2023 Kia K5 Technical Service Bulletins

68 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 Kia K5. 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.

• 10234602Apr 19, 2023Engine cooling. PITSTOP: COOLANT RESERVOIR OVERFLOW PORT - This Pitstop provides information regarding the presence of engine coolant residue found on the coolant reservoir of some 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles equipped with a 1.6L T-GDI engine. The coolant reservoir on these Kia models was designed with a coolant overflow port located in the rear of the reservoir.
• 10233316Mar 29, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. PITSTOP: PRECAUTIONS FOR WET 8-SPEED DCT: This Pitstop provides information related to the replacement of an 8-Speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) assembly on some 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles, where the High Flow Electric Oil Pump (HF EOP) protective connector cover may NOT be installed on the new/remanufactured WDCT assembly during production or remanufacturing.
• 10233315Mar 8, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. TSB_TRA101_CLSD: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - SA502 superseded by SA526, TSB CLOSED.
• 10232939Mar 8, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA526) - This bulletin supersedes SA502. This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2022-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5L T-GDI engine and 8-Speed DCT.
• 10230494Jan 4, 2023Brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Electronic stability control. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - 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 to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) and Telluride (ON) and…
• 10227840Dec 16, 2022Brakes, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Electronic stability…. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: HECU INSPECTION /REPLACEMENT (SC252A/B/C) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) on certain K5 (DL3a) and Telluride (ON) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced on the dates shown in Table below. The HECU in the subject vehicles may have been produced with a condition that can result…
• 10227844Dec 13, 2022Brakes, Electronic stability control, Forward collision avoidance, Electrical…. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit ("HECU") in certain 2022-2023 MY K5 vehicles.
• 10227843Dec 8, 2022Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system, Electronic stability control…. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC252).
• 10227842Dec 8, 2022Electrical system, Brakes, Electronic stability control, Forward collision…. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on the following vehicles: Certain 2022 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from December 8, 2021 through May 23, 2022. Certain 2022 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from November 29, 2021 through September 1…
• 10227841Dec 8, 2022Electronic stability control, Brakes, Electrical system, Forward collision…. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on the following vehicles: Certain 2022 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from December 8, 2021 through May 23, 2022. Certain 2022 MY Telluride vehicles manufactured from November 29, 2021 through September 1, 2022. Certain 2022-2023 MY K5…
• 10226555Nov 18, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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 in the chart starting on page 2.
• 10222116Sep 20, 2022Engine cooling. PITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER - 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. Attention Dealership Service Managers, Service and Lube Techs, pay particular attention to this information.
• 10219343Sep 2, 2022Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - 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 to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a)…
• 10218934Aug 29, 2022Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5L T-GDI engine and 8-Speed DCT. The affected vehicles may exhibit an abnormal shifting condition while driving, due to the…
• 10218676Aug 19, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED WDCT REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin provides information to clear the line pressure information stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) prior to replacement of the reman transmission assembly on some 2021MY~ Sorento (MQ4a) and K5 (DL3a) vehicles, equipped with Theta III 2.5 T-GDI engine which may set transmission DTC(s) or have an external/internal leak…
• 10217892Aug 16, 2022Electrical 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. The KDS is required to change the setting from "Workshop" to "Customer Mode."
• 10217891Aug 10, 2022Electrical system, Seats. PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - 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 the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on all 21MY~ models equipped with this feature. This system is designed to help prevent a rear passenger…
• 10214889Jun 27, 2022Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - 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…

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