TSB List for the 2015 Kia K900

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 K900 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.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  • SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
  • STRUCTURE
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
  • LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • 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 #TSBFUE029

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088984

      SERVICE ACTION - REAR OXYGEN (02) SENSOR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA199) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME 2015MY K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2014, TO ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS-417

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058534

      KIA: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION HAS NOT LEARNED CAUSING MISFIRE OF ENGINE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO COME IN DASH. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TSBENG147

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089617

      TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC1501) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO EXTRACTING ?IN USE PERFORMANCE TRACKING? EMISSIONS DATA FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) OF CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS400

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089987

      PITSTOP: SMART PEDAL FEATURE - THE ?SMART PEDAL? IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH MONITORS AND PREVENTS THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-ENG141R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109628

      TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 5.0L (TAU V8) GDI RPM STABILITY IMPROVEMENT - ECM UPGRADE (SA165) - This bulletin provides information related to an inspection of the current ECM ROM ID and, if necessary, an upgrade of the ECM software on some ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • 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_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 #PS539

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133170

      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 transferred to the new engine. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBCLI025

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089824

      TSB: A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE A/C COMPRESSOR ON SOME 2015MY K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2014, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE DIMINISHED COOLING PERFORMANCE ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #PS469

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109813

      PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #TSBENG083_R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152915

      TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • 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 #TSB_TRA096

      Date Announced:
      AUG 20, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200512

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8AT (A8LR1-SBW) SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT AND TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace two (2) solenoid valves (35R and 4&OD) and improve the gear shift logic of the Transmission ... 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 »

    • TSB #TSBTRA067

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127034

      TSB - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES DATA TRANSFER - This bulletin provides information regarding data transfer of automatic transmission (A/T) characteristic values on 2015MY-2018MY K900 (KH) vehicles equipped ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS430

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088713

      8-SPEED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS - ON K900 (KH) VEHICLES, THE 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION (A8TR1) HAS PRECISE DIRECT SOLENOID CONTROL FOR THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE SYSTEM INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #PS430_CLOSED

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127019

      PS430 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA067. Read More »

    • TSB #PS496

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116104

      PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: ACCELERATOR PEDAL FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION - On all K900 (KH), Cadenza (VG, YG), and Optima (JF, JFa, JF-HEV, JF-PHEV) vehicles, the accelerator pedal features a small detent with a spring to provide increased ... Read More »

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

    • TSB #TSB-TRA054R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109800

      TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - TCM UPGRADE (SA174) - This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the TCM software for 2015MY K900 vehicles, produced prior to April 30, 2014, which may ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • 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 #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 #PS474

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116101

      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 from the positioning shown on a KDS. Read More »

    • TSB #PS472R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109781

      PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-TRA055

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109788

      TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch. Read More »

    • TSB #PS465

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090966

      PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A ?CHECK BSD SYSTEM? MESSAGE WITH DTCS: ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSBELE103

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089428

      SERVICE ACTION: START STOP BUTTON (SSB) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA228) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT THE START BUTTON SWITCH CAP AND REPLACE THE START BUTTON SWITCH ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY, ON CERTAIN 2015 MY K900 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE103

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183609

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: START STOP BUTTON (SSB) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA228) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the start button switch cap and replace the start button switch assembly, if ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_SC130

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183611

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SC130) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Multi-Function Switch (see below) in certain 2015~2016MY K900 (KH) Luxury V8 vehicles, equipped with LED ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      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 phones. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBSST041

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088983

      TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBELE091

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089354

      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 UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBELE089

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092132

      TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. Read More »

    • TSB #PS365R1

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092100

      PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH? ISSUES AFTER IPHONE? IOS 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO POSSIBLE BLUETOOTH CONCERNS WHEN USING AN IPHONE? WITH IOS 8.X (IOS 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, ETC. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-ELE063

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109737

      TSB: VARIANT CODING AFTER HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to follow after replacement of the head unit on all K900 (KH) vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #ELE 063

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060103

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #063

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060121

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #PS347

      Date Announced:
      SEP 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109762

