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December 4, 2018 Service bulletin

Vehicle product improvement campaign - knock sensor detection system - ECU logic improvement (PI1802)

Kia technical service bulletin VPI1802_TSB_R3 for 2015-2016 Kia Sorento, 2014-2016 Kia Optima and 2014-2016 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
VPI1802_TSB_R3
Component
Electrical system
Summary
VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage

Owners of these vehicles have filed 507 complaints in the electrical category.

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