KIA
SC335_TSB
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2025-02-13
- Received by NHTSA
- 2025-02-26
- NHTSA record numbers
- 11014552
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BMS S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1BB2 (SC335) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Battery Management System ‘BMS’ software logic on certain 2023-2024MY Sportage HEV (NQ5 HEV) vehicles produced from February 15, 2022 to October 28, 2023, and 2023-2024MY Niro HEV (SG2 HEV) vehicles produced from June 21, 2022 through February 6, 2023. Due to a software issue, the Battery Management System (BMS) may inadvertently overcharge the 12V Lithium battery. If the 12V Lithium battery becomes overcharged, the subject vehicles may experience a reduction in motive power accompanied by the ‘Check Hybrid System, Stop Safely’ warning message, Hybrid system warning lamp, Service warning lamp, Charging system warning lamp, and a rapid beeping sound for approximately ten (10) seconds. (Note: This Voluntary Service Campaign supersedes ELE318/SA553).
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| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | NIRO | 2024 |
| Kia | NIRO | 2023 |
| Kia | SPORTAGE HYBRID | 2024 |
| Kia | SPORTAGE HYBRID | 2023 |