2021 Kia Forte service bulletins & manufacturer communications
71 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Kia Forte. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 71
- 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment syste…TSB_ELE422 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 28, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona…TSB_CS2312_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 19, 2026
- 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) - This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016-2025MY Kia vehicles liste…TSB_ELE378 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 20, 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: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin a…TSB_CHA121_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 13, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin a…TSB_CHA121_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 26, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT: This bulletin provides information to replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Oil Pressure Sensor (OPS)…TSB_TRA109 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 11, 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: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bu…TSB_ELE303_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 9, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front …TSB_CHA121 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 8, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL SEAT TRACK REPLACEMENT FOR INOPERATIVE FRONT SEAT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of th…TSB_BOD212_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 2, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are in…TSB_CLI053_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 13, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2…TSB_ELE303 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 31, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower mot…TSB_CLI053 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 14, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are i…TSB_ELE209_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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…CS2305C_OWNR2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 10, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to i…CS2310_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin provides information t…CS2310_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 6, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software lo…TSB_TRA102_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 12, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY PARTIAL REPAIR - This bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023MY Forte (…TSB_ENG243 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on…TSB_BOD314 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 31, 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…CS2305C_OWNRBDM · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 19, 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
- PIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indi…PS677_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 7, 2023
- Technical service bulletin closed: fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) modification - fue052 superseded by fue056TSB_FUE052_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 13, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revise…TSB_CLI048_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 18, 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
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval rem…TSB_ELE209_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2022
- PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a bl…PS672_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 10, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software lo…TSB_TRA102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 7, 2022
- PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are i…PS613_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 30, 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
- PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a…PS576_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 24, 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…TSB_ELE231_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Dec 2, 2021
- VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised …SC199_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 11, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering …TSB_CHA111 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 6, 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 · 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: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…TSB_ELE231_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 24, 2021
- PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a w…PS704 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Aug 3, 2021
- PIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indi…PS677_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 9, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…TSB_ELE231_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Apr 28, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) MODIFICATION - This bulletin provides information on the modification of the fuel tank Inlet Check Valve (ICV) on some…TSB_FUE052 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 23, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are i…TSB_ELE209_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 8, 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
- PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER / CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba…PS576_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 23, 2021
- PITSTOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W & DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - This Pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN …PS677 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 12, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are i…TSB_ELE209_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 11, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised secti…TSB_ENG216_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 3, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: LED HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (SA455) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the LED headlamp(s) on certain 2021MY Kia Forte (BDm)…TSB_ELE225 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 23, 2020
- TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin a…TSB_ENG216_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 14, 2020
- PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. Wh…PS663 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 7, 2020
- PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by …PS299_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 6, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval rem…TSB_ELE209 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 24, 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