Kia Soul Service Bulletins
554 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 22, 2021•Document ID: 10189539Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002B_DSM_U1
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the notification to dealer Parts and Service Managers of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (PI2002B). Upon completion of this Product Improvement Campaign, Kia will extend the warranty coverage for the engine long block assembly to 15 years from the date the vehicle was first put into service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first for both new and subsequent vehicle owners.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 22, 2021•Document ID: 10189538Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002B_DP_U1
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the notification to dealer principals of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (PI2002B). Upon completion of this Product Improvement Campaign, Kia will extend the warranty coverage for the engine long block assembly to 15 years from the date the vehicle was first put into service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first for both new and subsequent vehicle owners.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 12, 2021•Document ID: 10189269Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS677
- Date Added:
- March 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W & DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - This Pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - March 11, 2021•Document ID: 10189272Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R2
- Date Added:
- March 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA 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.
Associated Products (32)2019 Kia Soul2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul+ 12 moreAssociated Documents - March 11, 2021•Document ID: 10189270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE209_R1
- Date Added:
- March 24, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - 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 the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - February 23, 2021•Document ID: 10188139Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG227
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON DTC P0605 AND/OR P2181 ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA463) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2020-2021MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 24, 2018 through January 4, 2021 and 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through January 12, 2021, equipped with NU 2.0L ATK engines, which may exhibit engine poor starting related DTC P0605 and/or thermostat related DTC P2181.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 3, 2021•Document ID: 10187815Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG213_R1
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20). 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 related to extracting âÂÂin use performance trackingâ 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.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 3, 2021•Document ID: 10187820Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG216_R2
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) - 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 related to extracting âÃÂÃÂin use performance trackingâÃÂàemissions 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.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - January 27, 2021•Document ID: 10186041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R1
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA 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.
Associated Products (32)2019 Kia Soul2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul+ 12 moreAssociated Documents - January 21, 2021•Document ID: 10186030Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002B_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - NU 2.0L GDI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (PI2002B) - 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 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 (3)Associated Documents - January 21, 2021•Document ID: 10186029Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002A_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - 1.6L GDI KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2002A) - 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 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 (5)Associated Documents - December 22, 2020•Document ID: 10185030Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - NU/GAMMA ENGINES - This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2012-2019MY Soul (AM/PS) vehicles (refer to table below for applicable engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 16, 2020•Document ID: 10185033Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA083
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the table below, equipped with the 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which might exhibit clutch judder when accelerating from a stop. If the vehicle body vibrates without the steering wheel shuddering when performing creep driving test (driving the vehicle up to 3mph), the vehicle is exhibiting clutch judder. The creep test can be conducted by driving at a speed slower than 5 mph after releasing the brake.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - December 3, 2020•Document ID: 10185019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC199_OWNR_SK3
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC199 - Owner Letter to Soul vehicle owners advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2020-2021 Soul vehicles.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 2, 2020•Document ID: 10185023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC199_TSB
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC199_TSB: VOLUNTARY EMMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - (This bulletin was previously referred as 'SA424' or 'ELE 200'.) This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles listed in the chart below. The affected vehicles may exhibit the illumination of MIL with the DTC(s) listed below in addition to a lack of acceleration or delay in accelerating due to transmission slippage.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 2, 2020•Document ID: 10185022Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC199_STCKR
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC199_STCKR - Completion Sticker
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 2, 2020•Document ID: 10185021Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC199_POC
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC199_POC - Proof of Completion Card
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 2, 2020•Document ID: 10185017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC199_QA
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC199 - Questions and Answers: Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 2, 2020•Document ID: 10185016Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC199_DPSM
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC199 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Notice: Notification to Dealer Parts and Service Managers advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 2, 2020•Document ID: 10185015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC199_DP
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC199 - Dealer Principal Notice: Notification to Dealer Principals advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents