NHTSA ID Number: 11021859
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_ELE385
TSB/Document Date: 2025-08-13
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BODY DOMAIN CONTROLLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507) - This bulletin provides information regarding the Body Domain Control unit (BDC) on certain 2025MY K4 (CL4) vehicles manufactured from June 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025. Due to a communication issue between the key fob and the BDC, the affected vehicles may exhibit a NO START condition when the ignition 'START' button is pressed accompanied by the inability to move the shifter out of the Park (P) position; however, all other Key Fob functions such as the Lock/Unlock, Trunk Release, Alarm and Remote Start continue to operate normally.
GROUP
MODEL
ELE
2025MY
K4 (CL4)
NUMBER
DATE
385
August 2025
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
BODY DOMAIN CONTROLLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
This bulletin provides information regarding the Body Domain Control unit (BDC) on certain 2025MY K4 (CL4)
vehicles manufactured from June 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025. Due to a communication issue between the
key fob and the BDC, the affected vehicles may exhibit a NO START condition when the ignition 'START'
button is pressed accompanied by the inability to move the shifter out of the Park (P) position; however, all
other Key Fob functions such as the Lock/Unlock, Trunk Release, Alarm and Remote Start continue to operate
normally. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to replace the Body Domain Control unit ‘BDC’.
Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
NOTICE
A Technical Service Bulletin is a field fix repair program without customer notification that may be
performed during the warranty period.
This bulletin should only be performed with valid customer complaint of vehicle not starting when
pressing the ‘START’ Button and/or the vehicle does not recognize key fob.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on KDealer+ (Service → Warranty Coverage → Warranty
Coverage Inquiry. If CA2507 is complete, subsequent or follow-up concerns must be addressed
according to normal Service/Warranty Guidelines.
A printed copy is for reference only; publication information can be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information. After logging in kdealer.com, the newest technical
publications are listed in ‘Service Releases’ and has the latest service information that has been released.
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BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
SUBJECT:
Repair Procedure:
IMPORTANT
Customer complaint of the vehicle not start when pressing the ‘START’ button and/or the vehicle
does not recognize the key fob MUST be stated in the opening RO and Claim Notes.
ALL keys MUST be present at the time of the Smart Key Code Saving procedure. Any keys NOT
present will NOT programmed to the vehicle and will be inoperable.
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal
(A).
2.
Remove the front weather strip (B) from the
right front door opening.
3.
Remove the floor console button panel (C).
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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SUBJECT:
4.
BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
Remove the floor console assembly (D) by
referring to “Body (Interior / Exterior /
Electrical) → Floor Console → Floor Console
Assembly → Removal and Installation” in the
applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
Note: Front seats removed for illustration purposes only.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the two
(2) console screws (E).
5a.
Disconnect
the
floor
console
extension
connector (F).
5b.
If equipped, disconnect the wireless power
charger (WPC) connector (G).
6.
Remove the screw and detach the two (2)
retaining clips at the top right corner of the
crash pad lower panel (H).
Note: The crash pad lower panel (H) does
NOT need to be removed.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SUBJECT:
BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
7.
Remove the upper steering column cover (I).
8.
Remove the right side crash pad side cover (J).
9a.
Disengage the four (4) retianing clips to
remove the hazard switch cover (K).
9b.
Loosen the screw to remove the crash pad
lower garnish (L).
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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SUBJECT:
10.
BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
Loosen the five (5) screws to remove the crash
pad air vent (M).
TECH TIP
The crash pad upper garnish (N) does
NOT need to be separated from the
crash pad air vent (M).
11.
Loosen the two (2) screws to remove the
heater and air conditioning controller (O).
12.
Remove the glove box (P) by referring to “Body
(Interior / Exterior / Electrical) → Crash Pad →
Glove Box → Removal and Installation” in the
applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
13.
Loosen the five (5) nuts and nine (9) screws to
remove the crash pad center panel (Q).
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
SUBJECT:
14a.
Remove the bracket (R) connecting the ccNC
unit to the BDC unit.
Tightening torque for nut/bolt:
4.8 – 7.3 lb.ft (6.6 – 9.9 N.m)
14b.
Loosen the two (2) bolts and nut to remove the
connected car navigation cockpit unit ‘ccNC’
(S).
