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Kia Sportage 2017–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin PS532 · NHTSA communication 10127021 · issued Dec 14, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2017–2018
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

PITSTOP - DTC P0449 VENT VALVE/SOLENOID CIRCUIT - When addressing a concern related to P0449 (Evaporative Emission System - Vent Valve / Solenoid Circuit) on 2017-2018MY Sportage (QL) model vehicles, and the Canister Closed Valve (CCV) and corresponding circuit were found to be within specifications, it may be necessary to inspect for flow restrictions within the EVAP ventilation system.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.