Service bulletin TSB_ELE250_R2

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10240316
Published by NHTSA	2023-08-03
Manufacturer's number	TSB_ELE250_R2
Manufacturer's date	2023-07-13
NHTSA component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY FUNCTION (SA492) - 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 update the Display Audio 2.0V software for the wireless Apple CarPlay function on the 2022MY models listed below that may exhibit disconnection of wireless phone projection due to interference from wireless signals in certain areas.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories

Vehicles listed
KIA CARNIVAL	2022
KIA NIRO	2022
KIA NIRO PHEV	2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
KIA SELTOS	2022

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
24V358000	2024-05-21. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION
2024093	2024-02-14. Electrical
2023149	2023-03-17. Electrical

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
WTY048_TSB	2026-09-02. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HORN ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY048) - This bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY048) to inspect and, if necessary, replace both the high-pitch and low-pitch horn assemblies on certain 2022-2024MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through July 4, 2024. The affected vehicles may experience a distorted or inoperative horn sound caused by excessive moisture and dust exposure over time. The warranty coverage for repairs related to the horn assembly has been extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
WTY048_QA	2026-09-02. Warranty extension. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY048) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY048.
WTY048_OWNR	2026-09-02. Warranty extension. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY048) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly in certain 2022-2024 MY Carnival vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address a horn sound malfunction condition free of charge at no cost to the customer.
WTY048_DPSM	2026-09-02. Warranty extension. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY048) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly for certain 2022-2024 MY Carnival vehicles manufactured from January 4, 2021 through July 4, 2024, from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address a horn sound malfunction condition.
WTY048_DP	2026-09-02. Warranty extension. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY048) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is s extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly for certain 2022-2024 MY Carnival vehicles manufactured from January 4, 2021 through July 4, 2024, from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address a horn sound malfunction condition.
TSB_CLI049_R2	2026-09-02. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - 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 regarding the partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~ Soul EV (PS EV), 2017MY~ Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV), 2022MY~ EV6 (CV), 2021MY~ Sorento (MQ4 HEV/PHEV), 2023MY~ Sportage (NQ5 HEV/PHEV), and 2023MY~ Niro (SG2 EV/HEV/PHEV) vehicles.
PI2603_TSB	2026-06-17. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: BMS BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2603) - This bulletin provides information regarding a Battery Management System (BMS) software update for certain 2020–2022MY Niro (DE EV) vehicles produced from June 2, 2020, through November 8, 2021. Kia has developed improved battery health monitoring software to enhance the BMS diagnostic performance of the high-voltage battery (HVB) cells produced by a specific supplier in the subject vehicles. This improved software will enhance the long-term issue detection capabilities of the high-voltage battery in the subject vehicles.
PI2603_OWNR	2026-06-17. Other. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2603) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to update the battery management system (BMS) software to enhance battery diagnostic performance in certain 2020-2022 MY Niro EV vehicles.
PI2603_QA	2026-06-17. Other. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2603) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign PI2603.
PI2603_DPSM	2026-06-17. Other. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (PI2603) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to update the battery management system (BMS) software to enhance battery diagnostic performance in certain 2020-2022 MY Niro EV vehicles manufactured from June 2, 2020 through November 8, 2021.