2010 Kia Forte TSBs

85 manufacturer communications for the 2010 Kia Forte sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2010 Forte problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

85Communications

What the bulletins cover

Electrical28 bulletins
Engine26 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain16 bulletins
Steering9 bulletins
Body & structure9 bulletins
Wheels & tires5 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 85 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Electrical · Engine PI2102_OWNR_501 March 4, 2026

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102 FLIGHT #501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped…

Driver assistance PS797 December 9, 2025

PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the…

Electrical · Engine PI2102_OWNR_401 July 1, 2025

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter MPI…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB_TRA046_R5 April 17, 2025

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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 relating to the correct…

Engine PI2102YZ_TSB_R1 November 7, 2024

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2102Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in…

Engine PI2102_OWNR_301 November 5, 2024

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in (PI2101) titled “Knock Sensor Detection…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB_TRA046_R4 May 16, 2024

This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.

Engine PI2102_OWNR_201 March 5, 2024

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte & Forte Koup vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter engines to…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB_TRA046_R3 November 18, 2022

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. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable…

Engine PI2102YZ_TSB June 9, 2022

SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2102Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in (PI2102) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement" for 2010-2011MY…

Steering TSB_CHA084_R8 October 5, 2021

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - 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…

Electrical · Body & structure TSB_BOD055_R1 September 13, 2021

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - 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 relating…

Engine · Transmission & drivetrain · Electrical TSB_ENG070R1_CLS May 19, 2021

TSB_ENG070_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

Transmission & drivetrain TSB_TRA026_CLSD May 7, 2021

TSB_TRA026_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

Engine · Visibility & wipers · Electrical TSB_BOD049_CLSD May 7, 2021

TSB_BOD049_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

Engine · Speed control · Electrical TSB_ENG051R1_CLS May 7, 2021

TSB_ENG051_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

Transmission & drivetrain · Electrical · Engine TSB_ENG059_CLSD May 7, 2021

TSB_ENG059_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

Electrical TSB_GEN031_CLSD May 7, 2021

TSB_GEN031_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

Engine · Electrical · Transmission & drivetrain TSB_ENG058_CLSD May 7, 2021

TSB_ENG058_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

Electrical · Transmission & drivetrain TSB_TRA030_CLSD May 7, 2021

TSB_TRA030_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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