2020 KIA Sportage

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

3 Recalls for 2020 KIA Sportage

Recall Date Component Summary
1970-01-01 TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Remedy:

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC249.

2021-04-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy:

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC206.

2021-03-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy:

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC206.

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Date Component  

97 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2020 KIA Sportage

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Date Component  
2025-04-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11656568
2025-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11656457
2025-04-13 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11654343
2021-03-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11405219
2021-04-13 STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11407829
2021-04-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11413445
2021-05-25 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11418530
2021-05-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11418699
2021-06-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11419236
2021-07-14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11424742
2021-07-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11425420
2021-08-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11429038
2021-09-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11431580
2021-09-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11434654
2021-10-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11438199
2021-12-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11445272
2022-01-20 STEERING
ODI Number: 11448144
2022-01-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11448367
2022-02-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11451080
2022-03-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11454648
2022-03-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11455821
2022-05-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11466435
2022-07-30 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11476681
2022-08-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11476817
2022-09-05 STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11482930
2022-09-07 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11483357
2022-09-20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11485536
2022-09-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11486028
2022-10-14 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11489305
2022-10-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11489404
2022-10-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11489593
2022-10-30 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11491474
2022-12-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11497988
2023-01-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11504165
2023-01-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11504701
2023-02-21 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11508454
2023-02-22 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11508460
2023-03-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 11510481
2023-03-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11511063
2023-03-16 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11512157
2023-03-28 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11514175
2023-03-31 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11514764
2023-03-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11514712
2023-04-25 STEERING,TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11518819
2023-05-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11520097
2023-05-10 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11521437
2023-05-11 AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11521590
2023-05-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11524305
2023-06-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11526957
2023-08-01 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11535767
2023-08-09 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11537354
2023-08-22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11540212
2023-08-23 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11540369
2023-09-14 STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11544622
2023-10-07 STEERING
ODI Number: 11548817
2023-11-15 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11555370
2023-12-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11558744
2023-12-07 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11558906
2023-12-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11559544
2023-12-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11559523
2023-12-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11562697
2024-02-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FIRERELATED
ODI Number: 11571118
2024-02-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11571170
2024-02-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11574184
2024-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11584655
2024-05-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11591138
2024-06-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11594014
2024-06-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11594754
2024-07-16 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11602783
2024-09-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11614307
2024-10-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11621713
2024-10-29 STEERING
ODI Number: 11622581
2024-11-01 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11623188
2024-11-28 WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11627876
2024-12-08 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11629515
2024-12-11 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11630049
2024-12-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11630018
2025-01-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11636884
2025-01-29 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11639413
2025-02-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11641671
2025-03-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11646627
2025-03-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11649243
2021-04-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11413445
2021-04-20 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11413098
2021-04-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11408279
2021-04-13 STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11407829
2021-04-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11406620
2021-03-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11405219
2021-03-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11404541
2021-03-10 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11400126
2021-01-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11388297
2020-08-25 STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11351094
2020-07-22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11340983
2020-04-21 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11321812
2020-02-18 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11309969
2019-12-26 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11291233
2019-11-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11281019
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2 Investigations for 2020 KIA Sportage

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2022-09-12 2023-12-12 ENGINE
2023-11-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

96 Service Alerts for 2020 KIA Sportage

Date Description
2025-03-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) – This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016-2025MY Kia vehicles listed on page 3 that are equipped with Kia Connect Services. The

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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

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2022-07-27 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: PARASITIC BATTERY DRAW/ALARM WARNING W/ ILLUMINATED DOOR SILL PLATES ACCESSORY – This Pitstop provides information regarding a parasitic battery draw concern on some 2020-2022MY Sportage (QL) vehicles equipped with Illuminated door

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2022-06-17 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT (SC222) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black

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2022-06-17 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT (SC222) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black

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2022-04-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT (SC222) – This bulletin provides information to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label on some 2020MY Sportage (QL) v

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2022-04-04 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC222).

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2022-04-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label on 20

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2022-04-04 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the instruction guide for applying the VECI label to the hood of the vehicle.

