March 18, 2020 Service bulletin

TSB

Kia technical service bulletin PI1806_TSB_R2 for 2020 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number: PI1806_TSB_R2
Component: Engine and engine cooling
Summary: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - Rev2 - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1806) - 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. This update is for some 2020MY Sportage (QL) produced from December 27, 2018 through September 18, 2019 equipped with 2.4L GDI and 2.0L T-GDI engines.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 90 complaints in the engine category.

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