Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
PI2605_TSB
Other
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: BMU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2605) - This bulletin provides information regarding a Battery Management System (BMS) software update for certain 2025-2026 EV6 (CV1 eGT, CVa) vehicles as listed in the table below. To improve the diagnostic monitoring of the high-voltage battery in the subject vehicles, Kia has developed enhanced BMS software to improve the detection logic and system response in cases of moisture intrusion into the high-voltage battery.
PI2605_OWNR
Other
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2605) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic software logic. Our records indicate that you own or lease one of the potentially affected vehicles.
PI2605_DP
Other
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2605) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2024 through May 29, 2026, to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic software logic.
PI2605_DPSM
Other
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (PI2605) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2024 through May 29, 2026, to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic software logic.
PI2605_QA
Other
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2605) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign PI2605.
TSB_CLI049_R2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - 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 regarding the partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~ Soul EV (PS EV), 2017MY~ Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV), 2022MY~ EV6 (CV), 2021MY~ Sorento (MQ4 HEV/PHEV), 2023MY~ Sportage (NQ5 HEV/PHEV), and 2023MY~ Niro (SG2 EV/HEV/PHEV) vehicles.
SC373A_OWNR
Service Campaign
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC373A) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a new one. In addition, dealers will inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the harness connector.
SC373_TSB
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373) - This bulletin provides information to replace the 3-way coolant valve. In addition, inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion, and if necessary, replace the harness connector on certain 2024-2026MY EV6 (CV, CVa) vehicles produced from August 07, 2023 through June 18, 2026. The 3-way coolant valve in the subject vehicles may become damaged and result in a coolant leak. As a result, corrosion may also be present in the 3-way coolant valve harness connector. An inoperative 3-way coolant valve or corrosion within the harness connector may result in reduced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) performance and/or in the illumination of the “Check electric vehicle system” or “Refill Coolant” warning messages in the instrument cluster.
SC373_DP
Service Campaign
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from August 7, 2023 through June 18, 2026, to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a new one. In addition, dealers will inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the harness connector.
SC373_DPSM
Service Campaign
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN:DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from August 7, 2023 through June 18, 2026, to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a new one. In addition, dealers will inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the harness connector.
SC373_QA
Service Campaign
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC373) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC373.
TSB_ELE422
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 (2021-2026MY All Models).
TSB_ELE417
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
OTA_SA635_R1
Over The Air
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. This OTA will be rolled out to all eligible 2026MY Sportage, Sportage HEV/PHEV and EV6 vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
PS804
Other
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: NACS VEICLE CHARGING ERROR W/ DTC P343B16 (PS804) - This Pitstop provides information regarding an Electric Vehicle ‘EV’ charging error accompanied by DTC P343B16 on certain 2025-2026MY EV6 (CVa) and 2026MY EV9 (MVa) vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System Combo 1 (“CCS1,” also known as SAE J1772 Combo) charging ports. When using the wrong CCS1 to North American Charging Standard ‘NACS’ adapter, proper electrical connections are not made between the charger to adapter and adapter to vehicle charging port, resulting in a charging error which can cause DTC P343B16 to set. Non-OEM adapters may not set the DTC P343B16.