2013 KIA FORTE Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 16V312000 on 05/16/2016
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:retractor
- Manufactured:
- 09/09/2012 - 10/30/2012
- Affected:
- 5,245
- Defect:
- Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 forte vehicles manufactured september 10, 2012, to october 31, 2012. the screws that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened, and as a result, the seatbelt retractor retaining plates may break in a crash.
- Consequence:
- If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace both front seatbelt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. the recall began july 1, 2016. kia's number for this recall is sc132.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V773000 on 12/04/2017
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Manufactured:
- 05/01/2012 - 02/27/2014
- Affected:
- 134,366
- Defect:
- Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 forte and forte koup vehicles. the brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. this will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. it can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
- Consequence:
- If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 30, 2018. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc158.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V363000 on 06/04/2018
- Component:
- Air bags: air bag control module
- Manufactured:
- 02/23/2009 - 08/30/2012
- Affected:
- 507,587
- Defect:
- Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
- Consequence:
- If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
- Correction:
- Kia will notify owners. for model year 2011 sedona vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to verify the acu part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the acu connector and the vehicle harness connector. for all other affected vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. the recall began september 28, 2018. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc165.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2013 KIA FORTE TSBs (44)
- Bulletin:
- 040
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS232
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS267
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 124
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS274
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE-077-R1
- Component:
- 284000 back over prevention: camera system
- Summary:
- Tsb: rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some kia vehicles (see table on pg. 6 for specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequat
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE-082-R2
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: base audio system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system and base audio system software of some 2013my soul (am), optima (tf/qf), sorento (xma) and forte (td) vehicles, to improve bluetooth®
- Bulletin:
- TSBSST041
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE091
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA049R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA074
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement - this bulletin is issued to provide information about the replacement of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor of some vehicles which might experience a 'knock' noise originating from the mdps, whe
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA051R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ' multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
- Bulletin:
- PS400
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the 'smart pedal' is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation of accelerator and brake pedals. when engaged, the feature redu
- Bulletin:
- PS223
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: forte lock confirmation inop with remote start accessory - some remote start equipped forte's may not indicate that the doors have been locked. the customer may state that the vehicle will not flash the hazard lights or sound the h
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA049
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PS274
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Pitstop: acu variant coding after parts supersession - kma has received reports of some 2011~13my optima and 2010~13my forte vehicles not accepting the variant code listed on kgis, following replacement of the air bag control module. in som
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD095
- Component:
- 130000 visibility/wiper (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PS267
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: thermostat re-installation procedure - repeat repair (dtc p0128) - when diagnosing a forte returning with a repeat dtc p0128 after replacement of the thermostat, remove the thermostat housing to verify if the thermostat was instal
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA074R1
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb rev1: mdps flexible coupling replacement - this bulletin is issued to provide information about the replacement of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor of some vehicles which might experience a 'knock' noise originating from the mdps
- Bulletin:
- PS266R1
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PS232
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Pitstop: 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 familiar with the model tips out
- Bulletin:
- PS365R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update - this article provides information related to possible bluetooth concerns when using an iphone® with ios 8.x (ios 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, etc.) while paired to a he
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA051R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ' multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CHA044
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the mdps when tur
- Bulletin:
- TSB-TRA051
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CHA044R1
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the mdps when tur
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CHA044R2
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb: mdps flexible coupling replacement - rev 2 - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the mdps
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- TSB-TRA055
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: inhibitor switch diagnosis information - this bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the inhibitor switch.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PS469
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SC141OWNERTD
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Service campaign: owner letter - advises owners of certain 2011-2013 my forte and forte koup vehicles currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used of a service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion materi
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC141R1
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PS493
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC141
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SC141DP
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SC141DPSM
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SC141QA
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc141 ? underbody ? additional anti-corrosion treatment
- Bulletin:
- PS474
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE091R1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE091R3
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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.
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