2016 Kia Forte service bulletins & manufacturer communications
122 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Kia Forte. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 117Service 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
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2105 FLIGHT 501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to…PI2105_OWNR_501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 25, 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
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2105) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2105_OWNR_401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 23, 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
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2105) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2105_OWNR_301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 27, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2105Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to in…PI2105YZ_TSB_R1 · 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
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2105) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2105_OWNR_201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 26, 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 · Steering · issued Feb 22, 2024
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2105) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a …PI2105_OWNR_201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 21, 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 · Steering · 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 · Structure · 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 · Equipment · 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 - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC264): This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of th…SC264_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 29, 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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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 · Structure · 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
- SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2105Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously publis…PI2105YZ_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 23, 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 · 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 · 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: 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
- 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: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised secti…TSB_TRA083_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 24, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign (PI2105) to perform a soft…PI2105_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 11, 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 …PI2105_QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 5, 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…PI2105_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 5, 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 …PI2105_DP · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 5, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: NU 2.0L GDI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2105) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to…PI2105_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 3, 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: 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 · 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: 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: DCT ACTUATOR ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) actuator rod lengths using the ap…TSB_TRA085 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 4, 2019
- 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 · Equipment · 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: 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 · Equipment · 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
- PITSTOP - INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION - RESTRICTED FUEL LINE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Customers may experi…PS476_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 9, 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 · Electrical System · 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 · Electrical System · issued Jan 9, 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
- 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
- TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - REVISED - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emission…TSBENG161R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 7, 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: 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 · Equipment · 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: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from…TSB-ENG161 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 9, 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 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 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: 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
- 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
- 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
- Service action: hesitation, lack of power and/or check engine light on (sa227) - this bulletin provides the procedure to add a fuel additive to some 2016my forte (yd) vehicles, pro…TSBFUE034 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jun 8, 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 · Equipment · 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 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 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
- Simplified uvo e-services activation procedure - this article outlines the simplified activation procedure for vehicles equipped with uvo e-services. (excluding 2016 k900 and soul …PS428 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 9, 2015
- Pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder program - all models excluding k900 and soul ev -kia motors america, inc. Is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new pr…TSBGEN078 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 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 · Electrical System · 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: 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 · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 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