2021 Kia SELTOS Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–134 of 134, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Feb 7, 2020–Dec 14, 2020.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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Dec 14, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB_ELE223
NHTSA communication ID: 10185006
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT (SA452) - This bulletin provides information on the inspection and replacement of the front camera of some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) produced from August 10, 2020 through September 02, 2020, which may exhibit illumination of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) Lane Keep Assistance (LKA) warning lamp in the instrument cluster with DTC C160449.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA451) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the head unit software on some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from December 18, 2019 through November 22, 2020, equipped with the D-AUDIO 2.0 head unit, in order to improve wireless CarPlay and Android Auto feature. To correct this concern, perform the head unit software update procedure outlined in this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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SC199 - Owner Letter - Notification to Seltos vehicle owners 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 2021 Seltos vehicles.
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SC199_TSB: VOLUNTARY EMMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) - (This bulletin was previously referred as 'SA424' or 'ELE 200'.) This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles listed in the chart below. The affected vehicles may exhibit the illumination of MIL with the DTC(s) listed below in addition to a lack of acceleration or delay in accelerating due to transmission slippage.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · POWER TRAIN.
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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.
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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.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
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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.
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PITSTOP: VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF SYSTEM - 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. Some 2021MY Seltos (SP2), K5 (DL3A) and Sorento (MQ4a, MQ4 KH) models are equipped with a new Auto-Shut Off feature, which automatically shuts off the engine after a set time period. This feature will help reduce fuel consumption and prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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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 âin use performance trackingâ 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.
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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 and/or Pop-up Message displayed on the cluster. This is a normal operation of the ADAS and once environment conditions improve and/or substance/debris are removed, the system will clear itself and operate normally.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ICU OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA435) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) on some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles, produced from November 20, 2019 through August 13, 2020, which may exhibit a parasitic draw during long-term storage, while the ICU is in Transportation Mode.
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER.
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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 (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicleswhich may exhibit a MIL with certain DTC(s).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
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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.
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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.
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PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/ REAR DOOR LOGIC - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on 2021MY K5 (DL3a) and Seltos (SP2) models. This system is designed to help prevent a rear passenger from being left inside the vehicle when exiting. When you open the front door after opening and closing the rear door and turning off the engine, the âÂÂCheck Rear Seatsâ warning message appears on the cluster.
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PITSTOP: VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF SYSTEM - Some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) and K5 (DL3A) models are equipped with a new Auto-Shut Off feature, which automatically shuts off the engine after a set time period. This feature will help reduce fuel consumption and prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
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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. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the CVT system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin and/or replace the IVT assembly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
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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. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the CVT system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin and/or replace the IVT assembly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) - 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.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IBU JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT UPDATE (SA423) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the judgement logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) on some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles equipped with a standard key type (non-Smart Key), produced from November 21, 2019 through March 23, 2020, which may exhibit MIL ON with DTC(s) listed below. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: BCW SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA422) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the logic of the Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) on some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles, produced from November 20, 2019 through March 27, 2020, which may exhibit MIL ON with DTC(s) C2702 â C2703.
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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 Kia model for the correct transmission fluid check/fill procedures.
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PITSTOP: POWER DOOR LOCK OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the power door lock function on 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles. The door lock system functions differently than on previous Kia models.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA415) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the head unit software on some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 21, 2019 through January 21, 2020, equipped with the D-AUDIO 2.0 head unit which may exhibit intermittent malfunction of the radio control button. To correct this concern, perform the head unit software update procedure outlined in this bulletin.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: SELTOS AVN 5 WIDE SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA417) - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 5 WIDE head unit software on some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 26, 2019 through February 18, 2020, which may exhibit "ÂÂUVO" and "INFO" buttons with reversed functionality relative to published customer education materials. To correct this concern, perform the head unit software update procedure outlined in this bulletin.
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PITSTOP: VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF SYSTEM - Some 2021MY Seltos (SP2) models are equipped with a new Auto-Shut Off feature, which automatically shuts off the engine after a set time period. This feature will help reduce fuel consumption and prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT RADAR DTC JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA414) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the front radar software on some 2021MY Seltos SX (SP2) vehicles equipped with 1.6L-T Gamma engine, produced from November 20, 2019 through February 14, 2020, which may set a MIL ON with DTC C1604.
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PITSTOP: SELTOS ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2021MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles. In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the PC database.
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PITSTOP: OVERHEAD CONSOLE UVO/INFO BUTTONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding the functionality of the overhead console UVO buttons on some 2021MY Seltos SX (SP2) vehicles. With UVO Link activated, customers may experience and 'UVO' and 'INFO' buttons with reversed functionality relative to published customer education materials. Only the Seltos SX trim level is equipped with these buttons and functions. There are no other issues with functionality and this Pitstop is published for awareness of dealership personnel until this issue is resolved. This