Kia Seltos Service Bulletins (2023)
51 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 10, 2024•Document ID: 11004260Warranty Program/ExtensionELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY038_DPSM
- Date Added:
- July 11, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY038) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly in 2021-2024 MY Seltos vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address the horn sound malfunction condition.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - July 10, 2024•Document ID: 11004227Warranty Program/ExtensionELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY038_DP
- Date Added:
- July 11, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY038) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly in 2021-2024 MY Seltos vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address the horn sound malfunction condition.
Associated Products (4)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 (49)Associated Documents - April 30, 2024•Document ID: 10253811Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE338
- Date Added:
- May 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0/AVN5W SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA569) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on Display Audio 2.0 (D2V) and 5th Generation AVN Wide (AVN5W) head units on certain 2022-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 9). The affected vehicles may experience various concerns related to Apple CarPlay/Android Auto phone projection connectivity.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - April 17, 2024•Document ID: 10253539Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC297_TSB
- Date Added:
- May 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 4WD ECU INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SC297) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace/repair the 4WD Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and wire harness and also to install a protective cover over the 4WD ECU on certain 2021-2023MY Seltos (SP2) All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through March 2, 2023 that were originally sold or are currently registered in one of 36 states and the District of Columbia with significant snowfall (AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY). In the 36 states and District of Columbia with significant snowfall, snow may be tracked into the driverâs footwell area. Meltwater from this snow may enter the 4WD ECU located under the driverâs seat and, over time, damage the 4WD ECU circuit board components. This can lead to the illumination of the 4WD Warning Light and deactivation of the vehicleâs 4WD feature. If this occurs, the vehicle can continue to be driven in the front-wheel drive mode. This service campaign is to improve protection of the 4WD ECU against water intrusion.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 2, 2024•Document ID: 10252798Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC297_OWNR
- Date Added:
- May 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC297) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the AWD Control Unit in certain 2021-2023 MY Seltos all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 36 states or District of Columbia with significant snowfall. Kia dealers will also install a cover over the AWD Control Unit for improved protection against water intrusion.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 28, 2024•Document ID: 10252090Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC297_QA
- Date Added:
- April 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC297) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC297.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 28, 2024•Document ID: 10252089Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC297_DPSM
- Date Added:
- April 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC297) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the AWD Control Unit in certain 2021-2023 MY Seltos all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles manufactured from November 20, 2019 through March 2, 2023 that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 36 states or District Columbia with significant snowfall.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 28, 2024•Document ID: 10252088Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC297_DP
- Date Added:
- April 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC297) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the AWD Control Unit in certain 2021-2023 MY Seltos all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles manufactured from November 20, 2019 through March 2, 2023 that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 36 states or District Columbia with significant snowfall.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 9, 2024•Document ID: 10250517Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE303_R2
- Date Added:
- March 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - 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 software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the 'RADIO' icon on the AVN menu screen.
Associated Products (46)Associated Documents - January 8, 2024•Document ID: 10248691Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA121
- Date Added:
- February 2, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front (LH and RH) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from July 09, 2018 through present, 2020-2024MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 15, 2018 through present, and 2021-2024 Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through present. The affected vehicles may exhibit an intermittent noise when turning the steering wheel both when driving and when the vehicle is not in motion.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - December 21, 2023•Document ID: 10248076Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE325
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLUSTER UPGRADE FOR INTERMITTENT DISPLAY RESTARTING - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Cluster (CLU) software logic on certain 2021-2023MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles equipped with a 7 in. TFT display instrument cluster, produced from November 20, 2019 through March 2, 2023. The affected vehicles may exhibit the instrument cluster intermittently restarting after entering a destination into the navigation and starting route guidance. When the route guidance is cancelled, this concern is no longer present.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 7, 2023•Document ID: 10247556Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE320
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an inaccurate map location, freezing AVN screen, or experiencing a delay when using Google Maps or Waze through wired Apple CarPlay.
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - October 5, 2023•Document ID: 10243928Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE314
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a warning sound accompanied by a 'Slippery road ahead. Drive carefully' or 'Uneven road ahead. Drive carefully' warning which is displayed on the instrument cluster. The current AVN software causes the warning sound and message to repeat approximately every ten (10) seconds, if the vehicle is not in motion, in 'PARK' or driving on even surfaces.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - September 25, 2023•Document ID: 10242913Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS750
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Some customers may complain of a chatter sensation felt in the drivetrain of the vehicle and/or the failure of drivetrain component(s). A difference in tire size (width, aspect ratio, construction, rim diameter etc.) may be the cause.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE303
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the 'RADIO' icon on the AVN menu screen. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide units using the applicable USB Flash Drive A or B for the applicable vehicle.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - April 19, 2023•Document ID: 10235105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG239_R1
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - 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 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 (11)Associated Documents - April 3, 2023•Document ID: 10235100Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE287
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ICU-D CONNECTOR INSTALLATION (SA529) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and re-connect the Integrated Control Unit (ICU)-D connector on certain 2023MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles, produced from November 22, 2022 through December 7, 2022, due to the ICU-D connector not installed fully seated during assembly which may exhibit symptoms such as: inoperative power windows, seat warmers, heated mirrors, and/or 4WD warning lamp.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 21, 2023•Document ID: 10233305Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2201_OWNR
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that the second Smart Key fob is now available for 2023MY Kia Seltos customers.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 20, 2023•Document ID: 10232112Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG242
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA527) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, replace the coolant reservoir cap on some 2023MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from October 26, 2022 through November 11, 2022 which may have the incorrect coolant reservoir cap installed. Some vehicles may have had a metal cap installed during assembly.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents