2010 Kia Soul service bulletins & manufacturer communications
74 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Kia Soul. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 74
- 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
- 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
- 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: 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
- 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_OWNRAM · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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 · Electrical System · 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
- 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…CS2306L_OWNRAM2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 16, 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…CS2306L_OWNRAM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 5, 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
- PITSTOP: DTC P0011/ P0014/ P0016/ P0017 DUE TO INCORRECT CAMSHAFT RELUCTOR WHEEL CONFIGURATION - This Pitstop provides information on some 2010-2013MY Soul (AM), 2014-2019MY Soul (…PS731 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 25, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_BOD055_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 13, 2021
- Tsb_fue021_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_FUE021_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 19, 2021
- Tsb_bod054_clsd: technical service bulletin closedTSB_BOD054_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 19, 2021
- Tsb_bod053_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_BOD053_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 19, 2021
- Tsb_tra029_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_TRA029_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_bod046_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_BOD046_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_bod045_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_BOD045_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 7, 2021
- Tsb_eng045_closed: technical service bulletin closedTSB_ENG045_CLSD · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 7, 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 · Electrical System · 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
- 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 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 25, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating t…TSB_TRA046_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some …TSB_ELE148 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 21, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin prov…TSBCHA084_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 26, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bul…TSBCHA084_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 15, 2019
- TSB: 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
- 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
- PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and…PS539 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2018
- TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head u…TSBELE091R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 2017
- PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different f…PS474 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 27, 2017
- TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior wi…PS493 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 21, 2017
- TSB: 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: 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 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
- 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 - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phon…PS443 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2016
- Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. This special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the effi…TSBSST041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 19, 2015
- TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure…TSB-ELE091R1 · Technical service bulletin · 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
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc122 underbody additional anti-corrosion treatmentQASC122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- Owner notification letter (sc122) - dear kia soul owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underb…OWNERSC122SOUL · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- Dealer service manager memo (sc122) - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign as a preventative measure to add additional anti-corrosion material to the…DEALERPSMSC122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- Dealer principal memo (sc122) - kia motors america, inc. Will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to add additional anti-corrosion material to th…DEALERPSC122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- "tsb: voluntary service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material (sc122) - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional …TSBSC122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2015
- Kia: an additional application of anti-corrosion protection will be applied on some vehicles underbody components to help prevent corrosion. Model 2004-09 spectra, 2006-10 optima, …SC-122 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 2015
- "tsb: voluntary service campaign - as a preventative measure, effective immediately, voluntary service campaign sc119 has been expanded to include all states . This bulletin provid…TSBSC119R1 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 19, 2015
- Kia 2011 sorento, 2010 soul, 2010 forte : procedures to replace the tire valves stems to prevent loss of tire pressure in some vehicles. The valve stem assembly in wheels will crac…SC119 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 19, 2015
- Owner letter: dear kia soul owner - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to replace the tire valve stem assemblies in certain 2010 my soul vehicles t…SC119OWNERSOUL · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 10, 2015
- "q and a: for voluntary service campaign (sc119) 2010 my forte, 2010 my soul, and 2011 my sorento replacement of the valve stem assembly"SC119QA · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 3, 2015
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: attention: all kia parts & service managers - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to replace the tire valve s…SC119DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 3, 2015
- Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - kia motors america, inc. Will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, to replace the tire valve stem assemblies in cer…SC119DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 3, 2015
- Pitstop: stop lamp switch identification matrix (sc098) - kma has received a number of incorrect warranty return parts related to campaign sc098 and has determined that at times de…PS382 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 19, 2015
- TSB: 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: 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 Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 11, 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
- TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL - This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to preve…TSB-SST033 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 15, 2014
- Tsb: ecm upgrade - knock improvement dtc p0328 - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2010-2011my soul (am) 1.6l vehicles which may exper…TSBFUE024 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 22, 2013
- Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet filte…TSBBOD095 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Mar 22, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.024 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Kia: steering shaft inspection procedure. Provides information and instructions related to inspecting a steering shaft universal joint on certain model vehicles. *peTSB-029 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2010
- Kia: dtc p0128 and thermostat inspection and/or replacement. Some vehicles may exhibit the mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illumination with dtc p0128 stored in memory. During thi…TSB-071 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2010
- Kia: combined tsb/service action fuel filler cap replacement. Provides information related to some vehicles regarding an improved fuel cap that is available with a larger handle de…TSB-021 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2010
- Kia: service action-rear wiper squeal noise repair (sa026). Provides information relating to some vehicles that may experience a rear wiper squeal noise when operating. This concer…TSB-053 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2010
- Kia: service action: crash pad center tray damper pad (sa027). Provides information relating to some vehicles that may experience a condition where the center tray may not open at …TSB-054 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2010
- Kia: soul manual transmission shift skirt (sa015). Some vehicles with manual transaxles may experience difficult to get into first (1st) gear when coming to a stop. To repair this …TSB-029 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2009
- Kia motors: relating to oil control valve (ocv) used in constant variable valve timing (cvvt). If at any time ocv is suspected as a cause of rough idling, poor accelertion, camshaf…TSB-046 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2009
- Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. Providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) whe…TSB-022 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2009