# Service bulletin TSB\_TRA083

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: 10185033
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-01\-06
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\_TRA083
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-12\-16
- NHTSA component: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7\-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT \- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016\-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the table below, equipped with the 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission \(DCT\), which might exhibit clutch judder when accelerating from a stop. If the vehicle body vibrates without the steering wheel shuddering when performing creep driving test \(driving the vehicle up to 3mph\), the vehicle is exhibiting clutch judder. The creep test can be conducted by driving at a speed slower than 5 mph after releasing the brake.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185033-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10185033-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Steering, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 KIA FORTE
- 2019 to 2020 KIA FORTE
- 2016 to 2017 KIA OPTIMA
- 2017 KIA SOUL
- 2020 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
- [2020369](/recalls/tc/2020369.md), 2020-08-12: Powertrain
- [20V459000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V459000.md), 2020-08-05: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- [2018132](/recalls/tc/2018132.md), 2018-03-15: Powertrain
- [2016514](/recalls/tc/2016514.md), 2016-10-18: Powertrain
- [16V705000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V705000.md), 2016-10-03: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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.
- [CS2311\_TSB\_R3](/bulletins/11009080.md), 2024-10-23, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; STEERING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2311\) \- 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 install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 15, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) are not able to receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [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.
- [CS2311\_TSB\_R2](/bulletins/10250838.md), 2024-03-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; STRUCTURE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2311\) \- 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 install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 15, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) are not able to receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [TSB\_ELE320](/bulletins/10247556.md), 2024-01-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY \- This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020\-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an inaccurate map location, freezing AVN screen, or experiencing a delay when using Google Maps or Waze through wired Apple CarPlay.
- [CS2311\_TSB\_R1](/bulletins/10247554.md), 2024-01-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2311\) \- 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 install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 15, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) are not able to receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [CS2311\_TSB](/bulletins/10247553.md), 2024-01-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2311\) \- This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 13, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) are not able to receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.

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