2026 Kia Sportage Technical Service Bulletins

24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2026 Kia Sportage. 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.

• 11035282Jul 25, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: UPPER ACTIVE AIR FLAP DUCT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (CA2606) - This bulletin provides information to replace the upper active air flap (“AAF”) duct assembly on certain 2026-2027MY Sportage (NQ5), Sportage Hybrid (NQ5 HEV), and Sportage Plug-In Hybrid (NQ5, PHEV) vehicles produced from May 15, 2025, through May 11, 2026, which may exhibit a MIL ON with DTCs P05A300 and/or…
• 11035250Jul 9, 2026Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WIND NOISE FROM FRONT LEFT DOOR (CA2601) - This bulletin provides information regarding a wind noise heard on certain 2026MY Sportage vehicles listed. The affected vehicles may experience wind noise coming from the front left door while driving. Wind can travel through the run channel of the upper corner of the window run.
• 11033217May 28, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles…
• 11032898May 18, 2026Body and structure. TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: PITSTOP: ENGINE BAY/DASHBOARD RATTLE NOISE (PS811) - This Pitstop provides information related to an intermittent rattle or tapping noise heard from the engine bay or dashboard area while driving on 2026MY Sportage (NQ5a) vehicles. The fuel feed and vapor tube bracket (A) may rattle/tap against the brake booster (B) while driving.
• 11031890Apr 17, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OIL LEVEL PLUG (OLP) INSPECTION, AND OLP GASKET AND/OR ATF FILLER BOLT REPLACEMENT OR A/T REPLACEMENT (SC363) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the oil level plug and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for signs of leakage and, if necessary, replace the oil level plug gasket and/or ATF filler bolt, or the 8-speed Automatic Transaxle (A/T)…
• 11031886Apr 17, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC363) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2026 MY Sportage vehicles to inspect the oil level plug and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for signs of leakage and, if necessary, replace the oil level plug gasket and ATF filler bolt and ensure the oil level plug is tightened to Kia’s factory…
• 11031856Apr 15, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC363) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect the oil level plug and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for signs of leakage and, if necessary, replace the oil level plug gasket and ATF filler bolt and ensure the oil level plug is tightened…
• 11031855Apr 15, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC363) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect the oil level plug and automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for signs of leakage and, if necessary, replace the oil level plug gasket and ATF filler bolt and ensure the oil level plug is tightened to Kia’s factory specifications.
• 11031906Apr 14, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.
• 11031889Apr 14, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC363) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC363.
• 11029300Feb 10, 2026Electrical system. RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SERVICE ACTION SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ELECTRIC WATER PUMP (SA635) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic of certain 2026 Sportage and Sportage HEV/PHEV and 2025 EV6 vehicles. This update is designed to improve the operation logic of the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) for remote connectivity.
• 11028737Feb 10, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DCU OPERATIONSOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA635) - 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 improve the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) performance on all 2026MYSportage and Sportage HEV/PHEV and 2025MY EV6 vehicles equipped…
• 11027858Jan 28, 2026Engine. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use monitoring 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…
• 11027674Jan 15, 2026Electrical system. RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SERVICE ACTION SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY UNIT (SA635) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic of certain 2026 Sportage vehicles. This update is designed to improve the operation logic of the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) for remote connectivity.
• 11026827Dec 24, 2025Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DCU OPERATION SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA635) - This bulletin provides information to improve the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) performance on certain 2026MYSportage and 2025MY EV6 vehicles equipped with Kia Connect Services. The affected vehicles may encounter Remote Start/ Remote Climate Control function not working, Vehicle Status on the Kia Access App not updating…
• 11026753Dec 18, 2025Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DCU REPLACEMENT (SA638) - This bulletin provides information to replace faulty Data Connectivity Units (DCUs) on certain 2026MY Sportage and 2025MY EV6 vehicles that may cause modem data to be missing on the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) head unit, resulting in Kia Connect failing to activate.
• 11026698Dec 9, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera). PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object.
• 11024350Oct 18, 2025Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC350) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Body Domain Controller (BDC) software logic in certain 2026 MY Sportage, Sportage Hybrid (HEV), or Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles equipped with Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW).
• 11024352Oct 16, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN PDW OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC350) - This bulletin SC350, superseded the previously released TSB ELE400/SA629. This bulletin provides instructions for upgrading the Body Domain Controller (BDC) system on select 2026MY Sportage (NQ5a) and Sportage P/HEV (NQ5 P/HEV) vehicles listed in the table below.
• 11024351Oct 16, 2025Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC350) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC350.
• 11024349Oct 16, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC350) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Body Domain Controller (BDC) software logic in the following vehicles equipped with Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) certain 2026 MY Sportage vehicles, manufactured from March…
• 11024348Oct 16, 2025Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC350) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Body Domain Controller (BDC) software logic in the following vehicles equipped with Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) certain 2026 MY Sportage vehicles, manufactured from March 18, 2025 through September 11…
• 11024353Oct 15, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: PDW OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA629) - This bulletin provides instructions for upgrading the Body Domain Controller (BDC) system on select 2026MY Sportage (NQ5a) and Sportage P/HEV (NQ5 P/HEV) vehicles, as listed in the table below. In some cases, intermittent normal operation of the Parking Detection Warning (PDW) feature may occur due to unstable communication…
• 11023281Sep 19, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: PDW OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA629) - This bulletin provides instructions for upgrading the Body Domain Controller (BDC) system on select 2026MY Sportage (NQ5a) and Sportage P/HEV (NQ5 P/HEV) vehicles, as listed in the table below. In some cases, intermittent normal operation of the Parking Detection Warning (PDW) feature may occur due to unstable communication…

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