2021 KIA K5

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

7 Recalls for 2021 KIA K5

Recall Date Component Summary
2023-07-03 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC263.

2022-11-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle’s “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC250.

1970-01-01 LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC213.

2021-08-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC214.

2021-06-14 LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | STEERING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC213.

2021-07-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC214.

2021-03-11 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

Remedy:

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC207.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2021 KIA K5

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Date Component  
2023-02-23 other

89 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 KIA K5

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Date Component  
2021-01-21 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11389188
2021-03-05 AIR BAGS,SEATS
ODI Number: 11399278
2021-03-29 STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11405416
2021-05-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11416535
2021-05-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11417817
2021-07-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11423530
2021-07-10 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11424226
2021-08-26 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11430639
2021-09-14 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11432865
2021-11-18 LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11440906
2022-01-28 LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11449212
2022-01-31 STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11449631
2022-02-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11452892
2022-04-23 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11461900
2022-04-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11462020
2022-04-26 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11462269
2022-04-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11462680
2022-04-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11462727
2022-05-24 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11465859
2022-07-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11472594
2022-07-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11475762
2022-08-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11478854
2022-08-11 SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11478852
2022-08-11 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11478851
2022-08-11 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11478849
2022-10-12 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11488886
2022-10-12 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11488885
2022-10-24 STEERING
ODI Number: 11490627
2022-12-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11497432
2023-01-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11504460
2023-02-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11508811
2023-03-07 STEERING,POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11510534
2023-04-03 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11515090
2023-04-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11518050
2023-05-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11519981
2023-05-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11519979
2023-05-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11521419
2023-08-20 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11539634
2023-09-04 POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11542529
2023-10-19 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11550888
2023-10-31 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11552873
2023-11-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11557151
2023-11-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11557424
2023-12-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11560382
2024-01-19 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11566486
2024-02-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11569669
2024-04-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11580784
2024-05-01 STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11586351
2024-05-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11586624
2024-05-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11588565
2024-05-31 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11591680
2024-06-03 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11592111
2024-06-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11593258
2024-06-12 SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11594072
2024-06-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11594283
2024-06-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11597194
2024-07-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11597863
2024-07-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11598807
2024-07-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11601796
2024-07-17 STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11602951
2024-07-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11603219
2024-07-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11603398
2024-07-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11603609
2024-07-24 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11604396
2024-07-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11605758
2024-08-09 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11607441
2024-09-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11612123
2024-09-22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11615871
2024-09-29 POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11617124
2024-10-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11619983
2024-10-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11621485
2024-12-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11629110
2024-12-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11629536
2024-12-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11630045
2024-12-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11631865
2024-12-30 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11633097
2025-01-23 SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11638110
2025-02-11 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11642040
2025-03-22 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11649917
2025-03-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11650792
2021-03-29 ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11405416
2021-03-20 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11404009
2021-03-05 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 11399278
2021-02-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11394262
2021-01-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11389777
2021-01-21 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11389188
2020-12-28 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11385251
2020-11-11 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11374198
2020-11-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11374783
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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

84 Service Alerts for 2021 KIA K5

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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2025-03-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of t

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2024-12-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0V/AVN5W SOFTWARE UPDATE – 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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2024-12-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE DEALER MODE FACTORY RESET – This bulletin provides the procedure to perform the ‘Dealer Mode Factory Reset’ on multiple 2020-2021MY vehicles (listed on page 5) equipped with AVN 5.0 Wide head units.

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2022-01-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH – 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 provides informa

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2022-04-26 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN:1.6L T-GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P00B7 ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT & A/C TORQUE DEMAND – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 (DL3a

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2022-04-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN:1.6L T-GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P00B7 ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT & A/C TORQUE DEMAND – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 (DL3a

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2022-04-26 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN:1.6L T-GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P00B7 ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT & A/C TORQUE DEMAND – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 (DL3a

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2022-01-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH – 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 provides informa

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2022-01-19 100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8 SPEED WET DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (WDCT) JUDDER EVALUATION – This bulletin provides information to inspect for judder in the 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) and possibly replace the Dual Clutch Ass

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2022-01-19 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8 SPEED WET DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (WDCT) JUDDER EVALUATION – This bulletin provides information to inspect for judder in the 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) and possibly replace the Dual Clutch Ass

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2022-01-19 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8 SPEED WET DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (WDCT) JUDDER EVALUATION – This bulletin provides information to inspect for judder in the 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) and possibly replace the Dual Clutch Ass

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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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2021-12-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER – Attention Dealership Service Managers, Service and Lube Techs, pay particular attention to this information. This Pitstop provides information regarding

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2021-01-08 160000 STRUCTURE

PITSTOP: FUEL DOOR STUCK CLOSED – ACTUATOR REMOVAL – This Pitstop provides information to show an alternative way to access and remove the fuel door actuator on 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles, to help minimize breaking of the fuel door lid when

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2021-10-06 010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibi

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2021-10-01 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PITSTOP: APPEARANCE OF WATER LEAK AND/OR CONDENSATION IN REAR CENTER COMBINATION LAMP – This Pitstop provides clarification on what appears to be a water leak and/or condensation in the rear center combination lamp assembly on some 2021MY~

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2021-10-01 160000 STRUCTURE

PITSTOP: APPEARANCE OF WATER LEAK AND/OR CONDENSATION IN REAR CENTER COMBINATION LAMP – This Pitstop provides clarification on what appears to be a water leak and/or condensation in the rear center combination lamp assembly on some 2021MY~

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2021-02-24 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUNVISOR CLIP CONFIRMATION (SA441) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in

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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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2021-08-03 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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2021-08-13 010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri

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2021-08-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri

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2021-08-13 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri

