# Service bulletin SC119OWNERSOUL

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10090004
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-01\-31
- Manufacturer's number: SC119OWNERSOUL
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-04\-10
- NHTSA component: TIRES:VALVE; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

OWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA SOUL OWNER \- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE TIRE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLIES IN CERTAIN 2010 MY SOUL VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED.

## 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

Equipment and accessories, Tires

## Vehicles listed

- 2010 KIA SOUL

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [CS2306L\_OWNRAM2](/bulletins/10240741.md), 2023-08-24, Service bulletin: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE; EQUIPMENT. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE\-NOTIFICATION \- This document is the owner re\-notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen \(18\) months from the date of this letter.
- [CS2306L\_OWNRAM](/bulletins/10236108.md), 2023-05-30, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICES. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen \(18\) months from the date of this letter.
- [PS443](/bulletins/10183431.md), 2020-12-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TSB \- USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS \- This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; \* Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port \* Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source \* Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen \* Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in \* Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter \* No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
- [PS675](/bulletins/10179255.md), 2020-09-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. 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.
- [TSBCHA084\_R4](/bulletins/10168850.md), 2019-12-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C\-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING \- This bulletin 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. Follow the MDPS Flowchart \(page 2\) along with the MDPS DTC Table \(page 3\) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C\-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.
- [PS067\_R1](/bulletins/10147325.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION \- This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: \* 3.3L \& 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007\-2008MY Sorento \(BL\), \* 2.0L Nu engines for 2010\-2019MY Soul \(AM, PS\), and \* 1.8L \& 2.0L Nu engines for 2010\-2018MY Forte \(TD, YD/YDm\), 2019MY\~ Forte \(BDm\). When replacing the cylinder heads on these engines, inspect the lubrication ports for installation of the steel sealing balls. Current replacement cylinder heads may not be equipped with the required steel balls. Identify and locate the nine \(9\) lubricant passages on 3.3L and 3.8L engines and three \(3\) on 1.8L and 2.0L engines and verify a steel ball is installed in each.
- [TSB\-ELE091R1](/bulletins/10116821.md), 2017-08-31, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE \- Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange \(ELE091\) \(Rev 1\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the Direct Exchange Program \(see Parts Bulletin 91\-961\-0005\).
- [PS493](/bulletins/10109855.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING \- Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio \(JB\), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
- [TSB\-GEN085R1](/bulletins/10109812.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE \- By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre\-applied ?thread\-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
- [TSB\-GEN085](/bulletins/10109777.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE \- By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre\-applied ?thread\-locking adhesives.?

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