2014 Kia Forte service bulletins & manufacturer communications
171 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Kia Forte. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 166Service campaign 5
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238 Flight #501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to ins…SC238_OWNR_501 · Service campaign · Service Brakes · issued Jul 18, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION: CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional…CS2311_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 9, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona…CS2312_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 8, 2026
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. K…CS2311_OWNR_PC201 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 19, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a The…TSB_CS2312 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 18, 2025
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upg…CS2312_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 17, 2025
- 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
- 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: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 3, 2025
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SALT-STATE: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect …SC238_OWNR_401 · Service campaign · Service Brakes · issued Mar 18, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 28, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional informati…PI2002YZ_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 7, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional …CS2311_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 18, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/LINE REINSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL REAPPLICATION (SC238A) - This bulletin provides informati…SC238A_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Aug 16, 2024
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER (RE)NOTIFICATION (SC238A) - The document is the owner (re)notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and…SC238A_OWNR · Service campaign · Service Brakes · issued Aug 14, 2024
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if…SC238_OWNR_F3 · Service campaign · Service Brakes · issued Aug 12, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin has been revised to inc…SC238_TSB_R3 · Service campaign · Service Brakes · issued Jul 12, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2305_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 6, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional …CS2311_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2024
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia now has an additional vehicle modification available for installation…CS2311A_OWNRYD · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 20, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional …CS2311_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 18, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft…CS2311_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 12, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2305_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 2, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to…CS2305L_OWNRYD2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 11, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the v…CS2305A_OWNR2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2305_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 13, 2023
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION - This document is the renotification to owners advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 M…SC238_OWNR_RN1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 28, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New…CS2305_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 19, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2305_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 27, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle…CS2305A_OWNRYD · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 26, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic o…CS2305_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 13, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certa…CS2305L_OWNRYD · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 20, 2023
- 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
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…SC238_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 6, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by …TSB_ENG219_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 16, 2022
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…SC238_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Sep 7, 2022
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary,…SC238_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 23, 2022
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte …SC238_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 19, 2022
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Camp…SC238_QA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 16, 2022
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Se…SC238_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 16, 2022
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2…SC238_DP · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 16, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 6, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 21, 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_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of th…PI2002YZ_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 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 · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 13, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of th…PI2002YZ_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 15, 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: CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON - DTC B1346/B1481 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised se…TSB_ELE218_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 11, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON â  DTC B1346/B1481 - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the driverÃ…TSB_ELE218 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 3, 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_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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 · Steering · issued Nov 4, 2020
- REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM: This document is the Request for Reimbursement form for the 2014-2015 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicle owners to use in the event they incurred e…WTY017_REIMB_YD · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 23, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO FORTE AND FORTE KOUP VEHICLE OWNERS - This document is notice to the owners of the 2014-2015 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles of the warranty ext…WTY017_OWNR_YD · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 23, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION: QA - This document is the frequently asked question and answer document for the warranty extension (WTY017) on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly t…WTY017_QA · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 14, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS - This document is notice to the dealer parts and service managers of the warranty extension on the driver's front …WTY017_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - This document is notice to the dealer principals of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly on …WTY017_DP · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 14, 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: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If …TSB_ENG219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 27, 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
- SC180 Owner Notification Letter - Dear Kia Forte Owner, Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Engi…SC180_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 13, 2019
- SC180 - This document contains questions and answers regarding the SC180 Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter…SC180_QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 10, 2019
