PI2002B_QA_U1
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: PI2002B_QA_U1
Product improvement campaign: question and answer - this document is the question and answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the product improvement (pi2002b). The warranty coverage information has been update
Models from 2016
2016 KIA SOUL |
Models from 2015
2015 KIA SOUL |
Models from 2014
2014 KIA SOUL |
March 22, 2021 UPDATED WARRANTY COVERAGE Upon completion of this Product Improvement Campaign, Kia will extend the warranty coverage for the engine long block assembly to 15 years from the date the vehicle was first put into service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first for both new and subsequent vehicle owners. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE - KSDS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – PI2002B August 27, 2020 Q1. What sort of campaign is Kia conducting? A1. Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to update the software for the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. Q2. What vehicles are affected by this campaign? A2. All 2014-2016 MY Kia Soul vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI engine and manufactured from July 21, 2013 through August 11, 2016. Q3. Why is Kia conducting a Product Improvement Campaign? A3. Kia has developed Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) that detects vibrations indicating the onset of excessive connecting rod bearing wear. The KSDS is designed to alert the driver at an early stage of bearing wear before the occurrence of severe engine damage, including engine failure. Q4. Can you describe the Product Improvement Campaign? A4. Kia has instructed its Kia dealers to perform the software update on the Engine Control Unit (“ECU”) to Protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. Upon completion of this Product Improvement Campaign, Kia will extend the warranty coverage for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years starting from the date of first service or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first for both new and used vehicle owners. Q5. Will this cost vehicle owners any money? A5. No. It will not cost the customer any money to have the Product Improvement Campaign performed. Q6. How long will the repair take? A6. The time it takes to perform the repair can vary depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, therefore, an appointment is recommended. Q7. How will owners of the affected vehicles be notified? A7. Kia will be notifying owners of the affected vehicles by first-class mail beginning on August 28, 2020. Q8. Where were the vehicles produced? A8. The affected vehicles were produced at several Kia assembly plants in Korea. Q9. How many vehicles are included? A9. Approximately 195,544 vehicles are included in this campaign. Q10. Are there any restrictions on an owner’s eligibility? A10. No. Q11. If a customer has an immediate question, where can they get further information? A11. They can contact their local Kia dealership or call Kia’s Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-333-4542 (Monday through Friday, 5AM to 6PM, Pacific Standard Time), or contact us via the Owner’s Section of www.kia.com. Page 2 of 2