# Service bulletin TSB\_TRA046\_R1

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: 10174520
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-05\-05
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\_TRA046\_R1
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-04\-24
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: \- TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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 on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific Kia model for the correct transmission fluid check/fill procedures.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10174520-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10174520-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2020 KIA CADENZA
- 2010 to 2020 KIA FORTE
- 2014 KIA K900
- 2015 to 2020 KIA K900
- 2017 to 2020 KIA NIRO
- 2005 to 2020 KIA OPTIMA
- 2011 to 2020 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
- 2006 to 2020 KIA RIO
- 2006 to 2020 KIA SEDONA
- 2021 KIA SELTOS
- 2011 to 2020 KIA SORENTO
- 2010 to 2021 KIA SOUL

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023582](/recalls/tc/2023582.md), 2023-10-27: Powertrain
- [23V724000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V724000.md), 2023-10-26: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- [2023423](/recalls/tc/2023423.md), 2023-08-01: Powertrain
- [23V534000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V534000.md), 2023-07-31: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
- [2022453](/recalls/tc/2022453.md), 2022-08-10: Powertrain
- [22V612000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V612000.md), 2022-08-10: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- [2020369](/recalls/tc/2020369.md), 2020-08-12: Powertrain
- [20V459000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V459000.md), 2020-08-05: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- [2020310](/recalls/tc/2020310.md), 2020-07-07: Powertrain
- [20V389000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V389000.md), 2020-07-02: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SC199\_OWNR\_SP2\_3](/bulletins/11029040.md), 2026-02-25, Emissions: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(SC199 FL301\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission \(IVT\) on certain 2021 MY Seltos vehicles.
- [SC199\_OWNR\_SK3\_3](/bulletins/11029039.md), 2026-02-25, Emissions: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(SC199 FL301\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission \(IVT\) on certain 2020\-2021 MY Soul vehicles.
- [SC199\_OWNR\_BD\_3](/bulletins/11029037.md), 2026-02-25, Emissions: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(SC199 FL301\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission \(IVT\) on certain 2019\-2020 MY Forte vehicles.
- [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.
- [SC297\_OWNR\_201](/bulletins/11016935.md), 2025-04-10, Service campaign: POWER TRAIN. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(SC297\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the AWD Control Unit in certain 2021\-2023 MY Seltos all\-wheel drive \(AWD\) vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 36 states or District of Columbia with significant snowfall. Kia dealers will also install a cover over the AWD Control Unit for improved protection against water intrusion.
- [TSB\_TRA113](/bulletins/11008193.md), 2024-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSMISSIONS WITH ISG/EOP \- This bulletin provides information related to the replacement or servicing of transmission assemblies on all Kia vehicles equipped with Idle\-Stop\-Go \(ISG\) and High\-Flow Electric Oil Pump \(HF EOP\). The HF EOP protective connector cover may NOT have been installed on a new or remanufactured transmission during assembly. The HF EOP connector may become contaminated with debris during shipping and/or with oil/coolant during installation.
- [TSB\_TRA109](/bulletins/11004930.md), 2024-07-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT: This bulletin provides information to replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission \(IVT\) Oil Pressure Sensor \(OPS\) on some 2018\-2024MY vehicles listed on page 3 equipped with IVT. The affected vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) illuminated on the instrument cluster with DTCs P084500, P084600, and/or P0867XX present with no drivability concerns due to a failed IVT oil pressure sensor.
- [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.
- [SC297\_TSB](/bulletins/10253539.md), 2024-05-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 4WD ECU INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT \(SC297\) \- This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace/repair the 4WD Electronic Control Unit \(ECU\) and wire harness and also to install a protective cover over the 4WD ECU on certain 2021\-2023MY Seltos \(SP2\) All\-Wheel Drive \(AWD\) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through March 2, 2023 that were originally sold or are currently registered in one of 36 states and the District of Columbia with significant snowfall \(AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY\). In the 36 states and District of Columbia with significant snowfall, snow may be tracked into the driver’s footwell area. Meltwater from this snow may enter the 4WD ECU located under the driver’s seat and, over time, damage the 4WD ECU circuit board components. This can lead to the illumination of the 4WD Warning Light and deactivation of the vehicle’s 4WD feature. If this occurs, the vehicle can continue to be driven in the front\-wheel drive mode. This service campaign is to improve protection of the 4WD ECU against water intrusion.
- [TSB\_TRA105\_R1](/bulletins/10253007.md), 2024-05-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 4WD COUPLING NOISE INSPECTION AND SNAP RING REPLACEMENT \- 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 inspect for a knocking/clicking noise present in the rear of the vehicle during low\-speed driving \(25MPH or less\) on some 2020\-2022MY Kia vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive \(AWD\). The 4WD coupling snap ring may have excessive play between the drive gear set shaft and coupling flange.

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