NHTSA ID Number: 11017109
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_ENG222_R8
TSB/Document Date: 2025-04-18
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the table on pages 9 and 10 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
TSB: ENG222 (Rev 8) Multiple Models December 2020
1
2.5
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2
(Normal Consumption)
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
Engine R&R
Qty
11.5
M/H
11.9
M/H
10.4
M/H
1.6L T-GDI
1
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SUBJECT:
Claim
Type
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES
Model
Causal
P/N
Qty
SP2
(21MY)
FWD
SP2
(21MY)
AWD
UB
(1217MY)
Repair
Labor Op
Op
Replacement
Description
Code
Time
P/N
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
Engine R&R
21000F40
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
Engine R&R
21000F61
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
Engine R&R
21000F41
Qty
10.6
M/H
10.9
M/H
9.7
M/H
Refer to EPC
(Gamma)
Short Block
YD
(1417MY)
YDm
(1718MY)
PS
W
(1719MY)
Piston
Ring
(Refer to
EPC)
0
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
Engine R&R
21000F42
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
Engine R&R
21000F43
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
Engine R&R
21000F65
AM
Vehicle In (3) Oil
(12-
Consumption Test #2 +
13MY)
Engine R&R
BDm
Vehicle In (3) Oil
(19-
Consumption Test #2 +
24MY)
Engine R&R
JF HEV
Vehicle In (3) Oil
(16-
Consumption Test #2 +
20MY)
Engine R&R
21000F44
21000F46
10.6
M/H
1.6L MPI/GDI
1.6L T-GDI
10.6
M/H
10.2
M/H
9.9
M/H
9.7
M/H
Refer to EPC
21000F47
11.5
(Nu)
M/H
Short Block Assy
1
2.0L MPI
YD
Vehicle In (3) Oil
(14-
Consumption Test #2 +
18MY)
Engine R&R
YDm
Vehicle In (3) Oil
(17-
Consumption Test #2 +
18MY)
Engine R&R
21000F50
21000F51
9.8
M/H
9.8
M/H
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ENG222 (Rev 8) Multiple Models December 2020
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SUBJECT:
Claim
Type
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES
Model
P/N
Qty
Repair
Labor Op
Op
Replacement
Description
Code
Time
P/N
CK
(1821MY)
RWD
Consumption Test #2 +
CK
(1821MY)
AWD
Consumption Test #2 +
MQ4a
(21MY)
FWD
Consumption Test #2 +
MQ4a
(21MY)
AWD
W
Causal
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Engine R&R
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
21000F64
Engine R&R
Consumption Test #2 +
EPC)
21000F55
Engine R&R
Vehicle In (3) Oil
UN
(0910MY)
Consumption Test #2 +
21000F56
Engine R&R
Vehicle In (3) Oil
21000F57
Engine R&R
DE HEV
0
Vehicle In (3) Oil
Consumption Test #2 +
Engine R&R
10.8
M/H
11.2
M/H
(Theta)
Short Block
1
2.0L/2.4L
10.2
M/H
12.3
M/H
10.1
M/H
Refer to EPC
21000F58
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ENG222 (Rev 8) Multiple Models December 2020
11.9
M/H
2.0L T-GDI
Vehicle In (3) Oil
(Refer to
11.6
M/H
Refer to EPC
Vehicle In (3) Oil
0
Consumption Test #2 +
20MY)
21000F54
Engine R&R
TF HEV
(1116MY)
(17-
21000F63
Engine R&R
Ring
TD
(1013MY)
21000F52
Qty
11.3
(Kappa)
M/H
Short Block
1.6L GDI
1
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SUBJECT:
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION - NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION APPENDIX
Expense
Description
Sublet code / Part Number
Expense policies and requirements
Refer to Kia
chemicals
Refer to page 7-8 of TSB for recommended TOTAL
program for synthetic oil
engine oil products. Charge quantity needed for
part numbers provided by
“Oil Top-Off” or Oil change for engine replacement
Kia.
according to technician repair comments.
Sublet
Limit/Quantity
5 QT max.
Sold in case of 4
Combustion
Cleaning Fluid
PN: UM024 CH280
Refer to page 9 of TSB
Max 1 bottle
per vehicle claim
Refer to page 7-8 of TSB. If recommended product
Engine Oil
Reimbursement
Sublet Code “X1”
is not used charge for other brand up to maximum
allowance. For “Oil Top-Off”, charge up to $7.50
per quart.
$50.00 for
engine R&R
$7.50 p/QT. for
engine oil top-off
If necessary, for combustion cleaning and engine
Substitute
Transportation
Sublet Code “RX”
R&R, follow normal service procedures according
Refer to section
to WCPM section 2.2.12 for rental/rideshare
6.11 of SPPM
expense reimbursement.
Note: Attach a copy of the entire RO using attachment type “XX-Other”.
IMPORTANT: Claim Submission Information
•
Confirm Warranty Coverage Validation (KDealer+).
•
Engine replacement requires TL PWA with Oil Consumption results.
•
Dealer repair order documentation must support the repair sequence per flowchart
•
First visit
•
Second visit
•
Third visit
•
Manually enter all warranty claim entries and expenses into each claim
•
Provide clear and concise notes i.e. customer concern, cause, correction
•
A copy of the entire RO is necessary for claim submission. Use attachment code “XX-Other”.
•
Confirm claim totals prior to claim submission
For any questions pertaining to claim entry, please create a warranty web case for assistance prior to
claim submission.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ENG222 (Rev 8) Multiple Models December 2020
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2025-04-03
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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