2013 KIA Sportage Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

4 Recalls for 2013 KIA Sportage

Recall Date	Component	Summary
1970-01-01	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC284.
1970-01-01	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC172.
2018-12-19	ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC172.
2017-03-31	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC147.

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5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2013 KIA Sportage

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Date			Component
2021-12-27			engine
2021-10-02			engine
2021-09-20			other
2019-07-08			NULL
2017-11-29

369 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2013 KIA Sportage

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Date			Component
2021-02-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397845
2021-03-06			STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE ODI Number: 11399550
2021-03-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11404808
2021-04-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11407958
2021-06-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11420144
2021-06-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11420482
2021-06-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11420921
2021-06-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11421486
2021-06-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11421727
2021-06-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11421849
2021-07-07			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11423755
2021-07-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11424492
2021-07-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11425960
2021-07-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11425947
2021-07-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11426124
2021-08-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11429773
2021-09-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11434142
2021-10-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11435262
2021-10-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11436670
2021-10-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11436540
2021-10-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11437206
2021-11-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11439533
2021-12-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11445056
2021-12-30			POWER TRAIN,ENGINE ODI Number: 11445544
2022-01-11			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11447071
2022-02-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11449776
2022-02-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11451138
2022-03-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11457967
2022-03-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11458477
2022-04-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11459403
2022-04-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11460862
2022-04-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11461673
2022-04-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11462101
2022-05-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11463321
2022-05-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11466078
2022-05-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11466871
2022-06-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11466977
2022-06-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11471074
2022-06-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11471446
2022-07-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11472595
2022-07-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11474968
2022-07-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11476557
2022-08-01			POWER TRAIN,ENGINE ODI Number: 11476910
2022-08-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11478945
2022-08-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11481739
2022-09-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11482789
2022-09-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11483132
2022-09-15			POWER TRAIN,ENGINE ODI Number: 11484731
2022-09-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11485108
2022-09-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11486007
2022-10-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11487907
2022-11-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11491908
2022-11-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11493497
2022-11-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11494031
2022-11-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11494127
2022-12-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE ODI Number: 11496673
2022-12-29			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11499377
2023-01-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11501625
2023-02-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11505990
2023-03-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11512460
2023-04-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11516142
2023-04-23			UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE ODI Number: 11518518
2023-04-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11518710
2023-04-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11519337
2023-05-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11523097
2023-07-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11530600
2023-08-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11539387
2023-08-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE ODI Number: 11539787
2023-10-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11548851
2023-11-21			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE ODI Number: 11556306
2023-11-22			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 11556412
2023-12-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11560482
2023-12-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11562489
2024-01-05			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11563714
2024-01-17			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11566108
2024-01-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11565963
2024-01-25			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11567740
2024-01-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11568502
2024-01-30			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11568758
2024-01-31			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11569011
2024-02-06			ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11570386
2024-02-09			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11571006
2024-03-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11576433
2024-03-11			POWER TRAIN,ENGINE ODI Number: 11576748
2024-03-29			SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11580042
2024-04-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11580809
2024-04-02			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11580742
2024-04-03			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11580970
2024-04-03			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11580894
2024-04-05			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11581386
2024-04-17			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11583680
2024-04-25			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE ODI Number: 11585137
2024-05-09			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11587888
2024-08-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11609711
2024-09-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE ODI Number: 11612648
2024-09-04			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11612486
2024-09-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11612749
2024-09-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11613064
2024-11-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11623732
2024-11-05			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11623681
2024-12-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11628946
2024-12-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11630558
2025-01-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11634848
2025-01-09			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 11635109
2021-05-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11416191
2021-05-07			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11415591
2021-04-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11414549
2021-04-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11413438
2021-04-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11408412
2021-04-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11407958
2021-04-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11407308
2021-04-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11406948
2021-04-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11406470
2021-03-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11405375
2021-03-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11405460
2021-03-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11405175
2021-03-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11404819
2021-03-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11404808
2021-03-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11404799
2021-03-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11404002
2021-03-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11400404
2021-03-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11400088
2021-03-06			ENGINE \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11399550
2021-02-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397971
2021-02-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11396745
2016-09-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 10910177
2017-07-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11002915
2017-05-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 10992470
2017-05-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 10986224
2017-05-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10984525
2017-04-21			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10979878
2017-04-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10978950
2017-04-11			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10971870
2017-03-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 10969408
2017-08-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11014490
2017-07-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11010682
2016-08-09			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10894355
2021-02-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11394890
2021-01-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11388213
2021-01-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11388747
2021-01-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11386621
2020-12-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11382899
2020-12-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11378066
2020-12-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11377905
2020-12-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11377576
2020-12-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11377572
2020-12-02			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11377412
2020-11-24			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11376197
2016-12-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10937192
2016-12-29			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10938479
2016-12-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10937403
2020-11-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11373052
2020-11-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11372944
2020-10-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11364770
2020-10-16			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11364734
2020-10-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11366669
2020-10-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11366422
2020-10-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11363521
2020-10-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11362788
2020-09-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11361344
2020-09-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11361251
2020-09-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11361075
2020-09-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11354399
2020-09-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11355623
2020-09-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11353882
2020-09-01			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11352528
2020-09-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11352894
2020-08-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11351194
2020-08-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11351166
2020-08-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11349536
2020-08-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11350762
2020-08-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11343638
2020-07-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11338647
2020-07-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11340556
2020-07-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11338241
2020-06-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11331233
2020-06-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11330445
2020-06-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11328345
2020-06-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11328943
