April 20, 2021 Service bulletin

Theta 2.4L MPI - knock sensor detection system (KSDS) ECU logic improvement (PI2103)

Kia technical service bulletin PI2103_TSB for 2011-2013 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number: PI2103_TSB
Component: Engine and engine cooling
Summary: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: THETA 2.4L MPI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2103) - 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 certain 2011-2013MY Sportage (SL) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L MPI engines, produced from May 6, 2010 through October 7, 2013.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 727 complaints in the engine category.

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