Check a VIN

December 20, 2023 Service bulletin

Voluntary emissions service campaign: theta 2.0L t-gdi ECM software logic improvement (SC279)

Kia technical service bulletin SC279_TSB for 2018-2021 Kia Stinger.

Bulletin number
SC279_TSB
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA 2.0L T-GDI ECM SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC279) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software logic of the engine control module (ECM) with an improved version on 2018-2021MY Stinger (CK) vehicles equipped with a Theta 2.0L T-GDI ULEV engine manufactured from September 29, 2017 through January 20, 2021. The subject vehicles may have engine calibrations that were not optimized for emissions standards under certain specific conditions, which may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards (such as NMOG (Non-Methane Organic Gas) and CO (Carbon Monoxide) during IUVP (In-Use Verification Program). To ensure compliance with emissions regulations, apply the improved logic to the ‘ENGINE’ system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 50 complaints in the engine category.

Vehicles covered

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Kia Stinger?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history