# Service bulletin TSBTRA077

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10142247
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-06\-25
- Manufacturer's number: TSBTRA077
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-05\-02
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

TSB \- SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T FAST STATIC GEAR SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(SA341\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit \(TCU\) on some 2018MY Stinger \(CK\) 2.0T vehicles, produced from September 29, 2017 through February 7, 2018. These vehicles may experience improper 1st gear engagement when moving the shifter in a fast or abrupt manner from ?Park? to ?Drive? while in Sports Mode.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10142247-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10142247-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 KIA STINGER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_TRA046\_R5](/bulletins/11017172.md), 2025-04-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE \- 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 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, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
- [TSB\_TRA046\_R4](/bulletins/11000787.md), 2024-06-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 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.
- [PS750](/bulletins/10242913.md), 2023-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION. PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE \- This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All\-Wheel\-Drive \(AWD\) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Some customers may complain of a chatter sensation felt in the drivetrain of the vehicle and/or the failure of drivetrain component\(s\). A difference in tire size \(width, aspect ratio, construction, rim diameter etc.\) may be the cause.
- [TSB\_TRA046\_R3](/bulletins/10226555.md), 2022-12-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE \- 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 in the chart starting on page 2.
- [TSBTRA074\_R2](/bulletins/10152917.md), 2019-02-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: THETA 2.0L TURBO ATF WARMER CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT \(SA333\) \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid \(ATF\) warmer connector on some 2018MY Stinger \(CK\) vehicles, equipped with the Theta 2.0L Turbo engine and produced from September 9, 2017 through January 4, 2018, which may exhibit a coolant fluid leakage between the ATF connector and engine side heater pipe.
- [TSBTRA077\_R1](/bulletins/10144236.md), 2018-09-10, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FAST STATIC GEAR SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(SA341\) \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit \(TCU\) on some 2018MY Stinger \(CK\) 2.0T \& 3.3T vehicles, equipped with Shift\-by\-Cable \(SBC\) and produced from September 29, 2017 through February 7, 2018. These vehicles may experience improper 1st gear engagement when moving the shifter in a fast or abrupt manner from "Park" to "Sport Mode". To correct this condition, apply the improved logic to the TCU using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
- [VSC166\_TSB](/bulletins/10143480.md), 2018-08-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. TSB \- This document is the Technical Service Bulletin for the new Voluntary Service Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit \(ECU\) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
- [TSBTRA074\_R1](/bulletins/10143469.md), 2018-08-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. TSB \- SERVICE ACTION: THETA 2.0L TURBO ATF WARMER CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT \(SA333\) \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid \(ATF\) warmer connector on some 2018MY Stinger \(CK\) vehicles, equipped with the Theta 2.0L Turbo engine and produced from September 9, 2017 through January 4, 2018, which may exhibit a coolant fluid leakage between the ATF connector and engine side heater pipe.
- [TSBTRA074](/bulletins/10130106.md), 2018-03-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TSB \- SERVICE ACTION: THETA 2.0L TURBO ATF WARMER CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT \(SA333\) \-This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Automatic Transmission Fluid \(ATF\) warmer connector on some 2018MY Stinger \(CK\) vehicles, equipped with the Theta 2.0L Turbo engine and produced from September 9, 2017 through January 4, 2018, which may exhibit a coolant fluid leakage between the ATF connector and engine side heater pipe.

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