Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2016 KIA FORTE. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20150626
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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. NOTE: ONLY N
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20150626
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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. NOTE: ONLY N
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
20160930
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
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. T
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
20160902
020000 SUSPENSION
PITSTOP: CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - SOME 2014-2016MY FORTE (YD) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN CARRYING A FULL LOAD OF PASSENGERS AND TURNING THE WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION AT LOW SPEEDS
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20150812
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQ
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20150812
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQ
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20150803
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: 6-SPD. A/T ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET /RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE PCM/TCM. AFTER THE ADAPTIVE VALUES A
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20160921
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR PULLEY. SOME 2014-16MY FORTE (YD) VEHICLES WITH 1.8L AND 2.0L NU ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE AN UNUSUAL ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE THAT IS SOMETIMES MOR
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20150424
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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. WHEN ENGAGED, THE FEATURE REDU
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
20150424
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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. WHEN ENGAGED, THE FEATURE REDU
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20151019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20151019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20151006
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM - ALL MODELS EXCLUDING K900 AND SOUL EV -KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN ALL-NEW PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRA
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20151006
350000 EQUIPMENT
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM - ALL MODELS EXCLUDING K900 AND SOUL EV -KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN ALL-NEW PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRA
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20151009
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SIMPLIFIED UVO E-SERVICES ACTIVATION PROCEDURE - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE SIMPLIFIED ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH UVO E-SERVICES. (EXCLUDING 2016 K900 AND SOUL EV)
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20151009
350000 EQUIPMENT
SIMPLIFIED UVO E-SERVICES ACTIVATION PROCEDURE - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE SIMPLIFIED ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH UVO E-SERVICES. (EXCLUDING 2016 K900 AND SOUL EV)
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
20160608
074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
SERVICE ACTION: HESITATION, LACK OF POWER AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON (SA227) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO ADD A FUEL ADDITIVE TO SOME 2016MY FORTE (YD) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2015, WHICH MA
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20160608
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE ACTION: HESITATION, LACK OF POWER AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON (SA227) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO ADD A FUEL ADDITIVE TO SOME 2016MY FORTE (YD) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2015, WHICH MA
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20160608
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDO
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20160608
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDO
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20161104
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
20161104
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20170417
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (Q
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20170118
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
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.? Some example
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
20170118
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
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.? Some example
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
20170118
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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 (EVA
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20160421
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20160421
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
20161109
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20150929
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: PROPER OIL GRADE / VISCOSITY SELECTION FOR TURBO EQUIPPED VEHICLES - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PROPER ENGINE OIL GRADE / VISCOSITY TO BE USED WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TURBOCHARGER. IN ADDITION TO
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
20170321
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
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. Depending on the spe
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
20170321
130000 VISIBILITY
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. Depending on the spe
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20170627
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
20170926
020000 SUSPENSION
TSB - COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE (SA312) - REVISED - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the alternator pulley on some 2014-2016MY Forte (YD) vehicles with 1.8L and 2.0L Nu engines, produced from Fe
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20170907
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - REVISED - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicle
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20150812
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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 level
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20150812
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 level
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180109
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
SC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - Notice to Dealer Principals of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards,
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180109
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - Notice to Dealer Principals of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards,
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
20180109
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - Notice to Dealer Principals of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards,
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20180109
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
SC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS - Notice to dealer service managers of a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180109
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS - Notice to dealer service managers of a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
20180109
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SC150 - NOTICE TO DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS - Notice to dealer service managers of a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180109
350000 EQUIPMENT
SC150 -PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD - Dealers to give customers in California and the S.177 States Proof of Correction Cards showing that the recall has been completed.
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
20180109
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SC150 -PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD - Dealers to give customers in California and the S.177 States Proof of Correction Cards showing that the recall has been completed.
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20180109
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SC150 - QA - List of Campaign Questions and Answers
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180109
350000 EQUIPMENT
SC150 - QA - List of Campaign Questions and Answers
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20180122
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SC150 - TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) - This publication gives the dealers the instructions on how to do the repair.