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2022-04-04 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Em

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2022-04-04 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to replace the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI

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2022-04-07 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PANORAMIC SUNROOF INOPERATIVE AND/OR ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN OPERATING – This bulletin provides information to improve the operation of the panoramic sunroof on some 2017-2022MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2021-12-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-12-02 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-12-02 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-12-02 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-12-02 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-02-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT CAMERA OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA449) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi

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2021-02-03 264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT CAMERA OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA449) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi

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2021-11-08 100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM OBD CODE DISPLAY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA474) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin

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2021-11-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM OBD CODE DISPLAY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA474) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin

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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

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2020-11-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT CAMERA OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA449) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) on some Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from December

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2020-11-30 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT CAMERA OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA449) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) on some Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from December

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2020-11-30 275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT CAMERA OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA449) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) on some Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from December

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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

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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

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2021-09-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin

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2021-09-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin

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2021-09-10 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin

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2021-09-10 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin

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2021-08-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) system on the vehicles listed below, which have had

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2021-08-23 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) system on the vehicles listed below, which have had

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2021-08-23 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTALLATION – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) system on the vehicles listed below, which have had

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2021-08-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in

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2021-08-03 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in

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2021-08-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-08-24 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-08-24 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-08-24 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-08-24 270000 LANE DEPARTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-07-30 160000 STRUCTURE

This Pitstop provides information to diagnose common areas of concern related to wind noise on some 2020-2022MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, and possible repairs to alleviate the noise once the source of noise has been identified. These concerns

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2021-06-21 100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM OBD CODE DISPLAY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA474) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2019MY Stinger (CK) vehicles eq

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2021-06-21 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM OBD CODE DISPLAY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA474) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2019MY Stinger (CK) vehicles eq

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2021-06-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 – 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 Pitstop contai

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2021-04-28 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – 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. T

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2021-04-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – 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 bulletin pr

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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

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2021-03-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W & DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 – This Pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units.

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2021-03-11 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – 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 bulletin p

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2021-02-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar

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2021-02-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT CAMERA OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA449) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi

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2020-11-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT CAMERA OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA449) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) on some Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from December

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2020-11-30 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT CAMERA OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA449) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software of the Front Camera (FR_CMR) on some Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from December

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2020-10-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e

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2020-09-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.

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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.

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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.

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2020-07-27 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE – This bulletin provides information on setting the “Service Interval Reminder” feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i

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2020-07-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE

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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

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2020-01-17 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20) – This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of cer

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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

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2019-11-15 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1806_R1) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection S

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2019-11-15 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1806_R1) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection S

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2019-11-08 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1806) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection Syst

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2019-11-08 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1806) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection Syst

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2019-11-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Q AND A: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1806): This document is the Question and Answer sheet containing frequently asked questions regarding this particular campaign, PI1806.

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2019-11-06 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Q AND A: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1806): This document is the Question and Answer sheet containing frequently asked questions regarding this particular campaign, PI1806.

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2019-11-08 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

OWNER LETTER: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1806_OWNR): This document is the notification letter to 2020 MY Sportage owners advising of the Product Improvement Campaign on some 2020 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direc

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2019-11-08 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

OWNER LETTER: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1806_OWNR): This document is the notification letter to 2020 MY Sportage owners advising of the Product Improvement Campaign on some 2020 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direc

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2019-11-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1806): This document is the Service Manager Notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on some 2020 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter

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2019-11-06 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1806): This document is the Service Manager Notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on some 2020 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter

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2019-11-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1806_DP): This document is notification to the dealer principal advising of the Product Improvement Campaign on some 2020 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter Gasoline Direc

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2019-11-06 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1806_DP): This document is notification to the dealer principal advising of the Product Improvement Campaign on some 2020 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter Gasoline Direc

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2020-03-18 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – Rev2 – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1806) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update t

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2019-06-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: LANE KEEP ASSIST -¿¿ LOOSE CONNECTION – This publication provides information regarding a loose connection at the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) multi-function camera on some 2020MYSportage (QL) vehicles, equipped with LKA. The vehicle m

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2019-06-20 274200 LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

PITSTOP: LANE KEEP ASSIST -¿¿ LOOSE CONNECTION – This publication provides information regarding a loose connection at the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) multi-function camera on some 2020MYSportage (QL) vehicles, equipped with LKA. The vehicle m

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