Kia Forte Service Bulletins (2010)

85 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 4, 2026•Document ID: 11029972

  Other
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI2102_OWNR_501

  Date Added:

  March 12, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102 FLIGHT #501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter MPI 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”).

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• December 9, 2025•Document ID: 11026698

  Other
  BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS797

  Date Added:

  December 18, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: 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.)

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• July 1, 2025•Document ID: 11020586

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI2102_OWNR_401

  Date Added:

  July 9, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter MPI 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”).

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• April 17, 2025•Document ID: 11017172

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA046_R5

  Date Added:

  April 23, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL 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.

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• November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010510

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI2102YZ_TSB_R1

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2102Y/Z) - 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 related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in (PI2102) titled “Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement” for 2010-2011MY Forte and Forte Koup (TD)vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L MPI engine, produced from February 24, 2009 through May 31, 2011. 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).

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• November 5, 2024•Document ID: 11010509

  Other
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI2102_OWNR_301

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in (PI2101) titled “Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement” for 2011MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L MPI engine, produced from October 24, 2009 through June 24, 2011. 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).

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• May 16, 2024•Document ID: 11000787

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA046_R4

  Date Added:

  June 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  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.

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• March 5, 2024•Document ID: 10251423

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI2102_OWNR_201

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte & Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter 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").

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• November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226555

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA046_R3

  Date Added:

  December 6, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL 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.

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• June 9, 2022•Document ID: 10214151

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI2102YZ_TSB

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2102Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in (PI2102) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement" for 2010-2011MY Forte and Forte Koup (TD) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L MPI engine, produced from February 24, 2009 through May 31, 2011. 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).

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• October 5, 2021•Document ID: 10202226

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_CHA084_R8

  Date Added:

  October 22, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL 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.

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• September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201529

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_BOD055_R1

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL 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.

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• May 19, 2021•Document ID: 10194503

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ENG070R1_CLS

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_ENG070_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10195110

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ENG057R1_CLS

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_ENG057_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194708

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_FUE017_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_FUE017_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194706

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_CHA020_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_CHA020_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194672

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_TRA030_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_TRA030_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194568

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ENG058_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_ENG058_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194567

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_GEN031_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_GEN031_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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• May 7, 2021•Document ID: 10194566

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_ENG059_CLSD

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB_ENG059_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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