TSB List for the 2020 Kia Forte

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 Forte are official communications between Kia & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • SUSPENSION
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • SEATS
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • LANE DEPARTURE
  • INTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #TSB_CHA111

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202227

      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 (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CHA084_R8

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202226

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CHA084_R7

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189545

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA083

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185033

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CHA084_R6

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183333

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CHA084_R5

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183332

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBCHA084_R4

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168850

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBCHA084_R3

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167301

      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. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #TSB_CHA121

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248691

      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 (LH and RH) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024MY Forte ... Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #PS675

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179255

      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 assembly oil applied during assembly. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #TSB_ENG222_R5

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10206642

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185016

      SC199 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Notice: Notification to Dealer Parts and Service Managers advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE047

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179236

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NU 2.0L MPI MIL ON DTC P010100 AND/OR P010600 AND/OR P006800 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and clean the Electronic ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #TSB_ENG243

      Date Announced:
      JUN 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238483

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY PARTIAL REPAIR - This bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with a 1. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG219_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220346

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG222_R6

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209438

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG222_R4

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205426

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG222_R3

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201158

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG213_R1

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187815

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CHA084_R6

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183333

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CHA084_R5

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183332

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG219

      Date Announced:
      JUL 27, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177751

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG217

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177750

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE045

      Date Announced:
      APR 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174519

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: GAMMA 1.6L-T GDI ULEV MIL ON DTC P0128 AND/OR DTC P0300~304 JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA419) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG213

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170779

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSBCHA084_R4

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168850

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #TSB_ENG243

      Date Announced:
      JUN 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238483

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY PARTIAL REPAIR - This bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with a 1. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

    • TSB #TSB_ENG222_R5

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10206642

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #TSB_FUE052_CLSD

      Date Announced:
      JAN 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230489

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED: FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) MODIFICATION - FUE052 Superseded by FUE056 Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE056

      Date Announced:
      JAN 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10230490

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) - This bulletin supersedes TSB FUE052. Follow the updated information in this bulletin for the noted concern on the applicable vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE052

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190552

      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 2019-2021MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from July 9, ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R4

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238222

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA102_R1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238485

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA046_R3

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226555

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217922

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R2

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10216497

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA102

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10210265

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA083_R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200551

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_OWNR_BD_2

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10197953

      SC199 - Owner Letter - Forte: Second notification to Forte vehicle owners advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA083

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185033

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200_CLSD

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184997

      TSB_ELE200_CLOSED: Technical Service Bulletin superseded by SC199_TSB Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_OWNR_BD

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185018

      SC199 - Owner Letter - Forte: Notification to Forte vehicle owners advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_DP

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185015

      SC199 - Dealer Principal Notice: Notification to Dealer Principals advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185016

      SC199 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Notice: Notification to Dealer Parts and Service Managers advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_QA

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185017

      SC199 - Questions and Answers: Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_POC

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185021

      SC199_POC - Proof of Completion Card Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_STCKR

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185022

      SC199_STCKR - Completion Sticker Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_TSB

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185023

      SC199_TSB: VOLUNTARY EMMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - (This bulletin was previously referred as 'SA424' or 'ELE 200'. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200_R3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179231

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200_R1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176920

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200

      Date Announced:
      JUN 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176919

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA046_R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174520

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R4

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238222

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203666

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203666

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R2

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250517

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2305_TSB_R4

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245167

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241848

      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 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE209_R4

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240758

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2305C_OWNR2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240737

      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 vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition ... Read More »

    • TSB #CS2310_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240563

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2305_TSB_R3

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239715

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2310_TSB

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239108

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic in the Kia Genuine Remote ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R4

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238222

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2305_TSB_R2

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236651

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2305_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235406

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2305C_OWNRBDM

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235094

      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 to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition ... Read More »

    • TSB #CS2305_TSB

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234597

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS677_R2

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235104

      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 indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG219_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220346

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217922

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE209_R3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217892

      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 reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. Read More »

    • TSB #PS613_R1

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209455

      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 indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #PS576_R2

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10206878

      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 black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205425