      PITSTOP: BATTERY REPLACEMENT ? VENT HOSE MODIFICATION - When replacing a battery for K900 utilizing P/N 37110 H9000U; a slight modification to the vent elbow/hose will be needed in order to properly secure the vent hose assembly to the ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS347

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060177

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TSBELE103

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089428

      SERVICE ACTION: START STOP BUTTON (SSB) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA228) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT THE START BUTTON SWITCH CAP AND REPLACE THE START BUTTON SWITCH ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY, ON CERTAIN 2015 MY K900 ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSBELE091R3

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126423

      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 unit platforms and generations. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-ELE122

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109806

      TSB: PREMIUM NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2015MY K900 (KH) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2014 through March 17, 2015, to resolve concerns ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSBSST041

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088983

      TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBFUE029

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088984

      SERVICE ACTION - REAR OXYGEN (02) SENSOR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA199) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME 2015MY K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2014, TO ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSBELE091

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089354

      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 UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-ELE091R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116821

      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 on how to identify and record the head unit software ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSBENG147

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089617

      TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC1501) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO EXTRACTING ?IN USE PERFORMANCE TRACKING? EMISSIONS DATA FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) OF CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSBELE089

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089742

      TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-ELE071

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109797

      TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA 173) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2015MY K900 (KH) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2014 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-TRA054R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109800

      TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - TCM UPGRADE (SA174) - This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the TCM software for 2015MY K900 vehicles, produced prior to April 30, 2014, which may ... Read More »

    • TSB #071

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060128

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #054

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060116

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #054

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10073250

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-ENG141R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109628

      TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 5.0L (TAU V8) GDI RPM STABILITY IMPROVEMENT - ECM UPGRADE (SA165) - This bulletin provides information related to an inspection of the current ECM ROM ID and, if necessary, an upgrade of the ECM software on some ... 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 »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #TSBSC130

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089423

      MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SC130) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (SEE BELOW) IN CERTAIN 2015~2016MY K900 (KH) LUXURY V8 VEHICLES,EQUIPPED WITH LED HEADLIGHTS, AND PRODUCED FROM ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • 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 #PS299_R2

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10143403

      PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY~ K900 (KH), 2016MY~ Optima (JFa/JF), and 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS493

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109855

      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 windows from becoming excessively fogged. Read More »

    • TSB #PS299

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109625

      PIT STOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on K900 (KH) vehicles during PDI, always use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position in order to ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

    • TSB #PS299_R2

      Date Announced:
      JUL 30, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10143403

      PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY~ K900 (KH), 2016MY~ Optima (JFa/JF), and 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #PS299_R3

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145150

      PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #PS360

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089846

      PITSTOP: AIR INTAKE MODE CHANGES WHEN OPENING SUNROOF - WHEN ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE AIR INTAKE MODE SWITCHING FROM RECIRCULATION TO FRESH AIR MODE WITHOUT CUSTOMER INPUT; ON THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES IN THIS PITSTOP, ... 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 »

    • TSB #PS299_R3

      Date Announced:
      SEP 19, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145150

      PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS299R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088826

      CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE TO BE USED TO RAISE THE WIPER ARMS TO THE FULLY VERTICAL POSITION. Read More »

    • TSB #PS299

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060148

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

    • TSB #VSC156TSB

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126436

      SC156 - TSB - Technical Service Bulletin regarding the K900 Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner Sticker. Read More »

    • TSB #VSC156DP

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126432

      SC156 - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker. Read More »

    • TSB #VSC156DSM

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126433

      SC156 - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker. Read More »

    • TSB #VSC156

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126434

      SC156 - OWNER LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker. Read More »

    • TSB #VSC156QA

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126435

      SC156 - QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDE - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker FAQs. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • 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 »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109777

      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #PS400

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089987

      PITSTOP: SMART PEDAL FEATURE - THE ?SMART PEDAL? IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH MONITORS AND PREVENTS THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    • TSB #TSBBOD108

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090176

      TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT SEAT HEADREST ELEVATOR MODULE REPLACEMENT (SA177) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE HEADREST ELEVATOR MODULE OF SOME K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, ... Read More »

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

    • 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 »

    LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

    • TSB #PS465

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090966

      PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A ?CHECK BSD SYSTEM? MESSAGE WITH DTCS: ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • 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 #PS578

