Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2017 KIA FORTE. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
This 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20160913
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PITSTOP: DTC P0014 ¿ EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - WHEN ENCOUNTERING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON IN THE DASH ON SOME 2017MY FORTE (YDM) WITH A 2.0L NU MPI ENGINE, CHE
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20160906
350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: TRUNK LID LINER DELETED ON LX MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS - ALL 2017MY FORTE (YDM) LX MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION DO NOT INCLUDE A TRUNK LINER ON THE UNDERSIDE OF TRUNK LID. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS COMPONENT
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
20160906
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
PITSTOP: TRUNK LID LINER DELETED ON LX MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS - ALL 2017MY FORTE (YDM) LX MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION DO NOT INCLUDE A TRUNK LINER ON THE UNDERSIDE OF TRUNK LID. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS COMPONENT
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20160720
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
TSB: ANDROID AUTO¿/APPLE CARPLAY¿ SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20160720
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: ANDROID AUTO¿/APPLE CARPLAY¿ SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20160720
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: ANDROID AUTO¿/APPLE CARPLAY¿ SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20161115
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
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., equipp
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
20161115
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
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., equipp
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20161115
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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., equipp
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20170130
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20170130
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20170320
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
TSB: FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION - This bulletin provides information on front license plate bracket installation on some 2017MY Forte (YD, YDm) 5-Door vehicles which may not have corresponding dimples for the insertion of the
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20170308
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
TSB: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, SOFWARE UPGRADE AND MILEAGE SETTING - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015MY~ Sedona (YP), 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY~ Forte (YD, YDm) veh
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20170308
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
TSB: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, SOFWARE UPGRADE AND MILEAGE SETTING - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015MY~ Sedona (YP), 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY~ Forte (YD, YDm) veh
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20170307
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20170411
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA285) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles equipped with 2.0L MPI engine, produced fr
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20170320
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS - All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro (DE) with a 1.6L Atkinson engine comes equipped with a 6-s
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20170320
100000 POWER TRAIN
PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS - All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro (DE) with a 1.6L Atkinson engine comes equipped with a 6-s
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20161021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, i
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20161021
350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, i
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
20161110
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WITH HIGH EFFORT TO OPEN/CLOSE (SA254) - This bulletin provides the procedure to lubricate the rear door checkers on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from September 7, 2016 to October 6, 2016, which
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20161108
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE BLUETOOTH PAIRING ISSUE (SA239) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 to August 12,
This 2017 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 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
20170501
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows f
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
20170501
130000 VISIBILITY
PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows f
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
20161027
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE BLUETOOTH PAIRING ISSUE (SA239) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 to August 12,
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20161027
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE BLUETOOTH PAIRING ISSUE (SA239) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 to August 12,
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
20170223
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264A) - This bulletin has been revised and republished on February 23, 2017. The revisions include an updated Labor Op Code and a revised VIN list. This bulletin provides th
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20170223
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264A) - This bulletin has been revised and republished on February 23, 2017. The revisions include an updated Labor Op Code and a revised VIN list. This bulletin provides th
This 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20170907
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - Revised - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicle
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20170925
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: ELECTRIC THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (SA308) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the electric thermostat on 2017MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May 23, 2016 through March 15, 2017, which may ex
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20170714
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
PITSTOP: QUICK START GUIDE (QSG) DISCOLORATION - Some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles may experience some fading/discoloring (yellowing) of the Quick Start Guide (QSG) installed prior to delivery to your dealer. In the event you encounter
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
20170705
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (SA281) - This bulletin provides information related to the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) equipped on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) 5 Door 1.6T vehicles, produced from September 22, 2016
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
20161202
124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
TSB -SERVICE ACTION: REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - SA256 - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outer rear combination lamp pads on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 24, 2016 to October 13, 2016,
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
20171212
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: IGNITION COIL OR COIL RFI SPRING REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA321) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all four (4) ignition coils or replace all four (4) coil radio frequency interference (RFI) springs o
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20171206
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 wi
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20180116
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
20180116
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180116
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
20180116
103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),
This 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
20180116
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
TSB - BOD157/SA256 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB BOD181/SA327
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
20180116
124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
TSB - BOD157/SA256 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB BOD181/SA327
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
20180116
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION (SA327) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp pads on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 23, 2016 to August 1
This 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
20180329
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
PITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door or trunk on some 2016MY-2018MY vehicles.
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
20180329
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
PITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door or trunk on some 2016MY-2018MY vehicles.
This 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180212
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
20180212
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
20180212
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (
This 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20170607
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20170605
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA285) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles equipped with 2.0L MPI engine, produced fr
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
20170619
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET FOR DTC P0016 - This bulletin provides the procedure to reset adaptive values on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 through April 26, 2017, which may experience a malfunction in
This 2017 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 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20180808
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET FOR DTC P0016 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to reset adaptive values on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180522
350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180522
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.
This 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20190620
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
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.
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190620
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190626
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicl
This 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20190611
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: TRANSMISSION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to optimize the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on 2017-2018MY Soul (PS) and Forte (YDm) and 2016-2018MY Optima (JFa) vehicles equipped with 1.6T GDI th
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 150000 SEAT BELTS
20190611
150000 SEAT BELTS
PITSTOP: SRS DTC B176200 AND/OR B168400- This Pitstop provides information regarding a possible mismatch of a SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module) and driver seat belt buckle that may set the SRS DTC(s) B168400 and/or B17620
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190611
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: SRS DTC B176200 AND/OR B168400- This Pitstop provides information regarding a possible mismatch of a SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module) and driver seat belt buckle that may set the SRS DTC(s) B168400 and/or B17620
This 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20190808
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSBBOD192: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION FUEL FILLER DOOR OPENING IMPROVEMENT (SA388) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the fuel filler door opening mechanism on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles produced from May 23,
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
20190829
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSBBOD192_R1: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION:FUEL FILLER DOOR OPENING IMPROVEMENT (SA388) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the fuel filler door opening mecha
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 050000 PARKING BRAKE
20191008
050000 PARKING BRAKE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSBCHA100): SERVICE ACTION: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA400) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) control unit on some 2016
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200228
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2017-2
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20200228
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2017-2
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20191016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBENG181_R1: SERVICE ACTION: IGNITION COIL OR COIL RFI SPRING REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND/OR P0304 (SA321) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all four (4) ignition coils or
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20191016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBENG208_R1: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on
This 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
20200107
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317B/C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Opti
This 2017 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 2017 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
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
20200409
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 (YD
This 2017 KIA FORTE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
20200409
130000 VISIBILITY
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 (YD