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Service bulletin TSB_ELE148

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10170778
Published by NHTSA2020-02-04
Manufacturer's numberTSB_ELE148
Manufacturer's date2020-01-21
NHTSA componentEXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA's summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibit a bulb connector concern. To correct this concern, replace the connector with a new and improved part.

The document

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Components

Lighting

Vehicles listed
KIA CADENZA2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
KIA FORTE2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
KIA FORTE KOUP2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA FORTE KOUP2016
KIA NIRO2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
KIA OPTIMA2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
KIA OPTIMA HYBRID2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA RIO2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
KIA SEDONA2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
KIA SOUL2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
KIA SOUL EV2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA SPORTAGE2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
KIA STINGER2018, 2019, 2020

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20215742021-09-17. Lights And Instruments
21V7250002021-09-17. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
15V3600002015-06-09. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
13V1140002013-04-01. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB_ELE2992023-07-05. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR COMBINATION LAMP INSPECTION AND SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect, and if necessary, replace the rear combination lamp holder and wire harness, and update the software logic of the Smart Junction Block (SJB) system on some 2020-2022MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from December 27, 2018 through December 7, 2021 equipped with a halogen bulb taillamp assembly. In some vehicles, the Master Warning Light may illuminate and display the message "Check brake light" on the instrument cluster, even if the brake light bulb is working properly.
TSB_BOD3142023-06-01. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below, which may encounter the sunglass case of the overhead console lamp not closing properly.
TSB_BOD055_R12021-10-02. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - 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 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.
TSBELE152_R12019-11-07. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBELE152_Rev1: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT FOR HEADLAMP FLICKERING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the multi-function switch on some 2014MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 through June 20, 2014, which may exhibit intermittent flickering of the low/high beams.
PS6232019-10-03. Service bulletin. PITSTOP: HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA) FEATURE - This Pitstop provides the procedure of enabling the High Beam Assist (HBA) feature on some 2019-2020MY Sedona (YP PE) vehicles.
WTY014_QA2019-07-04. Service bulletin. WTY014_QA: This document is the Question and Answer guide for the warranty extension on the Headlamp Assembly for the 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehicles.
WTY014_PSM2019-07-04. Service bulletin. WTY014_PSM: This document is the notification to the Parts and Service Managers advising them of the warranty extension on the Headlamp Assembly on 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima Hybrid vehicles.
WTY014_OWNR2019-07-04. Service bulletin. wty014_OWNR: This document is the Owner Notification Letter advising the customers of the Warranty Extension on the Headlamp Assembly on the 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehicles.
WTY014_DP2019-07-04. Service bulletin. WTY014: This document is the Dealer Principal Notification advising of the Warranty Extension Program for the Headlamp Assembly on 2011-2013 MY Optima and Optima HEV vehicles.
TSBELE1812019-07-04. Service bulletin. TSB: TF/TF-HEV HEADLAMP INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the headlamp assembly on some 2011-2013 MY Optima (TF, TF-HEV) vehicles produced from August 12, 2010 to December 12, 2013. The internal reflective chrome film in the low beam headlamp housing may deteriorate over time, resulting in gradual dimming of the low beam headlamp(s). Follow the headlamp assembly inspection and/or replacement outlined in this bulletin.