2015 KIA FORTE TSBs (69)
- Bulletin:
- PS354
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: my forte 2014-2015 some models may experience a hard or no start while stationary. *lj
- Bulletin:
- PS-417
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: crankshaft position sensor (ckp) variation has not learned causing misfire of engine and malfunction indicator light (mil) to come in dash. model all. no years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PS-449
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Pitstop: frameless window short drop feature inoperative - some forte koup (yd) vehicles, produced before october 1, 2014, may experience difficulty when opening/closing the doors in freezing temperatures, due to the operation of the short
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE-100R2
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to address
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CHA-065-R1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Combined tsb/service action: mil on with dtc c1212 - logic improvement (sa216) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some 2014~2015my forte (yd), produced from december 7, 2013 to april 16, 2015, and so
- 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:
- 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:
- TSBGEN078
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder program - all models excluding k900 and soul ev -kia motors america, inc. is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder progra
- Bulletin:
- PS428
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Simplified uvo e-services activation procedure - this article outlines the simplified activation procedure for vehicles equipped with uvo e-services. (excluding 2016 k900 and soul ev)
- Bulletin:
- TSBGEN076
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: proper oil grade / viscosity selection for turbo equipped vehicles - this bulletin provides information related to the proper engine oil grade / viscosity to be used when servicing vehicles equipped with a turbocharger. in addition to
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA065R3
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: combined tsb /service action: mil on with dtc c1212 logic improvement (sa216) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some 2014~2015my forte (yd), produced from december 7, 2013 to april 16, 2015, an
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE085R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: uvo software upgrade - media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and sorento (xma) vehicles, which
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE100R3
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl) 2015~2016my sedo
- 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:
- TSBENG157
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: engine vibration at idle - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the alternator pulley. some 2014-16my forte (yd) vehicles with 1.8l and 2.0l nu engines may experience an unusual engine vibration at idle that is sometimes mor
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD132
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- Tsb: water leak/condensation in rear combination tail lamp(s) - on some 2014~2015my forte (yd) vehicles, customers may complain about water droplets forming inside the rear tail lamp lenses following a rainstorm or after washing their vehic
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE090
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: 'c' state error message on version 8.5 map update - this bulletin describes an sd card replacement procedure for customers that have a specific error displayed on the navigation head unit (shown below) after purchasing and installing a
- Bulletin:
- TSBENG147
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc1501) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting 'in use performance tracking' emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in
- 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:
- 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:
- TSBELE078
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: uvo head unit replacement (sa184) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the uvo head unit on some of 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl) sedona (yp) and forte (yd) vehicles, which may exhibit a condition in whic
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE084
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: uvo system upgrade (sa193) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014my forte (yd) vehicles, produced from june 1, 2013 through december 31, 2013, as part of a kia /j.d. power pilot
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE085
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: uvo software upgrade ' media button inoperative - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system of some 2014~2015my sportage (sl), forte (yd), optima (tf/qf), optima hybrid (tf hev) and sorento (xma) vehicles, which
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA058
- Component:
- 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Summary:
- Tsb: tpms sensor replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the tpms sensors on some 2014~2015my forte (yd) vehicles, produced from february 18, 2013 through march 31, 2015, which may exhibit a tpms light illuminated in t
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- PS336R1
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Pitstop: clicking noise from front suspension - some 2014-2016my forte (yd) vehicles may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front suspension when carrying a full load of passengers and turning the wheel in either direction at low speeds
- Bulletin:
- TSB BOD132
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- On some 2014-2015 my forte vehicles, customers may complain about water droplets forming inside the rear tail lamp lenses following a rainstorm or after washing their vehicle. these water droplets are more visible at night and the quantity
- 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:
- 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:
- 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-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-CLI024
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Tsb: testing a/c compressor function using gds - this bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test a/c compressor function using the gds.