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200550

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #PS704

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200525

      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 warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_OWNR_BD_2

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10197953

      SC199 - Owner Letter - Forte: Second notification to Forte vehicle owners advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS677_R1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 09, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10196825

      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 indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE209_R2

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190178

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #PS576_R1

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189542

      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 bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #PS677

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189269

      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 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE209_R1

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189270

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CHA084_R6

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183333

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CHA084_R5

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183332

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #PS663

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10182529

      PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE209

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180656

      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 reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200_R3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179231

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200_R2

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177747

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200_R1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176920

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200

      Date Announced:
      JUN 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176919

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS625

      Date Announced:
      SEP 23, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165586

      PITSTOP: DISTINGUISHING ADAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) on 2019-2020MY Forte vehicles, which come with Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) as standard ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS613

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10162043

      PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #CS2305_TSB_R4

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245167

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #CS2305C_OWNR2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240737

      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 vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition ... Read More »

    • TSB #CS2310_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240563

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #PS613

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10162043

      PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200_CLSD

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184997

      TSB_ELE200_CLOSED: Technical Service Bulletin superseded by SC199_TSB Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_TSB

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185023

      SC199_TSB: VOLUNTARY EMMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - (This bulletin was previously referred as 'SA424' or 'ELE 200'. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE047

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179236

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NU 2.0L MPI MIL ON DTC P010100 AND/OR P010600 AND/OR P006800 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and clean the Electronic ... Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #TSB_BOD055_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201529

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #TSB_CLI053_R1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244289

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CLI053

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240757

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor connector on some 2019-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS299_R4

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181986

      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 a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CLI048

      Date Announced:
      APR 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174694

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - PARTIAL REPAIR; COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding A/C Compressor Field Coil Assembly inspection and replacement on some 2017-2020 Forte ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #PS299_R4

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181986

      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 a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB_CLI053_R1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244289

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CLI053

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240757

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor connector on some 2019-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_CLI048_R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226554

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #TSB_CHA121

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248691

      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 (LH and RH) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024MY Forte ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_BOD212_R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245168

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL SEAT TRACK REPLACEMENT FOR INOPERATIVE FRONT SEAT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_BOD314

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237139

      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 some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_BOD055_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201529

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR

    • TSB #TSB_BOD314

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237139

      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 some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table ... Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

    • TSB #TSB_BOD314

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237139

      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 some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table ... Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205425

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200550

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB_BOD212_R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245168

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL SEAT TRACK REPLACEMENT FOR INOPERATIVE FRONT SEAT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205425

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200550

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #PS704

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200525

      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 warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10191059

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #PS625

      Date Announced:
      SEP 23, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165586

      PITSTOP: DISTINGUISHING ADAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) on 2019-2020MY Forte vehicles, which come with Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) as standard ... Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205425

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200550

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #TSB_BOD314

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237139

      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 some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241848

      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 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS576_R2

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10206878

      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 black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG222_R4

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205426

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_TRA083

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185033

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_OWNR_BD

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185018

      SC199 - Owner Letter - Forte: Notification to Forte vehicle owners advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185016

      SC199 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Notice: Notification to Dealer Parts and Service Managers advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace ... Read More »

    • TSB #SC199_QA

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185017

      SC199 - Questions and Answers: Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS675

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179255

      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 assembly oil applied during assembly. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE200_R3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179231

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE047

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179236

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NU 2.0L MPI MIL ON DTC P010100 AND/OR P010600 AND/OR P006800 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and clean the Electronic ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SC199_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203666

      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TSB_ENG222_R4

      Date Announced:
      DEC 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205426

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R3

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205425

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE231_R2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200550

      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 bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE047

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179236

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NU 2.0L MPI MIL ON DTC P010100 AND/OR P010600 AND/OR P006800 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and clean the Electronic ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSBCHA084_R4

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168850

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TSB_CLI048

      Date Announced:
      APR 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174694

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - PARTIAL REPAIR; COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding A/C Compressor Field Coil Assembly inspection and replacement on some 2017-2020 Forte ... Read More »

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