# Service bulletin TSBSST044

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10089388
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-01\-24
- Manufacturer's number: TSBSST044
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-07\-22
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: R1234YF OIL AND DYE INJECTORS \- USING FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTION DYE IN VEHICLE’S A/C SYSTEM COULD AID IN LOCATING REFRIGERANT LEAKS. R1234YF A/C SYSTEMS OIL AND DYE INJECTOR KITS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH SNAP\-ON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 KIA SPORTAGE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2019143](/recalls/tc/2019143.md), 2019-03-18: Engine
- [18V907000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V907000.md), 2018-12-19: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SC340\_TSB\_R5](/bulletins/11031854.md), 2026-05-01, Emissions: ENGINE. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS: ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(SC340 REVISION 5\) \- 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 upgrade the Electronic Control Module ‘ECM’ system software for certain 2016\-2020MY Optima, 2016\-2020MY Sorento, 2017\-2022MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II engines listed in the table below. Kia has become aware that certain 2016\-2022MY vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II engines may have engine calibrations that were not optimized for emissions standards under certain specific conditions. These calibrations may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards. These standards were established to protect your health and welfare from the dangers of air pollution.
- [SC340\_OWNR\_NQ5\_105](/bulletins/11030391.md), 2026-04-01, Emissions: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \(SC340 FLIGHT 105\) \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the emissions software logic in the Electronic Control Module \(ECM\) for certain 2017\-2022 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gas Direct Injection \(GDI\) engines to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
- [SC340\_TSB\_R4](/bulletins/11029979.md), 2026-03-13, Emissions: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSION SECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(SC340 REV 4\) \- 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 upgrade the Electronic Control Module ‘ECM’ system software for certain 2016\-2022MY vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II engines listed in the table below. Kia has become aware that certain 2016\-2022MY vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II engines may have engine calibrations that were not optimized for emissions standards under certain specific conditions. These calibrations may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards. These standards were established to protect your health and welfare from the dangers of air pollution.
- [SC340\_OWNR\_QL103](/bulletins/11026898.md), 2026-01-03, Emissions: ENGINE. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \(SC340 FLIGHT 103 / QL\) \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the emissions software logic in the Electronic Control Module \(ECM\) for certain 2017\-2022 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gas Direct Injection \(GDI\) engines to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
- [SC340\_OWNR\_QL101](/bulletins/11025895.md), 2025-12-02, Emissions: ENGINE. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \(SC340 FLIGHT 101 / QL\) \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the emissions software logic in the Electronic Control Module \(ECM\) for certain 2017\-2022 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gas Direct Injection \(GDI\) engines to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
- [SC340\_TSB](/bulletins/11025889.md), 2025-12-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(SC340\) \- This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Electronic Control Module ‘ECM’ system software for certain 2016\-2022MY vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II engines listed in the table below. Kia has become aware that certain 2016\-2022MY vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II engines may have engine calibrations that were not optimized for emissions standards under certain specific conditions. These calibrations may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards. These standards were established to protect your health and welfare from the dangers of air pollution.
- [SC340\_TSB\_R1](/bulletins/11025859.md), 2025-12-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA II 2.4L GDI EMISSIONS ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(SC340\) \- 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 upgrade the Electronic Control Module ‘ECM’ system software for certain 2016\-2022MY vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II engines listed in the table below. Kia has become aware that certain 2016\-2022MY vehicles equipped with 2.4L Theta II engines may have engine calibrations that were not optimized for emissions standards under certain specific conditions. These calibrations may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards. These standards were established to protect your health and welfare from the dangers of air pollution.
- [SC340\_STKR](/bulletins/11024469.md), 2025-10-24, Emissions: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. SC340\_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL/STICKER
- [SC340\_QA](/bulletins/11024468.md), 2025-10-24, Emissions: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER \(SC340\) \- This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC340.
- [SC340\_POC](/bulletins/11024467.md), 2025-10-24, Emissions: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SC340\_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD

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