2020 Kia Soul Technical Service Bulletins

139 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 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…
• 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.
• 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…
• 10179256Aug 7, 2020Equipment, Brakes. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING - 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 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…
• 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.
• 10177750Jul 7, 2020Engine cooling. Technical service bulletin: maintenance reminder feature
• 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.
• 10176071May 22, 2020Brakes, Electronic stability control. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BRAKE AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE FOR ESC HONKING NOISE - This bulletin provides information regarding the brake air bleeding procedure for 2020MY~ Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module which may exhibit a "honk" noise when using Idle Stop and Go (ISG) and/or Hill Start Assist Control (HAC).
• 10176070May 8, 2020Electrical system. PITSTOP: BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) VARIANT CODING - POSSIBLE C166A87 - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system setting a DTC C166A87 after replacing a BCW module on 2020-2021 Soul (SK3) vehicles. After replacement, the BCW (BSD) variant coding needs to be performed using the KDS under S/W Management for the options equipped for that vehicle.
• 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…
• 10170909Jan 29, 2020Steering. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CREAKING OR POPPING NOISE FROM STEERING WHEEL COLUMN TILT LEVER - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair a creaking/popping noise from the steering column area on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles, which may be heard when turning the steering wheel at low speeds or while stopped. To repair this concern, follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace and install the…
• 10170780Jan 23, 2020Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: SK3 1.6T GDI ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA413) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with 1.6T GDI and 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), produced from November 15, 2018 through December 26, 2019, which may exhibit check engine lamp with misfire and/or coolant DTCs.
• 10170772Jan 23, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: RE-TIGHTENING WIPER ARM NUTS (SA412) - This bulletin provides the procedure to re-tighten the wiper arm nuts to the torque specification on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 4, 2019 through December 12, 2019, which may not have been properly torqued during assembly.
• 10170779Jan 17, 2020Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC20) - 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…
• 10169701Dec 4, 2019Steering, Electrical system, Equipment. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: EPS DTC JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA409) - This bulletin provides the procedure to apply improved Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) judgement logic for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles, produced from November 15, 2018 through October 8, 2019, which requires a software upgrade. Install the improved logic of the EPS…
• 10168852Nov 26, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REPLACEMENT OF 7-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (SA396) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) assembly on some 2019-2020MY Soul (PS, SK3) vehicles, which may exhibit harsh shifting and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with transmission related DTCs due to crack(s) on the 3rd and 7th gear synchronizer hub.
• 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…
• 10167298Oct 30, 2019Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBELE190: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE VOICE RECOGNITION ISSUE (SA405) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from January 9, 2019 through September 16, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 22, 2018 through September 19, 2019, which may experience inoperative voice recognition when…
• 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…
• 10163440Jul 30, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. PITSTOP: DCT OIL LEVEL INSPECTION PROCEDURE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the procedural change made when inspecting the oil level on a Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) for 2020MY~ Soul (SK3) vehicles. The DCT assembly now sits at a 5 degree difference from the previous Soul (PS). This change requires an updated oil level inspection procedure.
• 10163436Jul 1, 2019Electrical system, Interior lighting. PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: MOOD LAMP SK3 - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Sound Mood Lamp logic available only on the 2020MY Soul GT-Line 1.6T (SK3) with the Comfort and Convenience Package.
• 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.
• 10162000Jun 20, 2019Electrical system. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE BLUETOOTH MEMORY ISSUE (SA386) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from March 23, 2019 through April 30, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from February 18, 2019 to May 2, 2019, which may experience Bluetooth and navigation connection and/or memory issues.
• 10160759May 30, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5 WIDE BLUETOOTH MEMORY ISSUE (SA386) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE software on some 2020MY Telluride (ON) produced from March 23, 2019 through April 30, 2019 and Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from February 18, 2019 to May 2, 2019, which may experience Bluetooth and navigation connection and/or memory issues.
• 10160617May 16, 2019Electrical system. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: INOPERATIVE HORN REPLACEMENT (SA384) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the horn assembly on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from December 10, 2018 through January 11, 2019 which may exhibit a weak intermittent or non-operational "sound" due to moisture inflow into the horn.
• 10160616May 10, 2019Steering, Wheels. PITSTOP: SOUL (SK3) ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles. In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the PC database.
• 10159239Apr 24, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. PITSTOP: DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR - This Pitstop provides information regarding a possible difficult to shift into 1st gear concern on 2020MY Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The possible root cause could be that the shift/control cable is out of adjustment.
• 10157050Mar 28, 2019Engine cooling. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P0606 (SA377) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) 1.6T vehicles, produced from November 15, 2018 through February 28, 2019, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC P0606.
• 10156536Mar 28, 2019Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P0606 (SA377) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2020MY Soul (SK3) 1.6T vehicles, produced from November 15, 2018 through February 28, 2019, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC P0606.
• 10157046Mar 22, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera). PITSTOP: EXTEND REAR CAMERA USE FEATURE - This Pitstop provides information regarding the "Extend Rear Camera Use" feature available on the AVN 5.0 Wide and Display Audio head units.
• 10155379Mar 22, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. PITSTOP: EXTEND REAR CAMERA USE FEATURE - This bulletin provides information regarding the "Extend Rear Camera Use" feature available on the AVN 5.0 Wide and Display Audio head units. The Extend Rear Camera Use feature on the head unit activates the rear view camera regardless of the gear position, Drive or Reverse.

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