, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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 diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2019MY vehicles (refer to table below for applicable model and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
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August 11, 2021•Document ID: 10200345
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PI2105_OWNR
Date Added:
August 13, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign (PI2105) to perform a software update on 2016 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter GDI 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").
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup
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August 5, 2021•Document ID: 10200324
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PI2105_QA
Date Added:
August 13, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2105).
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup
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August 5, 2021•Document ID: 10200323
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PI2105_DPSM
Date Added:
August 13, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PRODUCT 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 2016 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter GDI engines, manufactured from April 13, 2015 through July 18, 2016.
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup
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August 5, 2021•Document ID: 10200322
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PI2105_DP
Date Added:
August 13, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PRODUCT 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 2016 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter GDI engines, manufactured from April 13, 2015 through July 18, 2016.
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup
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August 3, 2021•Document ID: 10200346
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PI2105_TSB
Date Added:
August 13, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2105) - 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. This update is for certain 2016MY Forte and Forte Koup (YD) vehicles equipped with Nu 2.0L GDI engines, produced from April 13, 2015 through July 18, 2016.
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup
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May 19, 2021•Document ID: 10194560
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_BOD057_CLSD
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_BOD057_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (1)
2010 Kia Forte Koup
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May 19, 2021•Document ID: 10194503
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_ENG070R1_CLS
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_ENG070_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
Associated Documents
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May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10195110
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_ENG057R1_CLS
Date Added:
June 5, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_ENG057_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
Associated Documents
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May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194708
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_FUE017_CLSD
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_FUE017_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
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May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194672
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_TRA030_CLSD
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_TRA030_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
Associated Documents
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May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194568
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_ENG058_CLSD
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_ENG058_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
Associated Documents
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May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194567
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_GEN031_CLSD
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_GEN031_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
Associated Documents
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May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194566
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_ENG059_CLSD
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_ENG059_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
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May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194556
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_ENG051R1_CLS
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_ENG051_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
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May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194553
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB_BOD049_CLSD
Date Added:
June 2, 2021
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB_BOD049_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)
2010 Kia Forte 2010 Kia Forte Koup
Associated Documents
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