Pitstop: digital key 2 touch guide

Bulletin number

PS737

Component

Electrical system

Summary

PITSTOP: DIGITAL KEY 2 TOUCH GUIDE - This Pitstop provides information on activating Digital Key 2 Touch for smartphone devices or card key, available on certain 2023MY Niro EV, PHEV, HEV (SG2 EV P/HEV) and Telluride (ON) vehicles. Using the Kia Access App, customers can activate Digital Key 2 Touch which allows them to use a compatible Apple® or Samsung® smartphone device as a key, eliminating the need to use their key fob. Users can simply touch the door handle with their smartphone or card key to unlock door(s) then place the phone onto the Wireless Phone Charging Pad to 'START' the vehicle. Digital keys from smartphone devices can also be shared remotely with family and friends while the owner controls the level of access to the vehicle.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints in the electrical category.