- 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-BOD160
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Tsb: combined tsb / service action: rear door window motor replacement (sa260) - this bulletin describes the procedure to replace both rear door power window motors on some 2014-15my forte (yd) vehicles, produced from february 1, 2013 throu
- 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-GEN057
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Tsb: general information and diagnosis for smart key fob systems and start/stop buttons - this bulletin provides information related to the smart key systems on vehicles equipped with a/t (automatic transaxle) and start/stop buttons (ssb).
- 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:
- PS354
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Pitstop: no start or hard to start concerns - some 2014~2015my forte koup / 5 dr equipped with a 1.6l gdi turbo and produced before july 14, 2014, may experience a hard to start concern or idle rpm fluctuations while stationary. if you enco
- 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-ELE128R1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: audio software upgrade (sa276) - this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the audio software on some 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), and sorento (xma) vehicles to incorporate bluetoo
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE129R1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: uvo software upgrade (sa277) - this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the uvo software on some 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), and sorento (xma) vehicles to incorporate bluetooth
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE100R4
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014-2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl), 2015-2016my sedona (yp), and 2014-2015(my) optima (q
- 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:
- 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:
- TSBENG157R1
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Tsb - combination tsb/service action: engine vibration at idle (sa312) - revised - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the alternator pulley on some 2014-2016my forte (yd) vehicles with 1.8l and 2.0l nu engines, produced from fe
- 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:
- VERCSC150DP
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc150 - notice to dealer principals - notice to dealer principals of the voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain 2014-2016 my kia forte sulev vehicles equipped with the 1.8l engine and designed to meet california emissions standards,
- Bulletin:
- VERCSC150DSM
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc150 - notice to dealer service managers - notice to dealer service managers of a voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain 2014-2016 my kia forte sulev vehicles equipped with the 1.8l engine and designed to meet california emissions
- Bulletin:
- PS537
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Pitstop - instantaneous fuel mileage not present on instrument cluster display - this pitstop provides information regarding the instantaneous fuel mileage not displayed in the fuel economy menu of the trip computer in type a instrument clu
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA081
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Tsb - steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some 2014-2017my forte (yd), produced from february 18, 2013 through november 15, 2016,
- Bulletin:
- VERCSC150LABEL
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Sc150 - emissions label - to affix under the hood of the vehicle once the campaign has been completed.
- Bulletin:
- VERCSC150OWNER
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc150 - owner letter - notice to vehicle owners advising them of the voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain 2014-2016 my kia forte sulev vehicles equipped with the 1.8l engine and designed to meet california emissions standards, to
- Bulletin:
- VERCSC150POC
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Sc150 -proof of correction card - dealers to give customers in california and the s.177 states proof of correction cards showing that the recall has been completed.
- Bulletin:
- VERCSC150QA
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sc150 - qa - list of campaign questions and answers
- Bulletin:
- VERCSC150TSB_R1
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sc150 - technical service bulletin (tsb) - this publication gives the dealers the instructions on how to do the repair.
- 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:
- PS476_R1
- Component:
- 072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Summary:
- Pitstop - intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration - restricted fuel line - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon accele
- 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:
- TSBELE128_R2
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Tsb - audio software upgrade - this bulletin has been revised and is no longer a service action. this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the audio software on some 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), and so
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE129_R2
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Tsb - uvo software upgrade - this bulletin has been revised and is no longer a service action. this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the uvo software on some 2015my soul (ps), sportage (sl), optima (tf, qf), forte (yd), and soren
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE145
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Tsb - head unit mismatch with microphone - this bulletin provides information regarding correct 3.3 volt and 8 volt microphone (mic) matching with head unit part numbers on some 2014-2015my vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE145_R1
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Tsb - head unit mismatch with microphone - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information regarding correct 3.3 volt and 8 volt microphone (mic) matching with head unit part numbers on
- Bulletin:
- TSBFUE038
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Tsb - canister close valve inspection and air drain case replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the air drain case on some 2014-18my soul (ps), produced from july 21, 2013 through june 1, 201
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