2019 Kia Forte Technical Service Bulletins

102 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 Kia Forte. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10200551Aug 24, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - 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.
• 10200550Aug 24, 2021Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure, Equipment, Electrical system…. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on the inspection and replacement of the front camera on some vehicles.
• 10200525Aug 3, 2021Forward collision avoidance, 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 the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)/Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system.
• 10197953Jun 15, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. SC199 - Owner Letter - Forte: Second notification to Forte vehicle owners advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte vehicles.
• 10191059Apr 28, 2021Forward collision avoidance. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on the inspection and replacement of the front camera on some vehicles listed below. Due to an internal control chip concern inside the camera…
• 10190552Apr 23, 2021Fuel system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) MODIFICATION - This bulletin provides information on the modification of the fuel tank Inlet Check Valve (ICV) on some 2019-2021MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from July 9, 2018 through December 2, 2020, which may exhibit fuel spit-back from the Fuel Filler Neck, after the tank has been filled up, and the nozzle clicks off.
• 10190178Apr 8, 2021Electrical 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 provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
• 10189545Mar 25, 2021Steering. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Steering…
• 10189542Mar 23, 2021Electrical 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 regarding a new interface related to the electronic Dealer / Customer Mode Switch setting on multiple models.
• 10189270Mar 11, 2021Electrical 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 provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
• 10186449Jan 26, 2021Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: NU 2.0L MPI SULEV LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA462) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with NU 2.0L MPI Atkinson SULEV engines, produced from July 3, 2018 through July 16, 2019, for the fuel system readiness software logic in order to increase diagnosis ratios. Vehicles will…
• 10185033Dec 16, 2020Equipment, Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the table below, equipped with the 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which might exhibit clutch judder when accelerating from a stop.
• 10185018Dec 3, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. SC199 - Owner Letter - Forte: Notification to Forte vehicle owners advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte vehicles.
• 10184997Dec 3, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. TSB_ELE200_CLOSED: Technical Service Bulletin superseded by SC199_TSB
• 10185023Dec 2, 2020Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SC199_TSB: VOLUNTARY EMMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - (This bulletin was previously referred as 'SA424' or 'ELE 200'.) This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles listed in the chart below.
• 10185022Dec 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. SC199_STCKR - Completion Sticker
• 10185021Dec 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. SC199_POC - Proof of Completion Card
• 10185017Dec 2, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SC199 - Questions and Answers: Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
• 10185016Dec 2, 2020Equipment, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. SC199 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Notice: Notification to Dealer Parts and Service Managers advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
• 10185015Dec 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. SC199 - Dealer Principal Notice: Notification to Dealer Principals advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
• 10183333Nov 25, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system, Steering. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
• 10183332Nov 4, 2020Electrical system, Steering, Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
• 10182529Oct 7, 2020Electrical system. PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside environment conditions (such as sunlight glare, heavy rain, sunlight, snow, fog and/or substance/debris) causing a temporary concern. This stops operation causing Warning Lamp ON…
• 10181986Oct 6, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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 wipers on the below listed vehicles, including during PDI, ensure to raise the wiper arms to a vertical position to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood.
• 10180656Sep 24, 2020Electrical 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.
• 10179255Aug 25, 2020Equipment, Brakes. 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.
• 10179236Aug 14, 2020Engine, Equipment, Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NU 2.0L MPI MIL ON DTC P010100 AND/OR P010600 AND/OR P006800 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) software and clean the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) on some 2019-2020MY Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with NU 2.0L MPI Atkinson engine, which may exhibit a MIL with DTC P0101, and/or P0106 and/or P0068.
• 10179231Aug 14, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - 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 provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission…
• 10177751Jul 27, 2020Engine 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 informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
• 10177747Jul 23, 2020Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below.
• 10176920Jun 29, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below.
• 10176919Jun 9, 2020Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below.
• 10174520Apr 24, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific…
• 10174519Apr 15, 2020Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: GAMMA 1.6L-T GDI ULEV MIL ON DTC P0128 AND/OR DTC P0300~304 JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA419) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019-2020 Forte GT (BDm) vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L-T GDI ULEV engines, produced from February 15, 2019 through March 11, 2020, which may exhibit check engine lamp with…
• 10174694Apr 9, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - PARTIAL REPAIR; COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding A/C Compressor Field Coil Assembly inspection and replacement on some 2017-2020 Forte (YDm, BDm) vehicles. Follow the diagnostic procedures in this bulletin to isolate air conditioning compressor faults such as open field coil circuit. Kia has made the Field…
• 10168850Nov 26, 2019Equipment, Steering, Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power…
• 10167299Oct 16, 2019Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBENG181_R1: SERVICE ACTION: IGNITION COIL OR COIL RFI SPRING REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND/OR P0304 (SA321) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all four (4) ignition coils or replace all four (4) coil radio frequency interference (RFI) springs on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 through September 7, 2017…
• 10167301Oct 15, 2019Steering. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor…
• 10165586Sep 23, 2019Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. PITSTOP: DISTINGUISHING ADAS SYSTEM COMPONENTS - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) on 2019-2020MY Forte vehicles, which come with Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) as standard equipment and include a forward facing camera located on the windshield. Some models equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC) will also have a front radar located behind the front bumper.
• 10164377Aug 1, 2019Electrical system. TSBELE183_R1: SERVICE ACTION: IBU SMART TRUNK LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA390) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU-BCM) on some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, produced from July 16, 2018 through June 3, 2019, which may exhibit improper function of the smart trunk operation and/or a parasitic…
• 10163450Jul 10, 2019Electrical system. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: IBU SMART TRUNK LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA390) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU-BCM) on some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, produced from July 16, 2018 through June 3, 2019, which may exhibit improper function of the smart trunk operation and/or a parasitic battery draw.
• 10162043Jun 20, 2019Electrical system. PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
• 10160763May 31, 2019Engine cooling. TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
• 10160766May 24, 2019Engine cooling. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.
• 10159247Apr 5, 2019Engine cooling. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P030X, P219X (SA378) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, equipped with a NU 2.0MPI Atkinson engine and produced from July 9, 2018 through March 11, 2019, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P030X and/or P219X.
• 10154662Feb 28, 2019Brakes. PITSTOP: BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED - This Pitstop provides information regarding a possible brake warning lamp illumination on the instrument cluster on 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, produced on or prior to December 20, 2018.
• 10154689Feb 21, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
• 10151911Nov 29, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: INTELLIGENT VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (IVT) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA364) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) assembly in certain 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, produced from July 24, 2018 through August 7, 2018, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P073000 and P073100. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to…
• 10147430Oct 19, 2018Suspension. PITSTOP: FORTE (BDM) ? ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles. In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the PC database. Any warranty claims submitted with the improper alignment specifications may be subject to chargeback. A ?Before? and ?After?
• 10147325Oct 19, 2018Equipment, Engine. PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu engines for 2010-2019MY Soul (AM, PS), and * 1.8L & 2.0L Nu engines for 2010-2018MY Forte (TD, YD/YDm), 2019MY~ Forte (BDm). When replacing the cylinder heads on these engines…

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