2020-05-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11326621
2020-06-05			SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11327394
2020-03-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11319737
2020-04-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11320161
2020-03-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11317638
2020-02-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11312216
2020-02-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11307652
2020-02-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11309165
2020-02-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11310225
2020-02-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11308880
2020-01-27			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11302409
2020-02-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11306883
2020-02-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11306709
2020-02-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11307237
2020-01-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11306344
2020-01-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11299497
2020-01-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11301417
2020-01-02			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11296623
2020-01-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11297815
2019-12-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11289330
2019-12-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11291604
2019-12-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11288530
2019-12-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11288672
2019-11-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11281428
2019-11-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11280194
2019-11-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11279384
2019-11-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11279833
2019-10-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11271022
2019-08-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11244972
2019-08-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11251882
2019-08-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11245240
2019-08-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11246425
2019-08-28			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11251955
2019-08-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11244874
2019-08-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11246718
2019-08-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11243931
2019-08-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11244402
2019-07-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11240515
2019-07-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11240828
2019-08-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11241792
2019-07-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11240588
2019-10-12			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11268057
2019-10-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11267621
2019-09-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11257996
2019-09-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11258312
2019-09-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11255180
2019-09-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11253209
2019-09-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11252699
2019-09-01			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11252660
2019-09-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11254683
2019-08-30			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11252445
2019-09-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11254772
2019-05-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11207304
2019-05-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11207812
2019-05-14			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11207440
2019-05-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11208642
2019-05-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11208266
2019-04-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11204015
2019-04-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11204374
2019-05-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11205799
2019-04-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11204708
2019-04-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11203791
2019-05-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11205570
2019-04-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11196564
2019-04-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11203341
2019-04-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11194242
2019-04-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11193845
2019-04-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11193317
2019-07-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11231548
2019-06-20			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11221384
2019-06-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11221849
2019-06-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11221842
2019-06-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11228383
2019-06-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11220952
2019-06-11			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11219297
2019-06-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11220731
2019-06-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11217488
2019-06-04			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11217796
2019-05-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11210094
2019-06-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11218116
2019-05-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11209459
2019-06-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11218244
2019-01-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ODI Number: 11171811
2019-01-30			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11173165
2019-02-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11174267
2019-01-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11171113
2019-01-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11169843
2018-12-26			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11163414
2019-01-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11164447
2018-12-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11164086
2018-12-11			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11160662
2018-12-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11161821
2018-12-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11160615
2018-12-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11162279
2018-10-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11133357
2018-10-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11133355
2018-10-01			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11132686
2018-10-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11139065
2018-09-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11132313
2018-09-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11131558
2018-09-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11124537
2018-09-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11124634
2018-06-11			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11101041
2018-06-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11101695
2018-06-03			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11099433
2018-06-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11101353
2018-06-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11099365
2018-05-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11093949
2018-05-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11097131
2018-05-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11097109
2018-05-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11093453
2018-04-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11089861
2018-04-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11088980
2019-03-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11186139
2019-02-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11182742
2019-02-27			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11182898
2019-02-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11180907
2019-02-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11179746
2019-02-11			STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11176379
2019-02-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11175691
2018-04-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11082625
2018-03-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11080067
2018-03-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11078814
2018-03-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11079696
2018-03-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11080708
2018-03-21			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11080762
2018-03-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11075964
2018-03-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11075624
2018-02-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11073428
2018-11-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11154084
2018-12-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11155544
2018-11-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11150885
2018-11-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11152115
2018-11-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11152243
2018-11-14			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11151507
2018-10-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11143850
2018-11-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11150334
2018-11-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11150315
2018-11-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11149610
2018-11-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11149606
2018-10-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11143966
2018-10-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11141486
2018-10-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11141777
2018-10-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11142587
2018-08-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11115542
2018-08-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11118691
2018-08-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11119954
2018-08-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11118816
2018-08-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11115280
2018-08-09			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11118748
2018-07-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11114945
2018-07-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11114188
2018-07-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11114689
2018-07-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11114150
2018-07-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11113817
2018-07-18			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11112273
2018-07-10			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11110433
2018-06-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11104162
2018-02-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11066758
2018-01-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11064143
2018-01-05			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11060785
2017-11-30			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11051410
2017-11-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11051033
2017-10-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11041488
2017-10-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11034790
2017-10-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11031995
2017-10-12			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11033001
2017-10-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11033480
2017-09-28			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11030408
2017-09-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11024230
2017-08-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11016229
2016-04-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS ODI Number: 10860134
2016-03-31			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10852709
2016-03-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10851635
2015-09-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10762931
2015-07-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10733104
2015-07-13			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10733549
2015-07-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 10732716
2015-06-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10725163
2015-02-23			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10690025
2015-01-28			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10679564
2014-05-07			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10587061
2014-05-01			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10585830
2014-03-27			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10575207
2013-07-31			STRUCTURE \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10532797
2013-02-20			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10499483
2020-08-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11343600
2020-06-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11328500
2020-12-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11384100
2014-10-16			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10645000

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4 Investigations for 2013 KIA Sportage

On march 29, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened two preliminary evaluations (pe19-003 on hyundai and pe19-004 on kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year hyundai and kia vehicles. during the pe investigations, hyundai and kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types. the remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement. additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modification known as knock sensor detection software (ksds) which is intended to detect impending engine failure, alert the driver, and limit engine power (to lessen likelihood of engine failure).ksds is being installed under recalls and non-safety field actions, and both companies have extended limited engine warranties (see recall files). on december 22, 2021, odi upgraded pe19-003 and pe19-004 to this engineering analysis (ea21-003, covering both hyundai and kia) to evaluate the scope of the prior recalls related to engine failures/fires and the efficacy of the recall remedies for the recalls, as well as the long-term viability of related programs and non-safety field actions being conducted by hyundai and kia. the former issue involved approximately 550,000 my 2013 hyundai elantra, my 2011 kia sorento, and my 2012-2015 kia rio. the latter issue involved approximately 2.5 million recalled vehicles, which have been identified as displaying potential remedy concerns: hyundai recalls 15v-568, 17v-226, 20v-746, and 21v-727; and kia recalls 17v-224, 19v-120, 20v-750, and 21v-844. regarding the recall scope issue, among all of the scope vehicles identified at ea opening, odi found only the my 2011 kia sorento vehicles equipped with both the theta ii 2.4l 4-cylinder multi-point injection (mpi) and the lambda ii 3.5l 6-cylinder mpi engines experienced relatively high rates of reported fires. in december 2023, kia issued recall 23v-877 that will cover about 80,000 my 2011 kia sorento vehicles equipped with the theta ii 2.4l mpi engines. the remedy will involve an inspection, and if necessary, a replacement of the engine, as well as the installation of ksds. it should be noted that in 2021 these vehicles were included in a ksds product improvement campaign with warranty extension. for the my 2011 sorento vehicles equipped with the lambda ii 3.5l engines, odi believes that future engine failures/fires involving these vehicles will likely be due to a lax in adhering to the proper or scheduled engine maintenance (regular engine oil changes), rather than a design or manufacturing engine issue. regarding the issue of the efficacy of the recall remedies, odi found the majority of the recalled hyundai and kia vehicles, by model, experienced lower reported fire rates after the remedies were applied. furthermore, odi found that for most vehicles that did not receive the recall remedies, by model, experienced relatively high fire rates. to address this problem, hyundai informed odi in december 2023, that it will renotify all of its owners covered by the hyundai recalls of engine failures/fires every 8 months for the next 3 years. in december 2023, kia stated that it will renotify the majority of its owners every 8 months for the next 3 years.several previously recalled kia models are excluded from the renotification due to their lower reported rates of engine fires. overall, the renotification actions will help to increase the recall completion rates, thus reduce the frequency of engine fires in the future. in view of the recall action being taken by kia and renotification actions being taken by both kia and hyundai, odi is closing this engineering analysis. also, both companies have been released from the 2020-iniated consent orders (kia since novem

