Kia Stinger Service Bulletins (2018)
100 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 14, 2026•Document ID: 11031906Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE417
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.
Associated Products (45)Associated Documents - December 9, 2025•Document ID: 11026698OtherBACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS797
- Date Added:
- December 18, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or foreign substances while driving. Damage to the cover of the ultrasonic sensor can also lead to damage to the internal circuit. As a result of this external damage, the PDW system may not receive the proper signal from the ultrasonic sensor. In some cases, the system may cause a false alarm, no alert, or phantom warnings by a “Warning Lamp’ to be displayed on the cluster. The ultrasonic sensor membrane film should be always inspected for external damage and if any part replacement should be treated as a general repair, not as a warranty claim repair for this concern. (Please note that this Pitstop only applies to models/trims that are equipped with the ultrasonic sensors.)
Associated Products (157)Associated Documents - October 2, 2025•Document ID: 11024182Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC281Y_TSB
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P0088 (SC281Y) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC281 titled “High-Pressure Fuel Pump Inspection /Replacement and ECM Software Upgrade.”
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 17, 2025•Document ID: 11017172Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R5
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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 the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - April 3, 2025•Document ID: 11017109Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R8
- Date Added:
- April 18, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the table on pages 9 and 10 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - February 28, 2025•Document ID: 11014912Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R7
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - May 16, 2024•Document ID: 11000787Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R4
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryThis bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - December 20, 2023•Document ID: 10248085Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC279_OWNR
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2018-2021 MY Kia Stinger vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbo GDI engines manufactured from September 29, 2017 to January 20, 2021 to improve the emissions logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. This condition may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants that exceed Federal and California standards.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 20, 2023•Document ID: 10248077Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC279_TSB
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA 2.0L T-GDI ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC279) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software logic of the engine control module (ECM) with an improved version on 2018-2021MY Stinger (CK) vehicles equipped with a Theta 2.0L T-GDI ULEV engine manufactured from September 29, 2017 through January 20, 2021. The subject vehicles may have engine calibrations that were not optimized for emissions standards under certain specific conditions, which may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards (such as NMOG (Non-Methane Organic Gas) and CO (Carbon Monoxide) during IUVP (In-Use Verification Program). To ensure compliance with emissions regulations, apply the improved logic to the âÂÂENGINEâ system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 18, 2023•Document ID: 10247636Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC279_QA
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC279).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 18, 2023•Document ID: 10247634Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC279_POC
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC279_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 18, 2023•Document ID: 10247633Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC279_STKR
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC279_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 18, 2023•Document ID: 10247632Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC279_DPSM
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2018-2021 MY Kia Stinger vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbo GDI engines manufactured from September 29, 2017 to January 20, 2021 to improve the emissions logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. This condition may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants that exceed Federal and California standards.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 18, 2023•Document ID: 10247631Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC279_DP
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2018-2021 MY Kia Stinger vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbo GDI engines manufactured from September 29, 2017 to January 20, 2021 to improve the emissions logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. This condition may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants that exceed Federal and California standards.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 25, 2023•Document ID: 10242913Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS750
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Some customers may complain of a chatter sensation felt in the drivetrain of the vehicle and/or the failure of drivetrain component(s). A difference in tire size (width, aspect ratio, construction, rim diameter etc.) may be the cause.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD314
- Date Added:
- June 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below, which may encounter the sunglass case of the overhead console lamp not closing properly.
Associated Products (39)Associated Documents - November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226555Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R3
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
Associated Products (153)Associated Documents - November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226551Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS738
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: VARIANT CODING AFTER MDPS/EPS REPLACEMENT - This Pitstop provides information to perform variant coding on some 2018-2023MY Stinger (CK) vehicles, after replacement of an MDPS and/or EPS unit. The selections on KGIS do not match those on the KDS. Follow the procedure below to perform variant coding on a newly replaced MDPS and/or EPS unit.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 31, 2022•Document ID: 10225558Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD309
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR FOR SUNROOF OPERATION - This bulletin provides information to replace the rear sled assembly in the sunroof (left and right side) on some 2018-2023MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from September 21, 2017 through January 28, 2022, which may exhibit separation of the rear sled assembly in the sunroof mechanism, resulting in an inoperative sunroof.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 17, 2022•Document ID: 10224805Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE264
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT FOR INTERMITTENT NO SOUND - This bulletin provides information to replace the AVN head unit on some 2018-2020MY Stinger (CK) vehicles produced from October 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019, which exhibit intermittent audio dropping or audio sound cutting out concern while the engine is 'ON' or during normal driving operation. Confirm that the concern is present and place an order for the applicable AVN part required.
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