2013 KIA SOUL Recall

Campaign:
14V822000 on 12/28/2014
Component:
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Manufactured:
01/07/2009 - 10/01/2013
Affected:
95,314
Defect:
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 kia soul vehicles manufactured january 8, 2009, to october 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. a headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
Consequence:
A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin february 2, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc112.
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 SOUL TSBs (65)

Bulletin:
TSB-118-2
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Kia: new information provided regarding the electronic control module (ecm) software upgrade for vehicles experiencing the illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp within the electronic control module (ecm) system which should be rep
Bulletin:
TSB-146 REV 1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Kia: electronic control module (ecm) software has been upgraded for certain vehicles experiencing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) that illuminates and ecm needs reprogramming with latest gds download. model 2012-14 rio, 2012-14 soul.
Bulletin:
SC-122
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Kia: an additional application of anti-corrosion protection will be applied on some vehicles underbody components to help prevent corrosion. model 2004-09 spectra, 2006-10 optima, 2006-11 rio 2007-10 rondo and 2010-13 soul. *pe
Bulletin:
SB 0000155777
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS225
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS227
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS258
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS259
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
049
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
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:
049
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-081-R2
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2013my soul (am), sorento (xm), optima (tf/qf), rio (ub) and sportage (sl) vehicles to improve bluetooth connectivity.
Bulletin:
TSB-ELE-080-R2
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: avn system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2013my optima (tf/qf) and some 2013my soul (am) vehicles, to improve bluetooth® connectivity.
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:
TSBBOD123
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Service action: interior door handle(s) inspection and/or replacement (sa205) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the interior door handle(s) of some 2013my soul (am) vehicles, produced from august 1, 2012 throu
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:
OWNERSC122SOUL
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Owner notification letter (sc122) - dear kia soul owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2010-2013 my soul vehicles that were originally s
Bulletin:
TSBELE089
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
Bulletin:
TSBENG146R1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: ecm upgrade ' rio, soul mil on with dtc(s) p0456/p0461/p050a/p2188/p2192/p0128/p0326/p0441 - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2012~2014my rio (ub), some 2012~2013 soul (am) and some 2014my
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:
TSBELE080
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: service action: avn system upgrade (sa189) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2013my optima (tf/qf) and some 2013my soul (am) vehicles, to improve bluetooth® connectivity. kia is
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:
TSBELE038
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: information for dealer uvo upgrade / retail customer - this bulletin provides the retail customer's procedure for upgrading the kia uvo (your voice) system. kia uvo owners have the option to download available upgrades directly from th
Bulletin:
PS258
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: instrument cluster illumination adjustment: this bulletin provides instructions to adjust the instrument cluster illumination.
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:
PS225
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Pitstop: auto door lock operation - on all 2012 and 2013 soul vehicles, the auto door lock feature functions in the following manner.
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:
TSBCLI021R1
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: service action: manual hvac control unit logic improvement (sa148) - this bulletin provides information related to a controller software upgrade for 2012-13my soul (am) vehicles, produced from july 11, 2011 to june 22, 2012, and equipp
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:
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:
TSBELE049R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: service action: uvo software upgrade (sa140a). this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the 2013my soul uvo system. kia is requesting the completion of this service action on all affected 2013my soul vehicles prior to deliver
Bulletin:
PS227
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Pitstop: 2013 kia soul customer tips: in an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in their recently purchased 2013 kia vehicle, kia motors america would like all dealership service personnel to be fam
Bulletin:
TSBENG146
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: ecm upgrade ' rio, soul mil on with dtc(s) p0456/p0461/p050a/p2188/p2192/p0128/p0326/p0441 - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2012~2013my rio (ub) and some 2012~2013 soul (am) vehicles whi
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:
PS387
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to possible compatibility issues between navigation head units and sd cards when replacing head units for multimedia issues. if after repl
Bulletin:
TSBELE089
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
Bulletin:
TSBENG146R1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: ecm upgrade ' rio, soul mil on with dtc(s) p0456/p0461/p050a/p2188/p2192/p0128/p0326/p0441 - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2012~2014my rio (ub), some 2012~2013 soul (am) and some 2014my
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-SST033
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Tsb: special service tool for hood release lever removal - this bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new special service tool (sst) (a) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (b) from being damaged
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:
PS315
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Pit stop: gdi injector spray tip deposits - a design feature of vehicles equipped with a gasoline direct injection (gdi) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. therefore, it is complet
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-ENG118R2
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: combined tsb/service action ? rio, soul 1.6 gdi mil on with dtcs p0456/p0461/p050a/p2188/p2192/p0128 (sa152) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2012-2013my rio (ub) and some 2012-2013 soul
Bulletin:
PS296
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Pit stop: ocv damage when installing engine cover - when re-installing the engine cover on vehicles equipped with a 1.6l gdi engine, make sure not to apply any downward pressure in the area around the oil control valve (ocv) to prevent caus
Bulletin:
PS339
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Pitstop: remote start system diagnostic hotline - when diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable hotlin
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:
TSB-ENG164R1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: service action: ecu upgrade - dtc p0441 logic improvement (sa280) - this bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-2016 soul (ps), and 2012-2013my soul (
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-ENG164
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Combination tsb / service action: ecu upgrade ? dtc p0441 logic improvement (sa280) - this bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-2016 soul (ps), and 2012-
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.
Bulletin:
TSBENG164_R2
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb - ecu upgrade ? dtc p0441 logic improvement - this bulletin has been revised and is no longer a service action. bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-

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