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180122
350000 EQUIPMENT
SC150 - TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) - This publication gives the dealers the instructions on how to do the repair.
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180131
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
PITSTOP - INSTANTANEOUS FUEL MILEAGE NOT PRESENT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY - This Pitstop provides information regarding the instantaneous fuel mileage not displayed in the fuel economy menu of the trip computer in Type A instrument clu
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180125
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB - STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD), produced from February 18, 2013 through November 15, 2016,
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
20180125
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
TSB - STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD), produced from February 18, 2013 through November 15, 2016,
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20180125
010000 STEERING
TSB - STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD), produced from February 18, 2013 through November 15, 2016,
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
20180109
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SC150 - EMISSIONS LABEL - to affix under the hood of the vehicle once the campaign has been completed.
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180109
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC150 - OWNER LETTER - Notice to vehicle owners advising them of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards, to
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
20180109
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SC150 - OWNER LETTER - Notice to vehicle owners advising them of the Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards, to
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20171120
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
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.
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20180302
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
20180216
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
TSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
20150626
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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. NOTE: ONLY N
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20150626
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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. NOTE: ONLY N
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
20180309
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
PITSTOP - INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION - RESTRICTED FUEL LINE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon accele
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
20180309
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PITSTOP - INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION - RESTRICTED FUEL LINE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon accele
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
20180427
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TSB - CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION AND AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-18MY Soul (PS), produced from July 21, 2013 through June 1, 201
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20181019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20181019
350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20190118
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190910
350000 EQUIPMENT
SC180 - This document is the Dealer Service Manager notification of the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in the
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190910
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC180 - This document is the Dealer Service Manager notification of the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in the
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190910
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC180 - This document is the Dealer Service Manager notification of the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in the
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190910
350000 EQUIPMENT
SC180 - This document contains questions and answers regarding the SC180 Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in th
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190910
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC180 - This document contains questions and answers regarding the SC180 Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in th
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190910
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC180 - This document contains questions and answers regarding the SC180 Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in th
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190910
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC180 - This document is the dealer principal notification advising of a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine, to update the catalyst heating logic
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20190611
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-2018MY Soul (PS), produced from July 21, 2013 through June 1
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20190405
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROL MALFUNCTION - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly on some 2014-2018MY Forte (YD/YDm) vehicles, produced from February 20, 2013 throug
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190405
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROL MALFUNCTION - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly on some 2014-2018MY Forte (YD/YDm) vehicles, produced from February 20, 2013 throug
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190405
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROL MALFUNCTION - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly on some 2014-2018MY Forte (YD/YDm) vehicles, produced from February 20, 2013 throug
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190913
350000 EQUIPMENT
SC180 Owner Notification Letter - Dear Kia Forte Owner, Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Engine Control Module. Kia has become aware that certain 2014-2
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190913
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC180 Owner Notification Letter - Dear Kia Forte Owner, Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Engine Control Module. Kia has become aware that certain 2014-2
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190913
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SC180 Owner Notification Letter - Dear Kia Forte Owner, Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Engine Control Module. Kia has become aware that certain 2014-2
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
20190910
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - NU 2.0L GDI SULEV CATALYST HEATING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC180) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software on some 2014-2016MY Forte (YD) Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV v
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190910
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - NU 2.0L GDI SULEV CATALYST HEATING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC180) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software on some 2014-2016MY Forte (YD) Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV v
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20191204
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCT ACTUATOR ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) actuator rod lengths using the applicable SST on some 2016MY~ vehicles equipped with 6 speed
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20191204
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCT ACTUATOR ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) actuator rod lengths using the applicable SST on some 2016MY~ vehicles equipped with 6 speed
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20191204
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCT ACTUATOR ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) actuator rod lengths using the applicable SST on some 2016MY~ vehicles equipped with 6 speed
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20191126
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20191126
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20191126
010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20200121
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20191015
010000 STEERING
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.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t
This 2016 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20200424
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