Kia Forte Service Bulletins (2015)
146 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 7, 2018•Document ID: 10133177Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE128_R2
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - 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.
Associated Products (5)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 16, 2018•Document ID: 10130104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - 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.
Associated Products (55)2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Rio2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Rio2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage+ 35 moreAssociated Documents - January 31, 2018•Document ID: 10128612Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS537
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - INSTANTANEOUS FUEL MILEAGE NOT PRESENT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY - This Pitstop provides information regarding the instantaneous fuel mileage not displayed in the fuel economy menu of the trip computer in Type A instrument clusters on some 2014-2018MY Forte (YD) and 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles. In some cases, an inadvertent press of the RESET (A) button may toggle the instantaneous MPG display off in the center display.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 25, 2018•Document ID: 10128618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA081
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD), produced from February 18, 2013 through November 15, 2016, and some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 through February 9, 2017, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped or a rattle noise while driving.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 22, 2018•Document ID: 10128632Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) - This publication gives the dealers the instructions on how to do the repair.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128631Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150QA
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - QA - List of Campaign Questions and Answers
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128630Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150POC
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 -PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD - Dealers to give customers in California and the S.177 States Proof of Correction Cards showing that the recall has been completed.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128629Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150OWNER
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - OWNER LETTER - Notice to vehicle owners advising them of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards, to update the software programming for the Engine Control Module (?ECM?).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128628Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150LABEL
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - EMISSIONS LABEL - to affix under the hood of the vehicle once the campaign has been completed.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128587Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150DSM
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS - Notice to dealer service managers of a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards, to update the software programming for the Engine Control Module (?ECM?).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2018•Document ID: 10128586Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VERCSC150DP
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - Notice to Dealer Principals of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards, to update the software programming for the Engine Control Module (?ECM?).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 20, 2017•Document ID: 10126423Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE091R3
- Date Added:
- December 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - 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.
Associated Products (45)2016 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 Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte+ 25 moreAssociated Documents - September 26, 2017•Document ID: 10119119Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG157R1
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE (SA312) - REVISED - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the alternator pulley on some 2014-2016MY Forte (YD) vehicles with 1.8L and 2.0L Nu engines, produced from February 18, 2013 through July 18, 2016, which may experience an unusual engine vibration at idle that is sometimes more prevalent under certain electrical loads.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 27, 2017•Document ID: 10116101Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS474
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.
Associated Products (57)2017 Kia Cadenza2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Niro2017 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 Forte+ 37 moreAssociated Documents - April 17, 2017•Document ID: 10109836Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE100R4
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (QF/TF) vehicles to address ?Incoming ring volume too loud? complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and Voice Recognition (VR).
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - March 24, 2017•Document ID: 10109829Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE129R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA277) - 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.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 24, 2017•Document ID: 10109828Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE128R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA276) - 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.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109855Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS493
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
Associated Products (55)2017 Kia Cadenza2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Niro2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K900+ 35 moreAssociated 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