2014 Kia Soul EV TSBs

New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.

provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS) vehicles with Gamma 1.6L GDI engines, produced from August 29, 2013 through July 26, 2016, which may exhibit an MIL ON with DTC P050A (Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance).

owners advising them to have the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2002B) performed. Upon completion, Kia will warrant any engine long block assembly repair needed due to connecting rod bearing damage for 15 years/150,000 miles starting from the date of the first service, whichever occurs first, for both new and used vehicle owners. Kia will also mail a $60 unrestricted Visa prepaid debit card upon receipt of notification of completion of the software update if it is completed no later than November 15, 2021.

owners advising them to have the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2002B) performed. Upon completion, Kia will warrant any engine long block assembly repair needed due to connecting rod bearing damage for 15 years/150,000 miles starting from the date of the first service, whichever occurs first, for both new and used vehicle owners. Kia will also mail a $60 unrestricted Visa prepaid debit card upon receipt of notification of completion of the software update if it is completed no later than November 15, 2021.

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 Steering (C-MDPS) unit.

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.

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.

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.

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. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or foreign substances while driving. Damage to the cover of the ultrasonic sensor can also lead to damage to the internal circuit. As a result of this external damage, the PDW system may not receive the proper signal from the ultrasonic sensor. In some cases, the system may cause a false alarm, no alert, or phantom warnings by a Warning Lamp to be displayed on the cluster. The ultrasonic sensor membrane film should be always inspected for external damage and if any part replacement should be treated as a general repair, not as a warranty claim repair for this concern. (Please note that this Pitstop only applies to models/trims that are equipped with the ultrasonic sensors.)

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 in the chart starting on page 2.

FOR CHARGING THE 12V AND THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERIES ON SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES WHILE IN DEALER INVENTORY. ALWAYS ENSURE THE VEHICLES ARE REGULARLY CHECKED AND MAINTAINED PER THE IN-STOCK VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION AND RECORD SHEET. KEEP THE SHEET UP TO DATE BY RECORDING ALL MAINTENANCE ITEMS AS THEY ARE PERFORMED. KEEPING THE FORM (OR A COPY) IN THE VEHICLE WILL ALLOW FOR EASY SPOT-CHECKING, AS WELL AS DEMONSTRATING PROPER MAINTENANCE AND RECORD KEEPING TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO KEEP THE BATTERIES PROPERLY CHARGED, AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN SERVICE LIFE OR PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BATTERIES.

FOR CHARGING THE 12V AND THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERIES ON SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES WHILE IN DEALER INVENTORY. ALWAYS ENSURE THE VEHICLES ARE REGULARLY CHECKED AND MAINTAINED PER THE IN-STOCK VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION AND RECORD SHEET. KEEP THE SHEET UP TO DATE BY RECORDING ALL MAINTENANCE ITEMS AS THEY ARE PERFORMED. KEEPING THE FORM (OR A COPY) IN THE VEHICLE WILL ALLOW FOR EASY SPOT-CHECKING, AS WELL AS DEMONSTRATING PROPER MAINTENANCE AND RECORD KEEPING TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO KEEP THE BATTERIES PROPERLY CHARGED, AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN SERVICE LIFE OR PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BATTERIES.

A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor.