Kia K5 Service Bulletins
197 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 28, 2026•Document ID: 11027858Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG261
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use monitoring 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.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 16, 2026•Document ID: 11027856EmissionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC288_TSB_R6_CLSD
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288/SC288A) CLOSED & SUPERSEDED - This bulletin is now closed and superseded by SC356. This bulletin provided information to inspect the fuel evaporative system and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank and/or the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) check valve on certain 2021-2024MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles equipped with a Gamma II 1.6L T-GDI engine, produced from March 27, 2020 through January 23, 2024. This bulletin also provides information to upgrade the ECU software logic. The subject vehicles may experience fuel tank swelling due to an issue with the PCSV check valve, which results in pressurized air to flow into the fuel tank. This may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate, and in some cases, the engine to run rough, and/or an inability to refuel. These conditions may cause the vehicle to release air pollutant which exceed Federal and California standards.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 18, 2025•Document ID: 11026825Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CS2312
- Date Added:
- December 24, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 19, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) did 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, 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 (73)Associated Documents - December 17, 2025•Document ID: 11026980OtherSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2312_OWNR
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method has been made available to owners of eligible Kia model vehicles free of charge at authorized Kia dealers since 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, a new zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade has been developed and can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Because the subject Kia vehicles were not factory-equipped with an engine immobilizer and were previously eligible for the software upgrade, these vehicles are 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 17, 2025 through February 27, 2026)
Associated Products (73)Associated Documents - December 9, 2025•Document ID: 11026698OtherBACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS797
- Date Added:
- December 18, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: 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.)
Associated Products (157)Associated Documents - November 21, 2025•Document ID: 11026048Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD322_R2_SUPERSEDED
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552) - CLOSED AND SUPERSEDED BY SC346 - This bulletin is now closed and superseded. This bulletin provides information to inspect the rear trunk lid chrome garnish trim and the C-Pillar(s) chrome garnish trim on certain 2023-2024MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from May 1, 2023 through September 29, 2023, which may be loose due to an insufficient lamination layer. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to inspect the rear trunk lid chrome trim, and both left and right-side C-pillar chrome trims and replace the affected rear trunk lid chrome trim and/or the (left and/or right side) C-Pillar(s) chrome trim on the applicable vehicle.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 19, 2025•Document ID: 11025760Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG260
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ITM REPLACEMENT AND ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (CA2511) - This bulletin provides information to replace the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) and then upgrade the Engine Control Module ‘ECM’ system software on certain K5 (DL3a) vehicles, in the event the Multifunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P218100, P2181F0, and/or P2181F1 stored. This condition may occur due to degradation of the diaphragm inside the ITM. There are no drivability or other symptoms associated with this condition.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 5, 2025•Document ID: 11025767Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD346
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR SEAT CARPET FLOORMAT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA628) - This Dealer Stock Service Action Technical Service Bulletin provides information to inspect the rear carpet floormats on certain 2026MY K5 (DL3) vehicles produced from SOP through July 2025, equipped with hooks on the rear floor; and equipped with the incorrect Port Installed Option Carpeted Floormats (PIO Code: CF) where rear floormats are missing positioning grommets; and Dealer Stock vehicle.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 17, 2025•Document ID: 11024347EmissionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC288_OWNR_301
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC288 FLIGHT 301) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1.6L Turbo Gas Direct Injection (GDI) engines to improve the logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. Also, the subject vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the fuel tank and/or the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) check valve will be replaced with a new one.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 30, 2025•Document ID: 11023468Over The AirELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OTA_SA630
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryRELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (SA630) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Transmission Control Unit of certain 2025 K5 vehicles. This update is designed to improve the performance for smoother gear shifts.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 19, 2025•Document ID: 11023285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA115
- Date Added:
- September 23, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA630) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the automatic transmission software on certain 2025MY K5 (DL3) vehicles equipped with a Theta III 2.5L GDI produced from February 20, 2024 through April 23, 2025, which may exhibit abnormal roughness or hesitation during gear shifts. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to upgrade the software logic of the automatic transmission ‘AT’ system to improve shift response during acceleration.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 10, 2025•Document ID: 11023099Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE397
