Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 K5 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.
PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Read More »
PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC288) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the fuel evaporative system and, if ... Read More »
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC288) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1. Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC288) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC288) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC288. Read More »
PITSTOP: COOLANT RESERVOIR OVERFLOW PORT - This Pitstop provides information regarding the presence of engine coolant residue found on the coolant reservoir of some 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles equipped with a 1.6L T-GDI engine. Read More »
PITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER - 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 »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting in use performance tracking emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC288) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the fuel evaporative system and, if ... Read More »
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC288) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1. Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC288) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC288) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC288. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 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 »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the AWD coupling actuator assembly on some 2021-2023MY Kia AWD models listed on page 4. Read More »
PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Read More »
PITSTOP: PRECAUTIONS FOR WET 8-SPEED DCT: This Pitstop provides information related to the replacement of an 8-Speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) assembly on some 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles, where the High ... Read More »
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 »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and ... Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED WDCT REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin provides information to clear the line pressure information stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) prior to replacement of the reman transmission ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC288) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the fuel evaporative system and, if ... Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0/AVN5W SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA569) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on Display Audio 2. Read More »
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC288) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2021-2024 MY K5 vehicles equipped with 1. Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC288) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC288) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC288. Read More »
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 »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an ... Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on ... Read More »
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2301) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and ... Read More »
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 »
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 black bar in the margin area. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TRUNK LID & C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TRUNK LID AND C-PILLAR GARNISH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (SA552) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the rear trunk lid chrome garnish trim and the C-Pillar(s) chrome garnish trim on ... Read More »
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 black bar in the margin area. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) ... Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. Read More »
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252). Read More »
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an ... Read More »
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an ... Read More »