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2021-06-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH MEMORY AND VOICE RECOGNITION CONCERN WITH AVN 5.0/W – This Pitstop provides information for resolving a memory concern with the AVN 5.0 Wide head unit while downloading the contact list from a paired phone. The concern al

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2021-06-09 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: PANORAMA SUNROOF INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA481) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, repair a left front bolt of the Panorama Sunroof tracking system on some 2021MY K

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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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2021-06-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HEADLAMP SOFT CONNECTION INSPECTION – This bulletin provides information to inspect and ensure proper internal connections of the headlamp on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from March 27, 2020 through Ap

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2021-06-03 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HEADLAMP SOFT CONNECTION INSPECTION – This bulletin provides information to inspect and ensure proper internal connections of the headlamp on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from March 27, 2020 through Ap

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2021-06-04 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: CONSOLE SQUEAK NOISE INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA436) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a bl

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2021-04-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 VALUE SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS CARPLAY IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in 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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2021-03-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER / CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH – 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 provides information rega

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2021-03-23 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: CONSOLE SQUEAK NOISE INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA436) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a bl

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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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2021-03-12 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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2021-02-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) – 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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2021-02-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS CARPLAY ISSUE (SA460) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are

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2021-02-24 130000 VISIBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUNVISOR CLIP CONFIRMATION (SA441) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in

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2020-11-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

PITSTOP: VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF SYSTEM – 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. Some 2021MY Seltos (SP2), K5 (DL3A) and Soren

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2020-10-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB – DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) – 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 bulleti

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2021-01-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS CARPLAY ISSUE (SA460) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the head unit software on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a), Sorento (MQ4a), and Sorento

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2021-01-08 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

PITSTOP: FUEL DOOR STUCK CLOSED – ACTUATOR REMOVAL – This Pitstop provides information to show an alternative way to access and remove the fuel door actuator on 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles, to help minimize breaking of the fuel door lid when

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2020-11-20 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP: VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF SYSTEM – 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. Some 2021MY Seltos (SP2), K5 (DL3A) and Soren

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2020-09-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated

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2020-09-03 130000 VISIBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated

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2020-09-03 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated

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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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2020-09-02 220000 SEATS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT PASSENGER VENTILATED SEAT HARNESS INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA434) – This bulletin provides information regarding the front passenger seat harness on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produc

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2020-09-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT PASSENGER VENTILATED SEAT HARNESS INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA434) – This bulletin provides information regarding the front passenger seat harness on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produc

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2020-09-15 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: CONSOLE SQUEAK NOISE INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA436) – This bulletin provides information regarding a potential squeak noise between the Heating Ventilation Air Condition (HVAC) controller and the f

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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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2020-07-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/ REAR DOOR LOGIC – This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on 2021MY K5 (DL3a) and Seltos (SP2) models. This system is designed to help preve

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2020-07-23 220000 SEATS

PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/ REAR DOOR LOGIC – This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on 2021MY K5 (DL3a) and Seltos (SP2) models. This system is designed to help preve

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2020-07-02 200000 WHEELS

PITSTOP: K5 ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS – This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2021MY~ K5 (DL3A) vehicles. In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specificat

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2020-07-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY – The new 2021 Kia K5 (DL3A) will have wireless Apple CarPlay capability. This feature will be available on the UVO Link Audio Unit (Display Audio 2.0 Value) and will not be available on the UVO Link with Nav

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2020-07-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO – The new 2021 Kia K5 (DL3A) will have wireless Android capability. This feature will be available on the UVO Link Audio Unit (Display Audio 2.0 Value) and will not be available on the UVO Link with Navigation

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2020-07-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF SYSTEM – Some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) and K5 (DL3A) models are equipped with a new Auto-Shut Off feature, which automatically shuts off the engine after a set time period. This feature will help reduce fuel consum

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2020-10-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: DOOR SPEAKER DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE – 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 provides diagnostic information t

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2020-10-20 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

PITSTOP: DOOR SPEAKER DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE – 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 provides diagnostic information t

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2020-10-20 357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

PITSTOP: DOOR SPEAKER DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE – 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 provides diagnostic information t

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2020-10-06 130000 VISIBILITY

PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS – 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. When servicing windshield wi

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2020-10-06 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS – 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. When servicing windshield wi

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2020-08-12 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by

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2020-08-12 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by

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2020-08-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by

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2020-08-12 138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by

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2020-08-03 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed in the table below

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2020-08-03 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed in the table below

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2020-08-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed in the table below

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2020-08-03 138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: HOOD RELEASE CABLE, INTERCOOLER CLAMP AND WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING (SA431) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, repair the three (3) items listed in the table below

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2020-08-18 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE ROUTING INSPECTION AND/OR ADJUSTMENT (SA432) – This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, adjust the low pressure fuel line routing on some 2021MY K5 (D

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2020-08-18 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE ROUTING INSPECTION AND/OR ADJUSTMENT (SA432) – This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary, adjust the low pressure fuel line routing on some 2021MY K5 (D

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2020-08-19 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5-WIDE NAVIGATION MAP PACKAGE SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA433) – This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary update the navigation software on some 2021 K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced fr

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2020-08-19 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5-WIDE NAVIGATION MAP PACKAGE SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA433) – This bulletin provides information to inspect and if necessary update the navigation software on some 2021 K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced fr

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2020-10-02 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE AND SUNVISOR CLIP CONFIRMATION (SA441) – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and adjust the clearance between the A/C discharge hose and the A/C compressor pulley, i

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2020-10-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MULTIFUNCTION CAMERA (MFC) REPLACEMENT (SA442) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the multifunction camera (MFC) on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced between September 1, 2020

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2020-10-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MULTIFUNCTION CAMERA (MFC) REPLACEMENT (SA442) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the multifunction camera (MFC) on some 2021MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced between September 1, 2020

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