- Date Added:
- September 11, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC – DEALER MODE NETWORK RESET (SA625) - This bulletin provides information to access the ‘Dealer Mode’ function on 2026MY models listed on page 6 equipped with a Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) head unit, and to perform a ‘Reset Network’ to address customer concerns related to activation of Kia Connect or Kia Connect features that may have stopped working.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 22, 2025•Document ID: 11022347OtherELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS791
- Date Added:
- September 2, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: DCU IDENTIFICATION AND DAIGNOSTIC AID - This Pitstop provides information on identifying the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) in Kia vehicles equipped with Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) and ccNC Lite head units, as well as a diagnostic aid when diagnosing Kia Connect concerns. When diagnosing non-operational Kia Connect concerns, under no circumstance should the DCU be swapped with a known good DCU from another vehicle. Doing so may result in inoperative Kia Connect services on either vehicle and may require the replacement of the known good DCU. If a DCU needs to be replaced, the recommendation is to always order a replacement unit (with the correct P/N) to ensure proper Kia Connect services operations using the newly installed/replaced DCU.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 18, 2025•Document ID: 11020864EmissionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC288A_OWNR
- Date Added:
- July 23, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC288A) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1.6L Turbo Gas Direct Injection (GDI) engines to improve the logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. Also, the subject vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the fuel tank and/or the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) check valve will be replaced with a new one.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 21, 2025•Document ID: 11019682EmissionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC288_OWNR_103
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC288) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1.6L Turbo Gas Direct Injection (GDI) engines to improve the logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. Also, the subject vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the fuel tank and/or the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) check valve will be replaced with a new one.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 17, 2025•Document ID: 11019657EmissionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC288_TSB_R6
- Date Added:
- June 19, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/ REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288/SC288A) - 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 the fuel evaporative system and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank and/or the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) check valve on certain 2021-2024MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles equipped with a Gamma II 1.6L T-GDI engine, produced from March 27, 2020 through January 23, 2024. This bulletin also provides information to upgrade the ECU software logic. This bulletin provides information to inspect the fuel evaporative system and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank and/or the Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) check valve on certain 2021-2024MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles equipped with a Gamma II 1.6L T-GDI engine, produced from March 27, 2020 through January 23, 2024. This bulletin also provides information to upgrade the ECU software logic.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 10, 2025•Document ID: 11019905Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE069_CLSD
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: PARTS COLLECTION SERVICE ACTION: PCSV REPLACEMENT (SA612) CLOSED - This bulletin is now closed. This bulletin provided information to replace Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) on certain 2021-2024MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles equipped with a Gamma II 1.6L T-GDI engine, produced from March 27, 2020 through October 11, 2023. This is a special, limited-time parts collection program for research purposes. Dealers are to ship the removed PCSV assembly to KUS via the Mandatory Parts Request (MPR).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 19, 2025•Document ID: 11018525Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE069
- Date Added:
- May 21, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTS COLLECTION SERVICE ACTION: PCSV REPLACEMENT (SA612) - This bulletin provides information to replace Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) on certain 2021-2024MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles equipped with a Gamma II 1.6L T-GDI engine, produced from March 27, 2020 through October 11, 2023. This is a special limited time parts collection program for research purposes. Dealers are to ship the removed PCSV assembly to KUS via the Mandatory Parts Request (MPR).
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 8, 2025•Document ID: 11018159Over The AirAIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OTA_SA609
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryRELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SERVICE ACTION SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ACU (SA609) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) logic of certain 2025 K5 vehicles. This update is designed to reduce the unintended display of warning lights.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 7, 2025•Document ID: 11018157Service CampaignELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC307_OWNR_201
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN & WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC307) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to relocate and install an improved blower motor 40amp fuse, with an increased terminal width, within the front wiring harness fuse box assembly in certain 2021-2022 MY K5 vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 7 high-heat states (AZ, FL, HI, LA, MS, NV, and TX).
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