2018 Kia Niro Technical Service Bulletins

95 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Kia Niro. 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.

• 10165622Sep 12, 2019Electrical system. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ELECTRIC WATER PUMP INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA394) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and repair the Electric Water Pump(s) (EWP) on some 2018-2019MY Niro (DE) HEV, PHEV, and EV vehicles produced between November 24, 2018 through January 30, 2019, which may exhibit a MIL ON (DTC U1116 and/or U1118) due to a coolant leak from the EWP Can Case.
• 10165620Sep 12, 2019Body and structure. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TAILGATE STRIKER AND OVER-SLAM ENHANCEMENT (SA399) - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the tailgate striker and over-slam bumpers to improve the closing of the tailgate on some 2018MY Niro (DE, DE PHEV) vehicles produced between July 24, 2017 through January 16, 2018.
• 10164294Aug 28, 2019Brakes. TSBCHA098_R1: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a "€œHonking"€ (Hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
• 10164380Aug 26, 2019Fuel system. TSBFUE041: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: AIR FILTER KIT & NVLD REPLACEMENT (SA395) - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an evaporative leak test and replace the fuel tank air filter, and, if necessary, the natural vacuum leak detector (NVLD) on some Niro (DE HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through March 22, 2019, which may experience an evaporative leak concern with DTC P0456.
• 10164365Aug 14, 2019Electrical system. TSBCHA098: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR GUIDE FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - This bulletin provides the repair guide for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY Kia EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), which may exhibit a “Honking” (hissing) noise due to air remaining in the brake fluid system.
• 10164379Aug 5, 2019Electrical system. TSBELE185: SERVICE ACTION: DE HEV BMS DTC (P1B77) JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA393) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Body Control Module (BCM) on some Niro (DE HEV) vehicles, produced from July 9, 2018 through January 28, 2019, which may experience a BMS MIL ON DTC P1B77.
• 10163454Jul 11, 2019Engine cooling. TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - 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.
• 10159238Apr 24, 2019Engine cooling. PITSTOP: MIL ON WITH DTC U029F00 - Some 2017-2019MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles may have a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC U029F00 (Lost Communication with Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Control Module ) active. Prior to following the standard diagnostic steps for the DTC as outlined in KGIS, on vehicles built before October 2018, the NVLD signal wire needs to be checked for insulation…
• 10159245Apr 16, 2019Engine cooling. TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - 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.
• 10152915Jan 18, 2019Fuel system. TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. In these engines highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common fuel rail and injectors that deliver fuel directly into the combustion…
• 10152909Jan 18, 2019Electrical system. PITSTOP: P/HEV NO START ? SHIFT BEFORE READY - This Pitstop provides information regarding possible customer complaint of intermittent ?No-Start?.
• 10152899Dec 21, 2018Engine cooling. TSB -COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: COOLANT LEAK ? OBC INLET HOSE DETACHING (SA365) - This bulletin provides the procedure to install an onboard charger (OBC) quick disconnect spacer on some 2018-2019MY Niro (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from March 21, 2018 through August 22, 2018, which may experience the OBC coolant inlet hose detaching. If detached, the following Hybrid System/Refill Inverter Coolant…
• 10152900Dec 17, 2018Electrical system. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: UVO 3.0 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR BLACK SCREEN (SA366) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the UVO 3.0 (D-Audio) head unit on some 2018MY Stinger (CK) vehicles, produced from May 3, 2018 through June 5, 2018, and 2018-2019MY Niro Plug-in (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from June 4, 2018 through November 25, 2018, which may exhibit a black screen after confirming the safety…
• 10151897Nov 28, 2018Electrical system. PITSTOP: HYBRID HV BATTERY SOC GAUGE (PS581) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the State of Charge (SOC) gauge on all Kia Hybrid P/HEV) vehicles. Normal operation of the HEV SOC gauge is between 40-60%. This is to allow for regeneration and degeneration of the HEV battery.
• 10151899Nov 16, 2018Body and structure. TSB: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE COVER REPLACEMENT - This TSB has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all three (3) outside door handle covers (all except the front driver?s door) on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through July 5, 2018, which may exhibit separation of the outside door handle cover. To correct this concern…
• 10151901Nov 8, 2018Body and structure. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE COVER REPLACEMENT (SA361) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace three (3) outside door handle covers (right front, left rear, and right rear) on some 2017MY-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles, produced from December 14, 2016 through March 31, 2018, which may exhibit separation of the outside door handle cover.
• 10145152Sep 21, 2018Brakes. PITSTOP - INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATOR UNIT (IBAU) HONK NOISE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) and Optima Plug-in/Hybrid (P/HEV) vehicles, which may exhibit an intermittent ?squeaking? and/or ?honking? noise when applying the brakes rapidly. The ?Integrated Brake Actuator Unit? (IBAU) should NOT be replaced for this concern. An IBAU brake bleed should be performed.
• 10143404Jul 30, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure. PITSTOP - NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - This Pitstop provides information relating to the vehicles listed below with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no communication with the BSD system after collision repairs.
• 10143407Jul 16, 2018Suspension. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (SA338) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear lower control arms and/or damaged wheel(s) on some 2018MY Niro (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from September 26, 2017 through January 22, 2018, which may experience a noise from the rear lower control arm rubbing against the inner…
• 10143406Jul 16, 2018Electronic stability control, Brakes. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: BRAKE PEDAL FEEL LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA325/325A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Stability Control/Active Hydraulic Booster (ESC/AHB) on all 2017-2018MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through October 25, 2017, which is to improve brake pedal feedback and feel…
• 10143394Jun 26, 2018Electrical system. PITSTOP - BATTERY TESTING PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding how to properly test the 12V battery on 18MY Stinger (CK) and Niro (DE PHEV) using the GR8 or the Kia Smart Battery Tester.
• 10143262Jun 26, 2018Electrical system. PITSTOP - BATTERY TESTING PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding how to properly test the 12V battery on 18MY Stinger (CK) and Niro (DE PHEV) using the GR8 or the Kia Smart Battery Tester.
• 10143401Jun 25, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA350) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through May 25, 2018, which will improve PRA diagnosis.
• 10143269Jun 25, 2018Body and structure. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA350) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through May 25, 2018, which will improve PRA diagnosis.
• 10142240May 29, 2018Electronic stability control, Brakes. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: BRAKE PEDAL FEEL LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA325/325A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Stability Control/Active Hydraulic Booster (ESC/AHB) on all 2017-2018MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through October 25, 2017, which is to improve brake pedal feedback and feel…
• 10142243May 24, 2018Electrical system, Steering. TSB -SERVICE ACTION - FRONT WIRING HARNESS SECURING AND/OR REPAIR (SA343) - This bulletin provides information to secure and/or repair the front wire harness on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 through April 26, 2018, which may exhibit a dash warning light(s) ON while driving, due to interference or damage from the harness rubbing against the lower steering shaft universal…
• 10141384May 22, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.
• 10142241May 3, 2018Wheels, Suspension. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (SA338) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear lower control arms and/or damaged wheel(s) on some 2018MY Niro (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from September 26, 2017 through January 22, 2018, which may experience a noise from the rear lower control arm rubbing against the inner…
• 10136621Apr 26, 2018Electrical system. PITSTOP - ENGINE DTC P060500 ? ECU ROM ERROR - This article provides information regarding the possible illumination of the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on some 2017-2018MY Niro (DE PHEV and HEV) vehicles with a stored DTC: P060500 (Internal Control Module Read Only Memory / ROM Error).
• 10136618Apr 23, 2018Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). PITSTOP - CALIBRATING THE COMPASS IN THE ACCESSORY REAR VIEW MIRROR - This Pitstop provides information regarding the compass calibration procedure of the accessory rear view mirror after installation.
• 10136617Apr 23, 2018Brakes. PITSTOP - INTEGRATED BRAKE ACTUATION UNIT (IBAU) VARIANT CODING - On 2017-2018MY Niro (DE P/HEV) vehicles, variant coding must be performed for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (IBAU) after replacement of the IBAU. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to perform the variant coding.
• 10136498Apr 23, 2018Wheels. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (SA338) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear lower control arms and/or damaged wheel(s) on some 2018MY Niro (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from September 26, 2017 through January 22, 2018, which may experience a noise from the rear lower control arm rubbing against the inner part of the wheel rim.
• 10136620Apr 18, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. PITSTOP - DTC?S P0A0F AND P040400 AND/OR IMPROPER A/C OPERATION - When addressing a concern related to DTC?s P0A0F (Engine failed to start), P040400 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit Range/Performance), and/or improper A/C system operation, note that the cause may be related to a shorted A/C Pressure Transducer Wiring Harness (B) as a result of interference with the engine drive belt idler pulley, in…
• 10136500Apr 17, 2018Engine cooling. TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - 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.
• 10133175Mar 29, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera), Latches, locks and linkages. PITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door or trunk on some 2016MY-2018MY vehicles.
• 10133170Mar 2, 2018Engine cooling. 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.
• 10151900Jan 25, 2018Fuel system, Other or unknown. Tsb: service action: fuel filler door spring repair (sa326/bod180)- closed
• 10128615Jan 25, 2018Body and structure, Equipment. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR SPRING REPAIR (SA326) - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair the fuel filler door pop-up spring on all 2018MY Niro (DE) vehicles, produced from July 24, 2017 through December 7, 2017 which may not allow the fuel filler door to open properly.
• 10128583Jan 23, 2018Engine cooling. TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - 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.
• 10128608Jan 12, 2018Equipment. PITSTOP - PREMIUM NAVIGATION OR UVO eco WITH NAVIGATION (AVN 5.0) - This Pitstop provides information regarding the features and functionality on the latest generation Premium Navigation or UVO eco with Navigation (designated as AVN 5.0) system that is applied to some 2018MY Sportage (QL), Optima (JFa), Soul (PS), Stinger (CK), and Niro PHEV (DE) vehicles.
• 10127028Dec 21, 2017Electronic stability control, Brakes. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: CUSTOMER STATISFACTION BRAKE PEDAL FEEL LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA325) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Stability Control/Active Hydraulic Booster (ESC/AHB) on some 2018MY Niro HEV (DE) vehicles, produced from July 24, 2017 through October 25, 2017, which is to address an improved brake pedal feedback and feel to the driver. This improvement does not…
• 10127026Dec 19, 2017Fuel system. TSB - SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR SPRING REPAIR (SA326) - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair the fuel filler door pop-up spring on all 2018MY Niro (DE) produced from July 24, 2017 through December 7, 2017 which may not allow the fuel filler door to open properly.
• 10126419Nov 22, 2017Engine cooling. PITSTOP - OIL GRADE AND VISCOSITY - For 2017-18MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L GDI Kappa engine, the recommended oil grade/spec to use is 0W-20 API SN synthetic oil or ACEA C2 SAE 5W-30 (petroleum based oil).
• 10123320Oct 23, 2017Electrical system. PITSTOP - ECO-COASTING (ECOASTING) & ECO-DAS (DRIVING ASSISTANT SYSTEM) OVERVIEW ? CUSTOMER TIP - This Pitstop provides information regarding Eco-Coasting Guide (eCoasting) and Eco-Driving Assistant System (DAS) found on 2017-18MY Niro (DE HEV), Niro Plug-in (DE PHEV), Optima Hybrid (JF HEV), and Optima Plug-in (JF PHEV) vehicles.
• 10123318Oct 5, 2017Engine. PITSTOP - OIL GRADE AND VISCOSITY - For 2017-18MY Niro (DE HEV) vehicles equipped with the 1.6L GDI Kappa engine, the recommended oil grade/spec to use is 0W-20 API SN synthetic oil or ACEA C2 SAE 5W-30 (petroleum based oil).

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