Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 Carnival are official communications between Kia & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #TSB_FUE062_R2

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252112

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE062_R1

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250785

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE267

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220345

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 3.5L GDI ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA508) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG239

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214889

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting in use performance tracking emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #TSB_FUE062_R1

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250785

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE062

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227838

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #TSB_ENG239_R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235105

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #TSB_TRA046_R3

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226555

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB_ELE338

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253811

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0/AVN5W SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA569) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on Display Audio 2. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE062_R1

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250785

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R2

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250517

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - 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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE314

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243928

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242982

      This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241848

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ENG239_R1

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235105

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE289

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232940

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TIGHTENING OF IGNITION GROUND BOLTS (SA531) -This bulletin provides information to tighten the two (2) ignition ground bracket bolts on certain 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE062

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227838

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE263_R1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225561

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOW PITCH & HIGH PITCH HORN REPLACEMENT - 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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE266

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10224806

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0W SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR NETFLIX & Wi-Fi HOTSPOT FUNCTIONS ON RSE - This bulletin provides information to update the AVN 5 Wide software to improve Netflix and Wi-Fi functionality on some 2022-2023MY ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE267

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220345

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 3.5L GDI ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA508) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) on some 2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE209_R3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217892

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. Read More »

    • TSB #PS672_R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217891

      PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - 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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE263

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217682

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOW PITCH & HIGH PITCH HORN REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace both the low and high pitch horns on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through May 2, ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #PI2301A_OWNR

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244293

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_TSB_R2

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244288

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242577

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - PI2301 TEMPORARILY ON HOLD PENDING UPDATED PARTS. Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_OWNR_UPD

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242233

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_DP_UPD

      Date Announced:
      SEP 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242231

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the Dealer Principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_DPSM_UPD

      Date Announced:
      SEP 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242232

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_TSB

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240749

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - This bulletin provides information to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_OWNR

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240748

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_DP

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240745

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240746

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_QA

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240747

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2301). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_BOD311

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225560

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA510) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front door weatherstrip on some 2023MY Carnival (KA4) ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #TSB_BOD311

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225560

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA510) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front door weatherstrip on some 2023MY Carnival (KA4) ... Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #TSB_FUE062_R2

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252112

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_FUE062

      Date Announced:
      DEC 15, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10227838

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some ... Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #PI2301A_OWNR

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244293

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_TSB_R2

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244288

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_TSB_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242577

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - PI2301 TEMPORARILY ON HOLD PENDING UPDATED PARTS. Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_OWNR_UPD

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242233

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_DP_UPD

      Date Announced:
      SEP 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242231

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the Dealer Principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_DPSM_UPD

      Date Announced:
      SEP 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242232

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_TSB

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240749

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: INSTALLATION OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT PLATES FOR 2ND ROW SEAT OUTER RAILS (PI2301) - This bulletin provides information to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails in certain ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_OWNR

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240748

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat outer rails ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_DP

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240745

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel reinforcement plates on the second-row seat ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI2301_DPSM

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240746

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to install steel ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS672_R1

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217891

      PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - 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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242982

      This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241848

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #TSB_ELE303_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242982

      This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #PI2301_QA

      Date Announced:
      AUG 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240747

      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2301). Read More »