# Service bulletin TSB\_BOD055\_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: 10201529
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-10\-02
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\_BOD055\_R1
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-09\-13
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

## NHTSA's summary

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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10201529-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10201529-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Body and frame, Lighting

## Vehicles listed

- 2004 to 2009 KIA AMANTI
- 2008 KIA BORREGO
- 2009 to 2010 KIA BORREGO
- 2012 KIA BORREGO
- 2014 to 2020 KIA CADENZA
- 2021 KIA CADENZA
- 1998 to 1999 KIA CARNIVAL
- 2022 KIA CARNIVAL
- 2009 KIA FORTE
- 2010 to 2021 KIA FORTE
- 2010 to 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
- 2016 KIA FORTE KOUP
- 2021 to 2022 KIA K5
- 2014 KIA K900
- 2015 to 2020 KIA K900
- 2021 KIA K900
- 2004 to 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA
- 2017 to 2021 KIA NIRO
- 2019 to 2020 KIA NIRO EV
- 2017 KIA NIRO HYBRID
- 2017 to 2018 KIA NIRO PHEV
- 2020 KIA NIRO PHEV
- 2019 KIA NIRO PLUG\-IN HYBRID
- 2001 to 2020 KIA OPTIMA
- 2011 to 2020 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
- 2016 to 2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV
- 2000 KIA RIO
- 2001 to 2021 KIA RIO
- 2001 to 2004 KIA RIO CINCO
- 2008 to 2009 KIA RIO5
- 2007 to 2011 KIA RONDO
- 2002 to 2012 KIA SEDONA
- 2014 to 2021 KIA SEDONA
- 2002 to 2004 KIA SEDONA EX
- 2021 KIA SELTOS
- 1997 to 2001 KIA SEPHIA
- 2002 to 2003 KIA SEPHIA
- 2003 to 2009 KIA SORENTO
- 2010 KIA SORENTO
- 2011 to 2021 KIA SORENTO
- 2021 KIA SORENTO HYBRID
- 2010 to 2021 KIA SOUL
- 2014 to 2020 KIA SOUL EV
- 1998 to 1999 KIA SPECTRA
- 2000 to 2009 KIA SPECTRA
- 2006 to 2008 KIA SPECTRA5
- 1997 to 2003 KIA SPORTAGE
- 2005 to 2022 KIA SPORTAGE
- 2018 to 2022 KIA STINGER
- 2020 to 2022 KIA TELLURIDE
- 2018 KIA redundant NIRO

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023556](/recalls/tc/2023556.md), 2023-10-16: Structure
- [23V692000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V692000.md), 2023-10-13: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- [2023476](/recalls/tc/2023476.md), 2023-08-28: Structure
- [2023449](/recalls/tc/2023449.md), 2023-08-11: Lights And Instruments
- [22V560000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V560000.md), 2022-08-01: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- [2022124](/recalls/tc/2022124.md), 2022-03-16: Structure
- [2021574](/recalls/tc/2021574.md), 2021-09-17: Lights And Instruments
- [21V725000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V725000.md), 2021-09-17: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- [2021504](/recalls/tc/2021504.md), 2021-08-10: Structure
- [2018610](/recalls/tc/2018610.md), 2018-11-02: Lights And Instruments

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SC330\_OWNR\_301](/bulletins/11037563.md), 2026-09-30, Service campaign: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(SC330 Flight 301\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi\-function switch knob with improved parts on certain 2016\-2018 MY Sorento vehicles.
- [CS2312\_TSB\_R2](/bulletins/11034003.md), 2026-06-18, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2312\) \- 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 20, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) did 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, 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.
- [WTY031\_TSB\_R2](/bulletins/11033996.md), 2026-06-18, Warranty extension: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR \(WTY031\) \- 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 associated with the ‘Multifunction Switch Warranty Extension Program’ \(WTY031\) to repair the multifunction switch knob on 2016\-2018MY Sorento \(UMa\) vehicles, produced at Kia Georgia from October 27, 2014 through March 7, 2018, which may exhibit an intermittent headlamp flickering. The vehicle’s warranty for this issue will be extended from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
- [TSB\_BOD336](/bulletins/11033934.md), 2026-06-17, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT \- This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019\-2024MY Kia vehicles listed below. On affected vehicles, the stored key code may not correspond to the mechanical key profile, which can result in incorrect key cutting when the original key is lost or damaged.
- [CS2311\_TSB\_R4](/bulletins/11033803.md), 2026-06-12, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. 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 20, 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\_CS2312\_R1](/bulletins/11028908.md), 2026-02-19, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2312\) \- 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 20, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whole Integrated Body control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) did receive the Ant\-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, 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\_OWNR\_PC201](/bulletins/11026989.md), 2026-01-05, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(CS2311\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. Kia has developed a new zinc\-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade and can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Prior notifications stated that this modification had to be performed by July 1, 2025, but the subject vehicles are now eligible until March 31, 2027, to have the ignition cylinder protector installed—if requested—at no cost through an authorized Kia dealership. \(Mailing of these notifications to vehicle owners will be completed from December 19, 2025 through December 31, 2025\)
- [CS2312\_OWNR](/bulletins/11026980.md), 2026-01-05, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \(CS2312\) \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method has been made available to owners of eligible Kia model vehicles free of charge at authorized Kia dealers since 2023. In addition to the anti\-theft software, a new zinc\-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade has been developed and can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Because the subject Kia vehicles were not factory\-equipped with an engine immobilizer and were previously eligible for the software upgrade, these vehicles are eligible until March 31, 2027, to have the ignition cylinder protector installed—if requested—at no cost through an authorized Kia dealership. \(Mailing of these notifications to vehicle owners will be completed from December 17, 2025 through February 27, 2026\)
- [TSB\_CS2312](/bulletins/11026825.md), 2025-12-24, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2312\) \- This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 19, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) did 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, 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\_SC334\_R1](/bulletins/11022353.md), 2025-09-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; SERVICE BRAKES. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN UNDERBODY INSPECTION \& ANTI\-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION \(SC334\) \- 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 apply additional anti\-corrosion material to underbody components, including inspection/replacement of the brake line\(s\), on certain 2014\-2019MY Soul \(PS\) vehicles produced from July 21, 2013 through December 24, 2018, and were originally sold or are currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV.

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