- SC180 - This document is the Dealer Service Manager notification of the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter …SC180_DSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 10, 2019
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - NU 2.0L GDI SULEV CATALYST HEATING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC180) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Engine Control Module (ECM)…SC180_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 10, 2019
- SC180 - This document is the dealer principal notification advising of a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-l…SC180_DP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 10, 2019
- TSB: AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-…TSBFUE038_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 11, 2019
- TSB: 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 mig…TSBCHA074_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 29, 2019
- TSB: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROL MALFUNCTION - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly on some 2014-2018MY For…TSBELE159 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 5, 2019
- TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides infor…TSBENG083_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 18, 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 · Engine · issued Oct 19, 2018
- TSB - CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION AND AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-18M…TSBFUE038 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 27, 2018
- TSB - HEAD UNIT MISMATCH WITH MICROPHONE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding correct 3.3 Volt and 8 Vol…TSBELE145_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 6, 2018
- TSB - HEAD UNIT MISMATCH WITH MICROPHONE - This bulletin provides information regarding correct 3.3 Volt and 8 Volt microphone (MIC) matching with head unit part numbers on some 20…TSBELE145 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 12, 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 - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceabi…TSBTRA047_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 16, 2018
- PITSTOP - INSTANTANEOUS FUEL MILEAGE NOT PRESENT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY - This Pitstop provides information regarding the instantaneous fuel mileage not displayed in the fue…PS537 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 31, 2018
- TSB - STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD)…TSBCHA081 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 25, 2018
- SC150 - TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) - This publication gives the dealers the instructions on how to do the repair.VERCSC150TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 22, 2018
- SC150 - QA - List of Campaign Questions and AnswersVERCSC150QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 9, 2018
- SC150 -PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD - Dealers to give customers in California and the S.177 States Proof of Correction Cards showing that the recall has been completed.VERCSC150POC · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 9, 2018
- SC150 - OWNER LETTER - Notice to vehicle owners advising them of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L eng…VERCSC150OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 9, 2018
- SC150 - EMISSIONS LABEL - to affix under the hood of the vehicle once the campaign has been completed.VERCSC150LABEL · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 9, 2018
- SC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS - Notice to dealer service managers of a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped wit…VERCSC150DSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 9, 2018
- SC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - Notice to Dealer Principals of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L…VERCSC150DP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 9, 2018
- TSB - FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING AND CASTLE NUTS REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front wheel hub bearing and both front castle nuts on some 2014MY Fo…TSBCHA082 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Dec 6, 2017
- 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
- TSB - COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE (SA312) - REVISED - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the alternator pulley on some 2014-2016MY Forte (…TSBENG157R1 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 26, 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: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (…TSB-ELE101R3 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 17, 2017
- TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportag…TSB-ELE100R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 17, 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
- PITSTOP: 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 (Evaporat…PS469 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 18, 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
- TSB: COMBINED TSB / SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WINDOW MOTOR REPLACEMENT (SA260) - This bulletin describes the procedure to replace both rear door power window motors on some 2014-15…TSB-BOD160 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 30, 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
- TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.TSB-TRA055 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 31, 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: engine vibration at idle - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the alternator pulley. Some 2014-16my forte (yd) vehicles with 1.8l and 2.0l nu engines may experien…TSBENG157 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Tsb rev1: 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 whic…TSBCHA074R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 13, 2016
- Pitstop: clicking noise from front suspension - some 2014-2016my forte (yd) vehicles may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front suspension when carrying a full load of passen…PS336R1 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 2, 2016
- Tsb: 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 mig…TSBCHA074 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 16, 2016
- Tsb: combined tsb /service action: mil on with dtc c1212 logic improvement (sa216) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some 2014~2015my fort…TSBCHA065R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 29, 2016
- Tsb: uvo software upgrade - media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/q…TSBELE085R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2016
- Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma),…TSBELE100R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 8, 2016
- Pitstop: frameless window short drop feature inoperative - some forte koup (yd) vehicles, produced before october 1, 2014, may experience difficulty when opening/closing the doors …PS-449 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 28, 2016
- TSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are ind…TSBELE100R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 21, 2016
- Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optim…TSB-ELE-100R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 21, 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
- This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014 my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to improve bluetoo…TSB ELE100_SA222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 17, 2016
- This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014 my soul (ps), optima (tf/qf), sorento (xma), sportage (sl), rio (ub), and forte (yd) …TSB ELE101_SA223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2016
- "combined tsb/service action: base audio system upgrade (sa 223) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014my soul (ps), optim…TSBELE101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2016
- On some 2014-2015 my forte vehicles, customers may complain about water droplets forming inside the rear tail lamp lenses following a rainstorm or after washing their vehicle. Thes…TSB BOD132 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 2, 2016
- Tsb: water leak/condensation in rear combination tail lamp(s) - on some 2014~2015my forte (yd) vehicles, customers may complain about water droplets forming inside the rear tail la…TSBBOD132 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 2, 2016
