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2022 Kia Sportage Health Check: Recalls and Bulletins
The 2022 Kia Sportage demonstrates a strong safety record with no reported recalls, owner complaints, or federal investigations. However, Kia has issued numerous service bulletins addressing proactive updates like emissions software, anti-theft system enhancements, and various technical…
2024-2025 Kia P2B59F0 Engine Coolant Valve TSB
Kia TSB ENG264 addresses DTC P2B59F0, indicating an Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Control Circuit/Open fault. This bulletin provides an ECU software upgrade for 2024-2025 Kia K5, Sorento, and Sportage models to resolve an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Light.
2021-2022 Kia Sportage Emissions Software Update Campaign
Kia has initiated a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC340 FLIGHT 105) for certain 2021-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L GDI engines. This campaign addresses engine calibrations that were not optimized for emissions standards, which could lead to vehicles failing emissions…
2021-2022 Kia Sportage Emissions ECM Update SC340
Kia has issued a voluntary emissions service campaign, SC340, for certain 2021-2022 Sportage vehicles. This campaign involves upgrading the Engine Control Module (ECM) software to ensure compliance with Federal and California emissions standards.
2026 Kia Sportage EV6 Remote Connectivity Update
Kia is rolling out an Over-the-Air (OTA) software update for the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) in certain 2026 Sportage and EV6 models. This update enhances remote connectivity features, ensuring a more reliable connection for Kia Connect services.
2021-2022 Kia Models Theft Deterrent Ignition Protector TSB
Kia has issued Technical Service Bulletin CS2312 for 2021-2022 Kia models, including the Sportage, to install a theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and anti-theft decals. This measure aims to prevent vehicle thefts by securing the ignition cylinder and providing visual deterrence.
2025-2026 Kia EV6 and Sportage DCU Software Update (SA635)
Kia has released Service Action SA635 to improve the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) performance in 2025-2026 EV6 and Sportage vehicles. This software update addresses issues like non-functional remote start, inaccurate Kia Access App status, and connected routing problems.
2026 Kia Models Emissions Data Collection TSB DC26
Kia TSB 261 outlines the procedure for collecting California emissions data (DC26) from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of various 2026 Kia models. This is a mandatory process for CARB compliance.
2026 Kia Sportage Remote Connectivity OTA Update
Kia has released an Over-the-Air (OTA) software update for certain 2026 Sportage vehicles to improve the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic for remote connectivity. This update, identified as Service Action 635, takes approximately 2 minutes to install in-vehicle.
2021-2022 Kia Theft Protection Upgrade (CS2312)
Kia has issued a customer satisfaction campaign (CS2312) for 2021-2022 Kia models, providing a software upgrade and a new anti-theft ignition cylinder protector to address vehicle thefts. Owners of eligible vehicles can receive these upgrades free of charge.
2021-2022 Kia Sportage Emissions Software Update
Kia is implementing a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC340 FLT 103) for 2021-2022 Kia Sportage vehicles with 2.4L GDI engines. This campaign involves a software update to the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to optimize emissions logic and ensure compliance with federal and California…
2021-2022 Kia Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector TSB
Kia has issued Technical Service Bulletin CS2312 for certain 2021-2022 models, including the Sportage, Seltos, and K5, to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector and anti-theft decals. This aims to enhance vehicle security following previous anti-theft software upgrades.