Kia Carnival Service Bulletins
138 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 15, 2022•Document ID: 10227838Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE062
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through October 26, 2022, which may exhibit an MIL 'ON' with DTC P2118. The throttle body plate may freeze after a cold soak in very cold temperatures, possibly causing the vehicle to go into 'limp-home' mode. Once the vehicle is warmed up, the throttle body performs normally.
Associated Products (2)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 (35)Associated Documents - October 27, 2022•Document ID: 10225561Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE263_R1
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOW PITCH & HIGH PITCH HORN 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 information to replace both the low and high pitch horns on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through May 2, 2022, which may exhibit an inoperative low or high pitch horn.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 27, 2022•Document ID: 10225560Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD311
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA510) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front door weatherstrip on some 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from July 14, 2022 through September 8, 2022, which may exhibit a deformation of the weatherstrip in the upper rear corner area (center 'B' pillar) of the front door. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. If deformation is present, replace the front door weatherstrip on the affected side(s).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 17, 2022•Document ID: 10224806Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE266
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0W SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR NETFLIX & Wi-Fi HOTSPOT FUNCTIONS ON RSE - This bulletin provides information to update the AVN 5 Wide software to improve Netflix and Wi-Fi functionality on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles, produced from January 4, 2021 through August 12, 2022, which may have issues with Netflix not working or Wi-Fi Hotspot not connecting on the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 20, 2022•Document ID: 10220345Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE267
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 3.5L GDI ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA508) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from March 24, 2022 through July 14, 2022, that may experience a temporary, lower than expected engine speed while decelerating or idling, while applying torque converter dampening.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 16, 2022•Document ID: 10220346Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 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 (26)Associated Documents - August 31, 2022•Document ID: 10219046Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE258
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0W SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR Wi-Fi FUNCTIONALITY (SA504) - This bulletin provides information to update the AVN 5 Wide software to improve Wi-Fi functionality on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles, produced from January 19, 2021 through October 29, 2021, which have no Wi-Fi Hotspot capability through the head unit.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 29, 2022•Document ID: 10218933Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE060
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CYLINDER IMBALANCE DTC P219XXOO INSPECTION AND INJECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding cylinder air-fuel ratio imbalance DTC P219XX00 stored in ECU on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles with Lambda III 3.5L GDI engine, produced from January 26, 2021 through November 10, 2021, which may exhibit reduced power when accelerating from a stop or while driving and MIL ON with one or more of the following DTC(s): - P219C00 - Cylinder #1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance - P219D00 - Cylinder #2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance - P219E00 - Cylinder #3 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance - P219F00 - Cylinder #4 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance - P21A000 - Cylinder #5 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance - P21A100 - Cylinder #6 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance If one or more of the listed DTCs are present for any cylinder, then one or more high-pressure injectors (1) and clip (2) may require replacement if DTC is stored. In addition, replacement of the high-pressure fuel pipe (3) and cross-over pipe (4) will need to be replaced.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 16, 2022•Document ID: 10217892Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE209_R3
- Date Added:
- August 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - 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. The KDS is required to change the setting from "Workshop" to "Customer Mode."
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - August 10, 2022•Document ID: 10217891Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS672_R1
- Date Added:
- August 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - 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 Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on all 21MY~ models equipped with this feature. This system is designed to help prevent a rear passenger from being left inside the vehicle when exiting. The "Check Rear Seats" message will display on the cluster when driver opens the front door, if during vehicle operation the rear doors (one or both) were opened and closed.
Associated Products (33)Associated Documents - August 9, 2022•Document ID: 10217682Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE263
- Date Added:
- August 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOW PITCH & HIGH PITCH HORN REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace both the low and high pitch horns on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through May 2, 2022, which may exhibit and inoperative low or high pitch horn. If either horn is inoperative, then follow the procedure outlined in this publication to replace BOTH low and high pitch horns.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 12, 2022•Document ID: 10215668Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG240_R1
- Date Added:
- July 19, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: OIL FILTER AND COOLER HOUSING O-RING GASKET REPLACEMENT (SA500) - 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 replace the oil filter and cooler O-ring gaskets on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from September 27, 2021 through January 27, 2022, which may exhibit oil leakage due to poor sealing of the oil filter and cooler assembly O-ring gaskets.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 27, 2022•Document ID: 10214890Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG240
- Date Added:
- July 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: OIL FILTER AND COOLER HOUSING O-RING GASKET REPLACEMENT (SA500) - This bulletin provides information to replace the oil filter and cooler O-ring gaskets on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from September 27, 2021 through January 27, 2022, which may exhibit oil leakage due to poor sealing of the oil filter and cooler assembly O-ring gaskets.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 27, 2022•Document ID: 10214889Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG239
- Date Added:
- July 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting in use performance tracking 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. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 31, 2022•Document ID: 10209514Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE057
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryThis bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2022MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through January 12, 2022, which may exhibit an MIL 'ON' with DTC P0456. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to apply the improved logic to the 'ECM' system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 30, 2022•Document ID: 10209455Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS613_R1
- Date Added:
- April 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - 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 pitstop provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the models listed below with newly replaced instrument clusters. Certain models allow for mileage setting with the KDS, which prevents the need to send out the instrument cluster to a 3rd party for mileage adjustment (refer to PS264). After a new cluster is installed, cluster (variant) coding may also need to be conducted using the KDS. Make sure the KDS software is also updated to the latest version. Mileage setting should be performed by using the KDS only, as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 8, 2022•Document ID: 10209423Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PSD_FUNCTION
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryIMPORTANT REMINDER: 2022MY Carnival Power Sliding Door Function - Kia America, Inc. has recently investigated a small number of potential injury complaints involving child passengers getting their hand caught during the closure of power sliding doors. While we continue to evaluate passenger interaction and vehicle operation related to these complaints, the investigation has revealed that potential injuries could be avoided by highlighting the function and operation of the power sliding doors and automatic stop and reversal system installed in the 2022MY Kia Carnival as provided in the Owner's Manual.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 10, 2022•Document ID: 10208227Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE250_R1
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAYî FUNCTION (SA492) - 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 update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless Apple CarPlayî function on the 2022MY models listed below that may exhibit disconnection of wireless phone projection due to interference from wireless signals in certain areas.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 24, 2022•Document ID: 10206878Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS576_R2
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - 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 Pitstop provides information regarding a new interface related to the electronic Dealer (Shipping) / Customer Mode Switch setting on all applicable models.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents