Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
PS223 SUBJECT: FORTE LOCK CONFIRMATION INOP WITH REMOTE START ACCESSORY Some remote start equipped Forte’s may not indicate that the doors have been locked. The customer may state that the vehicle will not flash the hazard lights or sound the horn when locking the doors with the transmitter. As designed, the vehicle should flash the hazard lights … Read more
PS245 SUBJECT: FORTE 2.0L SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT TIPS When replacing the short block on a Forte 2.0L engine, make sure to remove two ladder frame bolts from the block being replaced and install them in the locations shown on the replacement block (Fig. A). Failure to transfer the ladder frame bolts will result in … Read more
2013-054 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: UVO UPGRADE – SORENTO (XM), OPTIMA (QF) AND FORTE (YD) (SA155) This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on 2014MY Sorento (XM), Optima (QF) and Forte (YD) vehicles. Kia
is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. Before … Read more
2013-137 SUBJECT: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC005) This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions data from the engine control unit (ECU) in certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3000 … Read more
PS354 SUBJECT: NO START OR HARD TO START CONCERNS Some 2014~2015MY Forte Koup / 5 DR equipped with a 1.6L GDI Turbo and produced before July 14, 2014 , may experience a hard to start concern or idle rpm fluctuations while stationary. If you encounter any of these concerns, check for white residue … Read more
