2010 Kia Forte service bulletins & manufacturer communications
85 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Kia Forte. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 85
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102 FLIGHT #501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement…PI2102_OWNR_501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2026
- PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultras…PS797 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 9, 2025
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2102_OWNR_401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indic…TSB_TRA046_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2102Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to in…PI2102YZ_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 7, 2024
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting This bulletin provides information related t…PI2102_OWNR_301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 5, 2024
- 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…TSB_TRA046_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2024
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2102_OWNR_201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 5, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement …TSB_TRA046_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 2022
- SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2102Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously publis…PI2102YZ_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2022
- 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/re…TSB_CHA084_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_BOD055_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 13, 2021
- Tsb_eng070_r1_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_ENG070R1_CLS · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 19, 2021
- Tsb_eng057_r1_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_ENG057R1_CLS · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_fue017_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_FUE017_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_cha020_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_CHA020_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_tra030_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_TRA030_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_eng058_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_ENG058_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_gen031_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_GEN031_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_eng059_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_ENG059_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_eng051_r1_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_ENG051R1_CLS · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_bod049_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_BOD049_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_tra026_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_TRA026_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 7, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software upda…PI2102_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 16, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: THETA 2.4L MPI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2102) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update t…PI2102_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement …PI2102_QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 14, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Product Im…PI2102_DSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 14, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2102_DP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 14, 2021
- 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/re…TSB_CHA084_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 25, 2021
- 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/re…TSB_CHA084_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 25, 2020
- 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/re…TSB_CHA084_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 4, 2020
- PITSTOP - 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 assemb…PS675 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 25, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating t…TSB_TRA046_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some …TSB_ELE148 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 21, 2020
- TECHNICAL 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 prov…TSBCHA084_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 26, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bul…TSBCHA084_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 15, 2019
- Tsb: service action: application of additional anticorrosion protection through protective sealing (sa085) - closedTSBBOD079_CLOSED · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 16, 2019
- PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3…PS067_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 19, 2018
- PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and…PS539 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2018
- TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head u…TSBELE091R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 2017
- PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different f…PS474 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 27, 2017
- TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior wi…PS493 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 21, 2017
- TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional ant…TSB-SC141R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 28, 2017
- TSB: 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 model…TSB-GEN085R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 18, 2017
- SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER LETTER - Advises Owners of certain 2011-2013 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used o…SC141OWNERTD · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 10, 2017
- TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional ant…TSB-SC141 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 6, 2016
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc141 ? Underbody ? Additional anti-corrosion treatmentSC141QA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative m…SC141DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative…SC141DP · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited t…TSB-GEN085 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 4, 2016
- Pitstop: hvac receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a hvac system concern in which metal particles or shards have contaminated the system, the desiccant or the e…PS266R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 30, 2016
- TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phon…PS443 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2016
- Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. This special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the effi…TSBSST041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 19, 2015
- TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure…TSB-ELE091R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 12, 2015
- Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head un…TSBELE091 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2015
- "tsb: voluntary service campaign - as a preventative measure, effective immediately, voluntary service campaign sc119 has been expanded to include all states . This bulletin provid…TSBSC119R1 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 19, 2015
- Owner letter: dear kia forte owner - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to replace the tire valve stem assemblies in certain 2010 my forte vehicles…SC119OWNERFORTE · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2015
- "q and a: for voluntary service campaign (sc119) 2010 my forte, 2010 my soul, and 2011 my sorento replacement of the valve stem assembly"SC119QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 3, 2015
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: attention: all kia parts & service managers - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to replace the tire valve s…SC119DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 3, 2015
- Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - kia motors america, inc. Will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, to replace the tire valve stem assemblies in cer…SC119DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 3, 2015
- Pitstop: stop lamp switch identification matrix (sc098) - kma has received a number of incorrect warranty return parts related to campaign sc098 and has determined that at times de…PS382 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 19, 2015
- Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model.…TSBTRA046 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 6, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS274 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2013
- Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet filte…TSBBOD095 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Mar 22, 2013
- Pitstop: thermostat re-installation procedure - repeat repair (dtc p0128) - when diagnosing a forte returning with a repeat dtc p0128 after replacement of the thermostat, remove th…PS267 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 15, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS267 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Pitstop: forte lock confirmation inop with remote start accessory - some remote start equipped forte s may not indicate that the doors have been locked. The customer may state that…PS223 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 4, 2012
- Kia: this bulletin provides information related to eps ecm software upgrade. *jsTSB-036-01 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 2012
- Kia: on some vehicles with 4 speed, information is providing for upgrading transmission control modules (tcm) to improve torque converter clutch while the cruise control is activat…TSB-036 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 2011
- Kia: information on replacing the airbag control unit. *rmTSB-073 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 1, 2010
- Kia: there is a procedure to reset the electronic throttle control value. *rmTSB-078 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2010
- Kia: pcm upgrade for p0304 due to vcm motor variation. Procedure to upgrade the powertrain control module (pcm) of some vehicles. This reflash has enhanced vcm (variable charge mot…TSB-070 REV 1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Kia: auto cruise control logic update for uphill driving performance improvement. The action will involve a reprogram of the cruise control logic and improve rough idle and/or p030…TSB-051 REV · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2010
- Kia: ecm upgrade for p0304 due to vcm motor variation. Provides the procedure to upgrade the powertrain control module (pcm) of some model year vehicles. Reflash has enhanced vcm (…TSB-070 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2010
- Kia: airbag control unit (acu) reprogram. Information relating to an upgrade of the functioning of the logic in the air bag control unit in some vehicles to increase the range of i…SC-081 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2010
- Kia: sunroof noise repair (sa 030). Provides information relating to some forte koup (td) vehicles built that may have abnormal noise from the sunroof due to interference between s…TSB-057 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 2010
- Kia: driveshaft housing and transaxle oil seal inspection and replacement (sa011). Some vehicles (6 speed manual transaxles) may have interference with the inner tri-pod housing co…TSB-026 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Kia: fuel cap replacement. An improved fuel cap with a larger handle design for improved feel during tightening and a full thread stop which produces one click during tightening in…TSB-017 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Kia: pcm upgrade-shift hesitation and shift delay improvement with 2.0l and 4 speed a/t (sa020). Some vehicles may experience slight shift hesitation and/or transaxle shift delay. …TSB-030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Kia: on some vehicles equipped with the optional mdps (motor driven power steering) an upgrade will be provided on information related to an mdps ecu software. Just after starting …TSB-020 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Kia: service action: pcm upgrade dtc p0304 cylinder mis fire with 2.0l engine and a/t logic (sa0250 some vehicles may experience a mil on with dtc p0304 stored in memory. In most c…TSB-059 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Kia motors: engine compartment junction box relay replacement. Some vehicles manufactured 7/16-8/20, 2009 may experience concerns of inoperative a/c blower, high/low cooling fans o…TSB-049 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Kia: in some vehicles, the driver's side seat belt buckle may not recognize that the seatbelt is buckled. This may result in the intermittent illumination of the seat belt warning …TB-SC-078 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Sep 1, 2009
- Kia motors: relating to oil control valve (ocv) used in constant variable valve timing (cvvt). If at any time ocv is suspected as a cause of rough idling, poor accelertion, camshaf…TSB-046 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2009
- Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. Providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) whe…TSB-022 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2009