The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. and kia america, inc. vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. the petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. the petition itself can be reviewed at nhtsa.gov under odi number 11481745. on september 12, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition (dp22-003) to evaluate the petitioners’ request. the petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated january 31, 2023, march 21, 2023, may 23, 2023, and august 4, 2023. odi’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to nhtsa which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. after reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. if during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. an improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing. there is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. in october 2023, hyundai published a technical service bulletin (tsb) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. after a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in nhtsa's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, nhtsa does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. therefore, the petition is denied. a federal register notice (frn) further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. the reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp22-003. to review those complaints and the additional complaints odi added to its evaluation which are cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.gov.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2021-12-22	2024-02-05	ENGINE
2022-09-12	2023-12-12	ENGINE
2023-11-17		SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2017-05-18		ENGINE

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186 Service Alerts for 2013 KIA Sportage

Date	Description
2025-02-28	ENGINE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP: INJECTOR HARNESS ROUTING FOR PI1802Y/Z AND PI1803Y/Z ENGINE REPLACEMENTS – This bulletin provides information to address a no-start or hard start with poor running condition after engine replacement under PI1802Y/Z or PI1803Y/Z. So Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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. This bu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-05	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	350000 EQUIPMENT 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. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 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. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	160000 STRUCTURE 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. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-23	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-23	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-23	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-07-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: THETA 2.4L MPI – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2103) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 MY Kia Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4-l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2103). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-19	061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-11	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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. This bul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Servi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Servi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Servi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides informatio Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU – LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides informatio Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	350000 EQUIPMENT 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z_Rev3) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – CLOSED – SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-09	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-09	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-09	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – CLOSED – This bulletin has been superseded by PI1803Y/Z. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-15	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN – CANISTER INSPECTION AND AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION (SC184) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the evaporative system’s existing canister for noise caused Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN – CANISTER INSPECTION AND AUXILIARY CANISTER INSTALLATION (SC184) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the evaporative system’s existing canister for noise caused Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – COMPLETION STICKER – To be filled out and provided to the customers whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States ( Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Mass Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – COMPLETION STICKER – To be filled out and provided to the customers whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States ( Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Mass Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – REV 5 -KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATOR CANISTER – PROOF OF COMPLETION CARD – To be filled out and provided to the customers whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States ( Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATOR CANISTER – PROOF OF COMPLETION CARD – To be filled out and provided to the customers whose vehicles are registered in one of the S.177 States ( Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – OWNER LETTER – This notice is to announce a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Canister K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – OWNER LETTER – This notice is to announce a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Canister K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – QA – This document is a Question and Answer guide for the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – QA – This document is a Question and Answer guide for the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – This notice is to announce a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Aux Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE – This notice is to announce a new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Aux Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – Announces the new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Canister Kit t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC184): EVAPORATIVE CANISTER – DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE – Announces the new Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect the evaporative canister and, if necessary, install an Auxiliary Canister Kit t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Co Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-05	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-05	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled “Knock Sensor Detection S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled “Knock Sensor Detection S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled “Knock Sensor Detection S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled “Knock Sensor Detection S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM TSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT – This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR and 21101 2GK07QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) and Sportage (SL) vehicles. Due to process changes, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: THETA ENGINE SERVICE KIT – This bulletin provides the procedure to install the Theta Engine Service Kit on 21101 2GK05QQKR and 21101 2GK07QQKR engines for 2011-2013MY Optima (QF, TF) and Sportage (SL) vehicles. Due to process changes, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-16	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-16	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING OWNER LETTER: Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbocharged GDI (“T-GDI”) engines to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE OWNER LETTER: Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbocharged GDI (“T-GDI”) engines to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previousl Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-18	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, January 25, 2019 Update – Dear Kia Retailer, At Kia, safety is a top priority and we wrote to you last August and again last October to provide you with updates regarding news reports about non-collision fires in K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-09	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803) titled ?Knock Sensor Dete Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-31	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – TSB – ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE – This document is the Technical Service Bulletin for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Eng Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE – This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-30	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – OWNER LETTER – Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER – Attention: All Kia Dealer Service Managers, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-25	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) – DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER – Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine fro Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-02	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-16	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-20	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-13	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TSB – SERVICE ACTION: TURBO OIL FEED LINE REPLACEMENT (SA300) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF), produced from November 1, 2010 through August 30, 2011, 2012-2015MY Opt Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-13	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB – SERVICE ACTION: TURBO OIL FEED LINE REPLACEMENT (SA300) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015MY Optima (TF), produced from November 1, 2010 through August 30, 2011, 2012-2015MY Opt Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-07-10	060000 ENGINE (PWS) CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2016-05 – RETIRED FOR CERTAIN SPORAGE MODEL YEARS – SEE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2017-02. FOR OTHER SPORTAGE MODELS, SEE WTY BULLETIN 2017-09 (SC147). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-07-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WARRANTY BULLETIN: 2017-09.R4 – SC147 Claims Processing Procedures – This Warranty Bulletin accompanies TSB SC147 Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement and is provided to dealers for specific guidance with claim administration and p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-07-14	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PARTS BULLLETIN: 20201-0002 (Revision 3.1) – This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-01	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL WTY – SC147 Claims Processing Procedures – REVISED – Authorization of Claims Processing for SC147 – See this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding SC147. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-27	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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PARTS BULLETIN – THETA II ENGINE SAFETY RECALL (SC147) – This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage veh Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-15	162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL – This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-15	176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL – This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS – A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-19	073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS – A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-22	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 – This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-05	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC141 ? UNDERBODY ? ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-05	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 – SERVICE CAMPAIGN – Attention: All Kia Service Managers – Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the u Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-05	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 – SERVICE CAMPAIGN – Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals – Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-06	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS TSB: SC141 – SERVICE CAMPAIGN – APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL – To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-21	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-21	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE: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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-29	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-25	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY BY MODEL – THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY FOR KIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW FOR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-15	220000 SEATS PITSTOP: VENTILATED SEAT OPERATION – SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH VENTILATED FRONT SEATS TO IMPROVE OCCUPANT COMFORT BY DRAWING INTERIOR VEHICLE AIR TEMPERATURE THROUGH THE SEATING SURFACES. THE CUSTOMER PERCEPTION MAY BE THAT THE SEAT I Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-10	034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS TSB: GROANING NOISE FROM BRAKE SYSTEM (SA169) – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the front brake pads on some 2013MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2012 through December 8, 2012, which may Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-10	045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS TSB: GROANING NOISE FROM BRAKE SYSTEM (SA169) – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the front brake pads on some 2013MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2012 through December 8, 2012, which may Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION – Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION – Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION – Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-02	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 – DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR – This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-07-03	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: ADJUSTING REAR HATCH CLOSING EFFORT – When encountering a customer concern related to excessive rear hatch closing effort on some 2011MY to 2014MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, first, verify the customer concern by comparing the closing Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-07-03	162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE PITSTOP: ADJUSTING REAR HATCH CLOSING EFFORT – When encountering a customer concern related to excessive rear hatch closing effort on some 2011MY to 2014MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, first, verify the customer concern by comparing the closing Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-29	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-28	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS TSB: SC141 – SERVICE CAMPAIGN – APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL – To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-03	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER LETTER – Advises Owners of certain 2011-2014 MY Sportage vehicles currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used of a service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to underb Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-31	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION – This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-31	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION – This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-04	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-01	030000 BRAKES (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	072000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY KIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP KIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-01	072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS KIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-04-01	052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR KIA 2011-2016 MY SPORTAGE : THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR ON CERTAIN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE EQUIPPED SPORTAGE VEHICLES, WILL EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE AWD SYSTEM WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS) TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-24	350000 EQUIPMENT OWNER LETTER: WTY007 – 2011-2014 MY SPORTAGE 2.0L TURBO GDI AND 2.4L GDI ENGINE WARRANTY EXTENSION – DEAR KIA SPORTAGE VEHICLE OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING YOU WITH HIGH QUALITY AND DEPENDABLE VEHICLES. IN ORDER TO MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-24	060000 ENGINE (PWS) OWNER LETTER: WTY007 – 2011-2014 MY SPORTAGE 2.0L TURBO GDI AND 2.4L GDI ENGINE WARRANTY EXTENSION – DEAR KIA SPORTAGE VEHICLE OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING YOU WITH HIGH QUALITY AND DEPENDABLE VEHICLES. IN ORDER TO MA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-24	060000 ENGINE (PWS) DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY007 – 2011-2014 MY SPORTAGE 2.0L TURBO GDI & 2.4L GDI ENGINE – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-10-19	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-10-19	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-01	174200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-13	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION – UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA137A) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE 2013 MYSYSTEM. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE AQCTION ON ALLAFFECTED 2013 MY RIO VEHICLES PRIOR TO DELIVERY. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-03	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-20	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP: 2013 KIA SPORTAGE CUSTOMER TIPS: IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER EDUCATE AND FAMILIARIZE CUSTOMERS ABOUT SOME OF THE FEATURES IN THEIR RECENTLY PURCHASED 2013 KIA VEHICLE, KIA MOTORS AMERICA WOULD LIKE ALL DEALERSHIP SERVICE PERSONNEL TO BE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-20	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL PITSTOP: 2013 KIA SPORTAGE CUSTOMER TIPS: IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER EDUCATE AND FAMILIARIZE CUSTOMERS ABOUT SOME OF THE FEATURES IN THEIR RECENTLY PURCHASED 2013 KIA VEHICLE, KIA MOTORS AMERICA WOULD LIKE ALL DEALERSHIP SERVICE PERSONNEL TO BE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE: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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-11	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA SPORTAGE OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2013 MY SPORTAGE VEHICLES WHICH COULD OTHERWISE EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN ACCE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) OWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA SPORTAGE OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2013 MY SPORTAGE VEHICLES WHICH COULD OTHERWISE EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN ACCE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-09	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA SERVICE MANAGERS – KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2014 MY SORENTO, 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA, AND 20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-09	060000 ENGINE (PWS) DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA SERVICE MANAGERS – KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2014 MY SORENTO, 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA, AND 20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-09	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS – KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2014 MY SORENTO, 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA, AND 2012-2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-09	060000 ENGINE (PWS) DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS – KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012-2014 MY SORENTO, 2012-2013 MY OPTIMA, AND 2012-2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-27	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECM UPGRADE – MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 (SC114) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012~2014MY SORENTO, 2012~2013MY OPTIMA, AND 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-27	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECM UPGRADE – MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 (SC114) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO AN ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IN CERTAIN 2012~2014MY SORENTO, 2012~2013MY OPTIMA, AND 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-26	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-26	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2013 KIA Sportage

4 Recalls for 2013 KIA Sportage

5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2013 KIA Sportage

369 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2013 KIA Sportage

4 Investigations for 2013 KIA Sportage

186 Service Alerts for 2013 KIA Sportage