Kia Forte Koup Service Bulletins (2012)
32 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 19, 2026•Document ID: 11028908Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CS2312_R1
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - 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 install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 20, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whole Integrated Body control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) did receive the Ant-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
Associated Products (72)Associated Documents - December 19, 2025•Document ID: 11026989OtherSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2311_OWNR_PC201
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. Kia has developed a new zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade and can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Prior notifications stated that this modification had to be performed by July 1, 2025, but the subject vehicles are now eligible until March 31, 2027, to have the ignition cylinder protector installed—if requested—at no cost through an authorized Kia dealership. (Mailing of these notifications to vehicle owners will be completed from December 19, 2025 through December 31, 2025)
Associated Products (41)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 - February 22, 2024•Document ID: 10250838Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2311_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - 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 install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 15, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) are not able to receive the Anti-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
Associated Products (44)Associated Documents - March 20, 2023•Document ID: 10233311Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2305L_OWNRYD
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter.
Associated Products (12)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 - 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 - March 25, 2021•Document ID: 10189545Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R7
- Date Added:
- April 6, 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.
Associated Products (85)2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Rio2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Soul2020 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Forte2019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Rio2019 Kia Sorento+ 65 moreAssociated Documents - November 25, 2020•Document ID: 10183333Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R6
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2020
- 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), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - November 4, 2020•Document ID: 10183332Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R5
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2020
- 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), Worm Gear Assembly or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179255Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS675
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
Associated Products (118)Associated Documents - January 21, 2020•Document ID: 10170778Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE148
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibit a bulb connector concern. To correct this concern, replace the connector with a new and improved part.
Associated Products (76)2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Sedona2020 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Stinger2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Sedona2019 Kia Soul2019 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Stinger2018 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Niro2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sedona2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2018 Kia Stinger+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - November 26, 2019•Document ID: 10168850Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R4
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - April 29, 2019•Document ID: 10159268Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA074_R2
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin is issued to provide information about the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some vehicles which might experience a âÂÂknockâ noise originating from the MDPS, when moving the steering wheel to right or left when the vehicle is stopped. This is caused by premature wear of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor. If any âÂÂknockâ noise from the MDPS occurs, replace the affected flexible coupling only with an improved one, following the Replacement Procedure below.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS539
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Associated Products (147)Associated Documents - February 28, 2017•Document ID: 10109817Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC141R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014MY Sorento, 2011-2014MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014MY Sportage, and 2010-2013MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles 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.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109813Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS469
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVAP) leak self-test resulted in NTF, a manual EVAP test is recommended.
Associated Products (42)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Forte Koup+ 22 moreAssociated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - December 6, 2016•Document ID: 10109874Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC141
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014MY Sorento, 2011-2014MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014MY Sportage, and 2010-2013MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles 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.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents