2014 Kia Soul Technical Service Bulletins

175 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Kia Soul. 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.

• 10116114Jun 30, 2017Equipment. Tsb closed: service action: soul (ps), optima (qf) and sorento (xm) navigation system upgrade (sa161) - ele061 / sa161 closed
• 10116101Jun 27, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10116102Jun 22, 2017Exterior lighting. PITSTOP: HEADLIGHTS FLICKER/INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE OR REMAIN ON INDEFINITELY - If a customer has a concern regarding intermittent flickering, inoperative headlights, or that the headlights stay on indefinitely after the vehicle is turned off, confirm the following actions in this publication have been performed, when applicable.
• 10109837Apr 17, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), and Rio (UB) vehicles, to improve Bluetooth® connectivity, Phonebook Download, Audio Streaming and Call History Download.
• 10109836Apr 17, 2017Equipment. 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 (QF/TF) vehicles to address ?Incoming ring volume too loud? complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve…
• 10109855Mar 21, 2017Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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 specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging.
• 10109852Mar 20, 2017Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - DRIVESHAFT HUB NUT (LH/RH) REPLACEMENT (SC144) - This bulletin provides information on some 2014MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 through May 26, 2014, which may exhibit loosening of the driveshaft hub nut while driving. A loose hub nut can damage the axle bearing, eventually resulting in bearing noise and wheel vibration while driving.
• 10109851Mar 16, 2017Electrical system, Engine. 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 (AM) vehicles, which may have a MIL on with DTC P0441: Evaporative Emissions System Incorrect Purge Flow.
• 10109853Mar 15, 2017Fuel system. PITSTOP: INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION ? RESTRICTED FUEL LINE - Customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration. The malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate or DTC P0087 may be stored (history). This is possibly due to a restricted low pressure fuel line. DTC P0087: Fuel Rail/System Pressure ? Too Low
• 10109822Mar 7, 2017Electrical system, Steering. TSB: INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD NOISE REPAIR - This bulletin provides information relating to some 2014-2015MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 to February 14, 2015, which may experience a rattle sound from the upper area of the instrument panel during turns or while driving over bumps or rough roads. This sound may be more prevalent during cold temperatures.
• 10109888Feb 16, 2017Electrical system. 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 2012-2013MY Soul (AM) vehicles, which may have a MIL on with DTC P0441: Evaporative Emissions System Incorrect Purge Flow. To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed…
• 10109813Jan 18, 2017Engine cooling. 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 (EVAP) leak self-test resulted in NTF, a manual EVAP test is recommended.
• 10109812Jan 18, 2017Equipment. 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 examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking…
• 10109781Nov 15, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is…
• 10109777Nov 4, 2016Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. 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 stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
• 10109788Oct 31, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.
• 10090945Sep 30, 2016Equipment. 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. This is due to the fact that it may be impossible to remove all metal contaminants from the receiver/dryer during the a/c flushing procedure. Refer to the included table for…
• 10089591Aug 16, 2016Steering. 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, when moving the steering wheel to right or left when the vehicle is stopped. This is caused by premature wear of the flexible coupling in the mdps motor.
• 10089401Jul 20, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Tsb: android auto™/apple carplay™ software download - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading avn 4.0 and uvo 3.0 audio system software to include android auto and apple carplay software.
• 10089312Jun 8, 2016Electrical system. 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 sedona (yp), and 2014-2015(my) optima (qt/tf) vehicles to address “incoming ring volume too loud” complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iphone).
• 10183433Apr 21, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. TSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - 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 for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014~2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF/QF), Forte (YD) and Sportage (SL) vehicles to address "Incoming ring…
• 10079901Apr 21, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 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 “incoming ring volume too loud” complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iphone). Additionally, in 2014my vehicles the upgrade will also improve bluetooth connectivity and…
• 10183431Apr 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones.
• 10091949Mar 17, 2016Electrical system. This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014 my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to improve bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and to improve "incoming ring volume too loud" complaints on certain smartphones (non-iphone).
• 10091946Mar 15, 2016Electrical system. This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014 my soul (ps), optima (tf/qf), sorento (xma), sportage (sl), rio (ub), and forte (yd) vehicles to improve bluetooth® connectivity, phonebook download, audio streaming, and call history download.
• 10089465Mar 15, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. "combined tsb/service action: base audio system upgrade (sa 223) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2014my soul (ps), optima (tf/qf), sorento (xma), sportage (sl), rio (ub), and forte (yd) vehicles, to improve bluetooth® connectivity, phonebook download, audio streaming and call history download.
• 10109731Feb 5, 2016Equipment, Engine. 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 causing damage to the valve.
• 10079961Feb 5, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tsb / uneven windshield defroster performance - this bulletin provides the procedure to install vent clips on some 2014~2015my soul (ps) vehicles, produced from july 21, 2013 through april 5, 2015, which may exhibit uneven windshield defroster performance. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to install two (2) clips onto the center dash vents to resolve the concern.
• 10088704Dec 17, 2015Equipment, Exterior lighting. Tsb: headlamp bulb connector replacement - this bulletin provides information about replacing the bulb connector in the headlamp assembly on some soul (ps) vehicles, equipped with non-projector style headlamps and produced from august 26, 2013 through april 20, 2015, which may exhibit a heat-deformed headlamp bulb connector. To correct this concern, replace the affected headlamp bulb connector by following the…
• 10088710Dec 15, 2015Seat belts. Service action: 2014 - 2016 my soul (ps) and soul (ps ev) rear center seat belt webbing guide replacement (sa206) - this bulletin provides the procedure for the replacement of the seat belt webbing guide for the rear center seat in 2014~2016my soul (ps) vehicles, produced from july 21, 2013 through september 15, 2015, and some 2014~2016my soul ev (ps ev) vehicles, produced from november 26, 2013 through september…
• 10088983Oct 19, 2015Electrical system. 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 audio head units using a gds, and now, the same functionality is available on kds. Some technicians may not be aware of the benefits the aum tool has to offer.
• 10116821Aug 12, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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 on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the Direct Exchange Program (see Parts Bulletin 91-961-0005).
• 10089354Aug 12, 2015Electrical system. 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 required when ordering head units through the direct exchange program.
• 10089382Aug 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 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 are reset, the transmission computer adaptive values must be relearned by driving in a precise manner to “teach” the computer the proper solenoid duty and line pressure for the…
• 10089612Jul 31, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Tsb: service action: mil on with dtc(s) p0326/p0441(sa194) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some 2014my rio (ub), produced from october 01, 2013 through january 22, 2014, and some 2014my soul (ps) vehicles, produced from august 26, 2013 through january 24, 2014, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic control module (ecm)…
• 10058534Jul 1, 2015Engine. 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.
• 10092132Jun 26, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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 new models (during pdi inspection or at the point of purchase) or compatibility mismatches that occur after head unit replacement will be considered for this program.
• 10089742Jun 26, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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 new models (during pdi inspection or at the point of purchase) or compatibility mismatches that occur after head unit replacement will be considered for this program.
• 10092144Jun 3, 2015Electrical system, Engine. 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 soul (ps) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic control module (ecm) system-related dtcs; p0456, p0461, p050a, p2188…
• 10089747Jun 3, 2015Engine, Electrical system. 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 soul (ps) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic control module (ecm) system-related dtcs; p0456, p0461, p050a, p2188…
• 10092147Jun 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 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, p1778 and p2709. Replace the solenoids if current or history codes are present; do not replace the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed…
• 10089761Jun 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 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, p1778 and p2709. Replace the solenoids if current or history codes are present; do not replace the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed…
• 10089847May 27, 2015Equipment. "techtip: poor am radio reception symptom: customer complains of poor am radio reception. Repair: check for battery voltage at the roof antenna connector f04 with the radio on. If you find battery voltage, replace the roof antenna base. If you do not have battery voltage, inspect connector mf11 pin 30 for bent/loose/backed out terminals. If ok, check for voltage at pin 30 from the audio unit. If still no voltage…
• 10089842May 21, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. "pitstop: uvo eservices w/premium navigation (avn 4.0) functionality and required use of usb cable - for customer complaints on avn 4.0 (uvo eservices w/premium navigation head unit) equipped vehicles regarding the following concerns: „h unable to activate eservices or unable to send data from head unit „h message ¡§the connected device does not support uvo eservices features¡¨ displaying on the head unit screen.
• 10089846May 6, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Pitstop: air intake mode changes when opening sunroof - when addressing customer complaints regarding the air intake mode switching from recirculation to fresh air mode without customer input; on the applicable vehicles in this pitstop, the hvac logic has been modified to switch the air intake mode to fresh air, automatically, when opening the sunroof. This is done to prevent exhaust gases from entering the cabin…
• 10089987Apr 24, 2015Engine, Vehicle speed control. 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 reduces engine power to idle.
• 10092095Mar 31, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tsb: voluntary service campaign: acu logic update (sc117) - this bulletin provides information related to the update of the airbag control unit (acu) logic of some 2014~2015my soul (ps) vehicles, produced from july 21, 2013 through november 26, 2014, to reduce the likelihood of rollover airbag deployments in a few extreme driving events; typically at low speeds and involving parking valets and/or prolonged…
• 10092100Mar 27, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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 head unit.
• 10092111Mar 24, 2015Electrical system. Owner letter: dear kia soul owner - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to update the airbag control unit (acu) logic for anticipated rollover situations for the curtain and side airbags in certain 2014-2015 my soul vehicles.
• 10092097Mar 20, 2015Equipment, Air bags. Tsb: voluntary service campaign: acu logic update (sc117) - this bulletin provides information related to the update of the airbag control unit (acu) logic of some 2014~2015my soul (ps) vehicles, produced from july 21, 2013 through november 26, 2014. To install the new logic, the acu should be updated using the gds/kds download, as described in this bulletin. Kia is requesting the completion of this service…

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