Kia Forte Service Bulletins (2016)
122 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 6, 2022•Document ID: 10222829Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC238_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - 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 to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake tube(s)/line(s) for leakage and also apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components on certain 2014-2017MY Forte and Forte Koup (YD) vehicles produced from November 7, 2012 through April 19, 2017 and 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. Brake line corrosion can occur due to a combination of environment conditions and lack of proper underbody maintenance. Brake line corrosion can occur on vehicles in states where heavy amounts of road salt are used if the materials used for ice/snow removal are not regularly flushed from the underbody of the vehicle. If this condition occurs, customers may experience low brake fluid level that can result in gradually increasing soft brake pedal feel and/or Brake Fluid Warning Light illumination.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - September 16, 2022•Document ID: 10220346Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG219_R1
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - 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 setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most 2014-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 2). If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance. Refer to TSB ENG241 for 2023MY~ vehicles equipped with the Oil Life Management System (OLMS) feature not included in table on page 2.
Associated Products (80)Associated Documents - September 7, 2022•Document ID: 10219689Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC238_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- September 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - 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 to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake tube(s)/line(s) for leakage and also apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components on certain 2014-2017MY Forte and Forte Koup (YD) vehicles produced from November 7, 2012 through April 19, 2017 and 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. Brake line corrosion can occur due to a combination of environment conditions and lack of proper underbody maintenance. Brake line corrosion can occur on vehicles in states where heavy amounts of road salt are used if the materials used for ice/snow removal are not regularly flushed from the underbody of the vehicle. If this condition occurs, customers may experience low brake fluid level that can result in gradually increasing soft brake pedal feel and/or Brake Fluid Warning Light illumination.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10218670Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC238_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake tube(s)/line(s) for leakage and also apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components on certain 2014-2017MY Forte and Forte Koup (YD) vehicles produced from November 7, 2012 through April 19, 2017 and 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. Brake line corrosion can occur due to a combination of environment conditions and lack of proper underbody maintenance. Brake line corrosion can occur on vehicles in states where heavy amounts of road salt are used if the materials used for ice/snow removal are not regularly flushed from the underbody of the vehicle. If this condition occurs, customers may experience low brake fluid level that can result in gradually increasing soft brake pedal feel and/or Brake Fluid Warning Light illumination.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 19, 2022•Document ID: 10218668Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC238_OWNR
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufactured at a Kia plant in Korea from November 7, 2012 through April 19, 2017 and originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 16, 2022•Document ID: 10218669Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC238_QA
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC238).
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 16, 2022•Document ID: 10218667Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC238_DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY 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 Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufactured at a Kia plant in Korea from November 7, 2012 through April 19, 2017 and originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 16, 2022•Document ID: 10218666Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC238_DP
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufactured at a Kia plant in Korea from November 7, 2012 through April 19, 2017 and originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 23, 2022•Document ID: 10209419Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2105YZ_TSB
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUBSEQUENT 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).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 1, 2022•Document ID: 10209438Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R6
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2022
- 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 2011-2021MY 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 (68)Associated Documents - January 6, 2022•Document ID: 10206642Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R5
- Date Added:
- January 20, 2022
- 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 2011-2021MY 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 (68)Associated Documents - December 21, 2021•Document ID: 10205426Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R4
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- 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 2011-2021MY 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 (69)Associated Documents - October 5, 2021•Document ID: 10202226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R8
- Date Added:
- October 22, 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. 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.
Associated Products (90)2022 Kia Niro2022 Kia Rio2022 Kia Sorento2022 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Rio2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Soul2020 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Cadenza+ 70 moreAssociated Documents - September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD055_R1
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL 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.
Associated Products (199)2022 Kia Carnival2022 Kia K52022 Kia Sportage2022 Kia Stinger2022 Kia Telluride2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia K52021 Kia K9002021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sedona2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte+ 179 moreAssociated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201158Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R3
- Date Added:
- September 10, 2021
- 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 2011-2019MY vehicles (refer to table below for applicable model and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - August 24, 2021•Document ID: 10200551Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA083_R1
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - 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 replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed in the table below, equipped with the 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which might exhibit clutch judder when accelerating from a stop.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - August 11, 2021•Document ID: 10200345Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2105_OWNR
- Date Added:
- August 13, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT 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").
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 5, 2021•Document ID: 10200324Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2105_QA
- Date Added:
- August 13, 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 (PI2105).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 5, 2021•Document ID: 10200323Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2105_DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 13, 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 2016 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter GDI engines, manufactured from April 13, 2015 through July 18, 2016.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 5, 2021•Document ID: 10200322Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2105_DP
- Date Added:
- August 13, 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 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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