Tightening torque for nut/bolt:
5.1 – 8.0 lb.ft (6.9– 10.8 N.m)
14c.
Release the wiring harness clips at the top
ccNC unit bracket to allow for additional slack.
14d.
Lower the ccNC unit (S) and then disconnect
the connectors.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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SUBJECT:
14e.
BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
Route the wiring harness (T) through the cowl
cross bar assembly as shown.
15.
Disconnect the antenna (U) and related
connectors from the BDC (V).
NOTICE
The antenna does NOT need to be
removed from the vehicle.
16.
Loosen the two (2) BDC (V) retaining bolts and
replace the BDC with a new part.
TECH TIP
Remove
the
underneath
BDC
the
by
cowl
lowering
cross
bar
assembly.
Tightening torque for nut/bolt:
4.8 – 7.3 lb.ft (6.6– 9.9 N.m)
17.
Reinstall all other removed parts in reverse
order of removal.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
SUBJECT:
Additional KDS Procedures:
IMPORTANT
Using KDS, perform the following steps outlined in pages 8-10.
Note: Some models may not require that all KDS function operation be performed/completed.
18.
Using the KDS 2.0, perform the Variant Coding
by referring to “Expert Diagnosis → S/W
Management → BDC-BCM – Body Domain
Controller-Body Control Module → Variant
Coding”.
19a.
Using the KDS 2.0, perform the Smart Key
Code Saving by referring to “Expert Diagnosis
→ S/W Management → BDC-SMK
- Body
Domain Controller-Smart Key (ESCL) → Smart
Key Code Saving”.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
SUBJECT:
19b.
Retrieve the PIN Code by referring to
“KDealer+ → Vehicle Info → Search Key/PIN
Code”.
19c.
Input PIN code and select ‘OK’.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
SUBJECT:
20.
Using the KDS 2.0 and TPMS Communication
Interface
(SST#
GIT0TKDNN200),
GITG0TKNMK01
perform
the
or
ID
Writing by referring to “Expert Diagnosis →
S/W Management → BDC-TPMS – Body
Domain Controller-Tire Pressure Monitoring
System → Wheel Sensor ID Writing”.
21.
Using the KDS 2.0, performing the Learning
Mode by referring to “Expert Diagnosis → S/W
Management → BDC-IAU – Body Domain
Controller-Identity
Authentication
Unit
→
Learning Mode”.
22.
If applicable, perform Over The Air (OTA)
controller S/W update with KDS 2.0.
23.
Confirm normal vehicle operation.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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SUBJECT:
BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
K4 (CL4)
June 01, 2024 to May 01, 2025
REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name
Part Number
Kia
Diagnostic System (KDS)
N/A
Figure
KDS + VCI
GITG0TKNMK01
TPMS Communication
Located
Or
Interface
Comments
SHOP
GIT0TKDNN200
REQUIRED PART:
Part Name
Part Number
Figure
Qty.
95400 GG101QQK
1
95400 GG201QQK
1
Body Domain Controller
(BDC)
Note: The replacement part numbers will require a VIN entry for parts ordering. DO NOT order these
parts for stocking purposes, related to this Customer Action. Supply is very limited. Until part supply
stabilizes, please confirm availability before scheduling customers. Please be sure to expedite warranty
filing.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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SUBJECT:
BODY DOMAIN CONTROLER (BDC) REPLACEMENT (CA2507)
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Qty.
Repair
Labor Op
Op
Replacement
Description
Code
Time
P/N
Body Domain
V
95400 GG100
0
Control Unit (BDC)
Replacement
250M08R0
1.8
M/H
Qty.
95400 GG101QQK
Or
1
95400 GG201QQK
Note: The Operation Code listed above accounts for the time required to complete all the steps outlined
in this repair procedure. Technicians must verify and perform all applicable KDS updates. Please note
that some updates may not apply to the specific VIN. When substitute transportation is provided,
manually enter sublet code ‘X2’ for rental expense reimbursement or one roundtrip rideshare expense.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE385 K4 (CL4) August 2025
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TSB/Document ID: TSB_ELE385
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2025-08-07
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: CA2507
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MFR Component System: ELE
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