# Service bulletin CS2305\_TSB

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10234597
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-04\-22
- Manufacturer's number: CS2305\_TSB
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-04\-13
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI\-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2305\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) or Body Control Module \(BCM\) system on certain 2014\-2018MY Forte \(YD\), 2017\-2018MY Forte \(YDm\), and 2019\-2021MY Forte \(BDm\) vehicles produced within the dates outlined in page 10, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti\-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10234597-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10234597-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2021 KIA FORTE
- 2014 to 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
- 2016 to 2017 KIA FORTE KOUP

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2015015](/recalls/tc/2015015.md), 2015-01-16: Electrical
- [15V015000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V015000.md), 2015-01-16: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_ENG263](/bulletins/11036452.md), 2026-08-28, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MISFIRE CONCERN DUE TO OVERRUNNING ALTERNATOR DECOUPLER \- This bulletin provides information to address unresolved misfire events on some 2020–2024MY Forte \(BDm\) produced from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024, and 2020–2022MY Soul \(SK3\) vehicles produced from November 1, 2018 through May 31, 2022 equipped with a Gamma 1.6L T‑GDI engine. In certain cases, misfire symptoms may persist after completing normal diagnostic procedures and replacing ignition‑related components \(spark plugs, ignition coils, and fuel injectors\). If misfire concerns remain after these repairs are performed, excessive torsional oscillation of the Overrunning Alternator Decoupler \(OAD\) pulley may be the contributing factor. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the OAD pulley with the updated Overrunning Alternator Pulley \(OAP\) kit and associated damper components.
- [TSB\_ELE422](/bulletins/11033217.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM \- This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles \(2021\-2026MY All Models\).
- [PI2106\_OWNR\_501](/bulletins/11030378.md), 2026-04-01, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(PI2106 FLIGHT 501\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2017\-2018 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with 2.0\-liter Nu GDI engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit \(“ECU”\).
- [PI2105\_OWNR\_501](/bulletins/11030343.md), 2026-03-31, Other: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(PI2105 FLIGHT 501\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2016 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.0\-liter GDI engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit \(“ECU”\).
- [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.
- [PI2106\_OWNR\_401](/bulletins/11021640.md), 2025-08-06, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(PI2106\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2017\-2018 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with 2.0\-liter Nu GDI engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit \(“ECU”\).
- [PI2105\_OWNR\_401](/bulletins/11021052.md), 2025-07-31, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(PI2105\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2016 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.0\-liter GDI engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit \(“ECU”\).
- [TSB\_ELE378](/bulletins/11015973.md), 2025-03-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET \(SA611\) \- This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016\-2025MY Kia vehicles listed on page 3 that are equipped with Kia Connect Services. The affected vehicles may encounter the following issues: remote Start/Climate Control function not working, vehicle Status on the Kia Access App not updating, connected routing not functioning properly.
- [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.
- [CS2305\_TSB\_R5](/bulletins/11001596.md), 2024-06-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI\-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2305\) \- 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 the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) or Body Control Module \(BCM\) system on certain 2014\-2018MY Forte \(YD\), 2017\-2018MY Forte \(YDm\), and 2019\-2021MY Forte \(BDm\) vehicles produced within the dates outlined in page 13, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti\-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation which activates when the vehicle is locked with the use of the key fob.

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