2021 Kia Soul Technical Service Bulletins

117 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 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.
• 10186667Oct 14, 2020Engine cooling. TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) - 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 related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
• 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…
• 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…

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