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144230

      PITSTOP: IDENTIFYING A SEIZED COMPRESSOR - This Pitstop provides information regarding the diagnosis of an A/C related concern on 2017-2019MY Sportage (QL) and 2015-2018MY K900 (KH) vehicles that may have a seized compressor. Read More »

    • TSB #PS465

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090966

      PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A ?CHECK BSD SYSTEM? MESSAGE WITH DTCS: ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE103

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183609

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: START STOP BUTTON (SSB) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA228) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the start button switch cap and replace the start button switch assembly, if ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_SC130

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183611

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SC130) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Multi-Function Switch (see below) in certain 2015~2016MY K900 (KH) Luxury V8 vehicles, equipped with LED ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      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 phones. Read More »

    • TSB #PS299R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088826

      CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE TO BE USED TO RAISE THE WIPER ARMS TO THE FULLY VERTICAL POSITION. Read More »

    • TSB #PS365R1

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092100

      PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH? ISSUES AFTER IPHONE? IOS 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO POSSIBLE BLUETOOTH CONCERNS WHEN USING AN IPHONE? WITH IOS 8.X (IOS 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, ETC. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBBOD108

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090176

      TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT SEAT HEADREST ELEVATOR MODULE REPLACEMENT (SA177) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE HEADREST ELEVATOR MODULE OF SOME K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, ... Read More »

    • TSB #054

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060116

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #ELE 063

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060103

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #PS299

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060148

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #066

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060123

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #TSB-ELE091R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116821

      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 on how to identify and record the head unit software ... Read More »

    • TSB #071

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060128

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #PS347

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060177

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #063

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060121

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #TSB-ELE122

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109806

      TSB: PREMIUM NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2015MY K900 (KH) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2014 through March 17, 2015, to resolve concerns ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSBELE089

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089742

      TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBELE089

      Date Announced:
      JUN 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092132

      TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-ELE071

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109797

      TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA 173) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2015MY K900 (KH) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2014 ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109812

      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 models and are strictly intended for ?one time use. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #VSC156TSB

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126436

      SC156 - TSB - Technical Service Bulletin regarding the K900 Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner Sticker. Read More »

    • TSB #VSC156DP

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126432

      SC156 - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker. Read More »

    • TSB #VSC156DSM

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126433

      SC156 - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker. Read More »

    • TSB #VSC156

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126434

      SC156 - OWNER LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker. Read More »

    • TSB #VSC156QA

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10126435

      SC156 - QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDE - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker FAQs. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #TSB-TRA055

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109788

      TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch. Read More »

    • TSB #PS299

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109625

      PIT STOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on K900 (KH) vehicles during PDI, always use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position in order to ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #PS496

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10116104

      PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: ACCELERATOR PEDAL FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION - On all K900 (KH), Cadenza (VG, YG), and Optima (JF, JFa, JF-HEV, JF-PHEV) vehicles, the accelerator pedal features a small detent with a spring to provide increased ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109812

      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 models and are strictly intended for ?one time use. Read More »

    • TSB #PS472R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109781

      PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109777

      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Read More »

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      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 phones. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-ENG141R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109628

      TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 5.0L (TAU V8) GDI RPM STABILITY IMPROVEMENT - ECM UPGRADE (SA165) - This bulletin provides information related to an inspection of the current ECM ROM ID and, if necessary, an upgrade of the ECM software on some ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS307

      Date Announced:
      APR 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109633

      PIT STOP: PROGRAMMING A THIRD SMART KEY ON CERTAIN 2014-15MY VEHICLES - In past Smart Key systems, the maximum amount of keys that could be programmed to a vehicle was 2. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #PS493

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109855

      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 windows from becoming excessively fogged. Read More »

    • TSB #PS472R1

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109781

      PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc. Read More »

    • TSB #PS266R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090945

      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 ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSBCLI025

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089824

      TSB: A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE A/C COMPRESSOR ON SOME 2015MY K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2014, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE DIMINISHED COOLING PERFORMANCE ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-CLI024

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109666

      TSB: TESTING A/C COMPRESSOR FUNCTION USING GDS - This bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test A/C compressor function using the GDS. Read More »

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