# Service bulletin CS2308A\_OWNRVQ

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: 10237018
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-06\-01
- Manufacturer's number: CS2308A\_OWNRVQ
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-05\-23
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition system should a locked vehicle be the subject of a break\-in and theft attempt without the key. This software upgrade will be available to the customer free of charge for eighteen \(18\) months from the date of this letter. When the software upgrade is complete, Kia will also provide the customer with window stickers that can be applied to your vehicle to discourage a break\-in.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10237018-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10237018-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2012 KIA SEDONA
- 2014 KIA SEDONA

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2013324](/recalls/tc/2013324.md), 2013-09-25: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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.
- [CS2308\_TSB\_R6](/bulletins/11001599.md), 2024-06-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI\-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2308\) \- 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 In\-Panel Module \(IPM\) or Body Control Module \(BCM\) system on certain 2011\-2014MY Sedona \(VQ\) vehicles produced from March 3, 2010 through April 4, 2014 and certain 2015\-2021MY Sedona \(YP\) vehicles produced from July 29, 2014 through July 8, 2020, 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.
- [CS2308\_TSB\_R5](/bulletins/10251970.md), 2024-04-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI\-THEFT S/W LOGICUPGRADE \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2308\) \- 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 In\-Panel Module \(IPM\) or Body Control Module \(BCM\) system on certain 2011\-2014MY Sedona \(VQ\) vehicles produced from March 3, 2010 through April 4, 2014 and certain 2015\-2021MY Sedona \(YP\) vehicles produced from July 29, 2014 through July 8, 2020, 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.
- [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.
- [CS2308\_TSB\_R4](/bulletins/10249180.md), 2024-02-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI\-THEFT SOFTWARE LOGIC UPGRADE \& DECALL INSTALLATION \(CS2308\) \- 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 In\-Panel Module \(IPM\) or Body Control Module \(BCM\) system on certain 2011\-2014MY Sedona \(VQ\) vehicles produced from March 3, 2010 through April 4, 2014 and certain 2015\-2021MY Sedona \(YP\) vehicles produced from July 29, 2014 through July 8, 2020, 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.
- [CS2311B\_OWNRVQ](/bulletins/10247590.md), 2024-01-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI\-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia now has an additional vehicle modification available for installation to help deter or thwart attempted thefts. This modification consists of a theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and will be available to you free of charge for eighteen \(18\) months from the date of this letter.
- [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.
- [CS2308\_TSB\_R3](/bulletins/10242230.md), 2023-10-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI\-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI\-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2308\) \- 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 2011\-2014MY Sedona \(VQ\) vehicles produced from March 3, 2010 through April 4, 2014 and certain 2015\-2021MY Sedona \(YP\) vehicles produced from July 29, 2014 through July 8, 2020, 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.
- [CS2308A\_OWNR2](/bulletins/10241175.md), 2023-08-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE\-NOTIFICATION \- This document is the owner re\-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition system should a locked vehicle be the subject of a break\-in and theft attempt without the key. This software upgrade will be available to the customer free of charge for eighteen \(18\) months from the date of the original letter. When the software upgrade is complete, Kia will also provide the customer with window stickers that can be applied to the vehicle to discourage a break\-in.

JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10237018](/v1/bulletins/10237018)

[Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20CS2308A_OWNRVQ&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10237018&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20CS2308A_OWNRVQ)