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November 8, 2025 Service bulletin

Itm replacement and ECM logic improvement (CA2509)

Kia technical service bulletin TSB_ENG259_R1 for 2023 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
TSB_ENG259_R1 (CA2509)
Component
Engine
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ITM REPLACEMENT AND ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (CA2509) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to replace the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM) and then upgrade the Engine Control Module ‘ECM’ system software on certain vehicles, in the event the Multifunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P218100, P2181F0, and/or P2181F1 stored. This condition may occur due to degradation of the diaphragm inside the ITM. There are no drivability or other symptoms associated with this condition

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