- Combined tsb/service action: mil on with dtc c1212 - logic improvement (sa216) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some 2014~2015my forte (y…TSB-CHA-065-R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 2016
- Combined tsb / service action: rear door window motor replacement (sa214) - this bulletin describes the procedure to replace both rear door power window motors on some 2014my forte…TSB-BOD-126 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 3, 2016
- Tsb: rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some kia vehicles (see table on pg. 6 for specif…TSB-ELE-077-R1 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jan 29, 2016
- Combined tsb/service action: trunk striker adjustment (sa204) - this bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the trunk striker of some 2014my forte (yd) vehicles, produced from f…TSB-BOD-122 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 15, 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: proper oil grade / viscosity selection for turbo equipped vehicles - this bulletin provides information related to the proper engine oil grade / viscosity to be used when serv…TSBGEN076 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 29, 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: 6-spd. A/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogram…TSBTRA049R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2015
- Tsb: c state error message on version 8.5 map update - this bulletin describes an sd card replacement procedure for customers that have a specific error displayed on the navigation…TSBELE090 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 14, 2015
- Kia: crankshaft position sensor (ckp) variation has not learned causing misfire of engine and malfunction indicator light (mil) to come in dash. Model all. No years listed. *pePS-417 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation…TSBELE089 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 26, 2015
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation…TSBELE089 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 26, 2015
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with d…TSBTRA051R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with d…TSBTRA051R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Tsb: uvo software upgrade media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/qf)…TSBELE085 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2015
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the smart pedal is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation of ac…PS400 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 24, 2015
- Tsb: tpms sensor replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the tpms sensors on some 2014~2015my forte (yd) vehicles, produced from february 18, 2013 through mar…TSBCHA058 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2015
- Pitstop: water leaking into trunk and/or rear floorboard area - on some 2014my forte (yd) vehicles, produced prior to may 21, 2014, customers may complain of water leaking into the…PS396 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 3, 2015
- Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update - this article provides information related to possible bluetooth concerns when using an iphone® with ios 8.x (ios 8,…PS365R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2015
- PITSTOP: NO START OR HARD TO START CONCERNS - Some 2014~2015MY Forte Koup / 5 DR equipped with a 1.6L GDI Turbo and produced before July 14, 2014, may experience a hard to start co…PS354 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 14, 2014
- TSB: GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR SMART KEY FOB SYSTEMS AND START/STOP BUTTONS - This bulletin provides information related to the Smart Key Systems on vehicles equipped w…TSB-GEN057 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 7, 2014
- Kia: my forte 2014-2015 some models may experience a hard or no start while stationary. *ljPS354 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 1, 2014
- TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC005) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data fro…TSB-ENG137R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 22, 2014
- PITSTOP: CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - Some 2014MY Forte vehicles, manufactured prior to September 2013, may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front suspension when c…PS336 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Aug 20, 2014
- TSB: NAVIGATION UNIT PART NUMBER AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - This bulletin provides information regarding navigation unit part numbers, and compatible SD Card part numbers, for som…TSB-GEN065 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 6, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS336 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2014
- TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - Rev 2 - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, whic…TSB-CHA044R2 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 8, 2014
- TSB: TESTING A/C COMPRESSOR FUNCTION USING GDS - This bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test A/C compressor function using the GDS.TSB-CLI024 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 20, 2014
- TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may ex…TSB-CHA044R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 11, 2014
- PITSTOP: DIAGNOSING SIRIUS TRAFFIC ISSUES - This article provides diagnostic information in regards to specific Sirius traffic customer complaints, as detailed in this Article.PS318 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 6, 2014
- TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles…TSB-TRA051 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 2014
- TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may ex…TSB-CHA044 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 22, 2014
- PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS - A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into…PS315 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 19, 2014
- TECH TIP: System Setting DTC P0461A - This article provides the repair procedure for System Setting DTC P0461A.TT062 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT062 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2014
- TSB: UVO UPGRADE ? SORENTO (XM) AND FORTE (YD) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014MY Sorento (XM), produced from January 22, 2013 throu…TSB-ELE053R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 28, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.054 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2013
- COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0461 (SA156) - This bulletin provides information related to an ECM software upgrade for 2014MY Forte (YD) vehicles with…TSB-FUE027R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 15, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.053 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.053 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2013
- Kia: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates with electronic control module (ecm) and to prevent or correct this condition, the ecm need to be reprogrammed. Model 2015 for…TSB-027 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2013
- TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC005) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data fro…TSB-ENG137R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 17, 2013
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: GAP BETWEEN FORTE SPOILER AND TRUNK LID (SA154) - Some 2014MY Forte vehicles produced from April 24, 2013 to August 27, 2013 and equipped with a Kia accessory …TSB-ACC008 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 11, 2013
- TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION - Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.PS280 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 9, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.027 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.008 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.137 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.137 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Tsb: 6-speed a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacemen…TSBTRA049 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 29, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS245 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS223 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2012