NHTSA ID Number: 11030345
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_ELE394
TSB/Document Date: 2026-03-31
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information regarding a potential illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) accompanied by DTC P17A000 on some 2022-2025MY Hybrid
Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicles (PHEV) equipped with AVN5.0Wide head units listed below. This condition occurs when the Global Positioning System (GPS) module within the Audio Video Navigation (AVN) head unit, sends an inaccurate signal to the Hybrid
Power Control Unit (HPCU), causing the DTC to set. There are no drivability symptoms associated with this condition.
Using the KDS, clear all stored DTCs.
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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AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
SUBJECT:
AVN5.0W Head Unit Replacement Procedure:
1.
Replace the AVN Head Unit (A) by referring to
“Body Electrical System → Audio/AVN System
→ AV Navigation → Removal and Installation”
in the applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
Replace the Audio/AVNT Head Unit (A) by
referring
to
“Body
Electrical
System
Sorento P/HEV (MQ4 P/HEV)
→
Audio/AVNT System → Audio/AVNT Head Unit
→ Removal and Installation” in the applicable
Shop Manual on KGIS.
Sportage P/HEV (NQ5 P/HEV)
Niro P/HEV (SG2 P/HEV)
2.
Using the KDS, clear all stored DTCs.
3.
Reinstall all removed parts in reverse order of removal.
4.
Confirm normal operation.
Printed document copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
Kia
America, Inc. ConfidentialTSB: ELE394 Multiple Models March 2026
Page 10 of 12
AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
SUBJECT:
Antenna Replacement Procedure:
1.
Replace the Antenna (A) by referring to “Body
Electrical System → Audio/AVN System →
Antenna → Removal and Installation” in the
applicable Shop Manual in KGIS.
Sportage P/HEV (NQ5 P/HEV)
Replace the Antenna (A) by referring to “Body
Electrical System → Antenna → Removal and
Installation” in the applicable Shop Manual in
KGIS.
Niro P/HEV (SG2 P/HEV)
Replace the Antenna (A) by referring to “Body
Electrical System → Audio/AVN System →
Antenna
→
Repair
procedures”
in
the
applicable Shop Manual in KGIS.
Sorento P/HEV (MQ4 P/HEV)
2.
Using the KDS, clear all stored DTCs.
3.
Reinstall all removed parts in reverse order of removal.
4.
Confirm normal operation.
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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AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Sorento P/HEV (MQ4 P/HEV)
2022-2024MY
Sportage P/HEV (NQ5 P/HEV)
2023-2025MY
Niro P/HEV (SG2 P/HEV)
REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name
Kia
Diagnostic System
(KDS)
Part Number
Figure
N/A
Location
Comments
SHOP
KDS + VCI
Connect
VCI-II Connector
N/A
Directly to KDS
SHOP
Using Included
Ethernet Cable
AVN5.0W Software to
64 GB Type A
USB Flash Drive
N/A
Locally
Be Downloaded Onto
Sourced
USB Flash
Drive Via KDealer+
REQUIRED PART:
Part Name
Part Number
Antenna
Figure
Qty.
Comments
1
N/A
1
N/A
Refer to EPC
AVN5.0W Head Unit
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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America, Inc. ConfidentialTSB: ELE394 Multiple Models March 2026
Page 12 of 12
AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
SUBJECT:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: M61 C Code: ZZ3
Model
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Repair
Labor Op
Op
Description
Code
Time
0
DTC Inspection Only
96210F0B
0
Software Update
Qty.
Refer to EPC
All
For Antenna Part
Number
Refer to EPC
All
For AVN Head Unit
DTC Scan +
(VDN Required)
DTC Scan +
0.6
Refer to EPC
Software Update +
M/H
For AVN Head Unit
1
Part Number
MQ4 P/HEV
0.3
M/H
Part Number
SG2 P/HEV
NQ5 P/HEV
96210F0A
0.2
M/H
AVN Head Unit Replacement
96210F0C*
(1 KVID Photo
0.5
M/H
And VDN Required)
SG2 P/HEV
DTC Scan +
2.7
NQ5 P/HEV
Software Update +
M/H
For AVN Head Unit
Part Number
MQ4 P/HEV
1
AVN Head Unit Replacement +
Antenna Replacement
96210F09*
(2 KVID Photos
3.1
M/H
And VDN Required)
SG2 P/HEV
NQ5 P/HEV
W
Refer to EPC
For Antenna Part
MQ4 P/HEV
1
Number
DTC Scan +
2.4
Software Update +
M/H
Antenna Replacement
96210F08*
(1 KVID Photo
And VDN Required)
SG2 P/HEV
NQ5 P/HEV
MQ4 P/HEV
For AVN Head Unit
Part Number
1
2.9
M/H
DTC Scan +
0.4
AVN Head Unit Replacement
M/H
(1 KVID Photo
96210F0D*
And VDN Required)
0.3
M/H
SG2 P/HEV
DTC Scan +
2.5
NQ5 P/HEV
AVN Head Unit Replacement +
M/H
MQ4 P/HEV
For AVN Head Unit
Part Number
1
Antenna Replacement
96210F0E*
(2 KVID Photos
And VDN Required)
SG2 P/HEV
NQ5 P/HEV
MQ4 P/HEV
Refer to EPC
For Antenna Part
Number
1
2.9
M/H
DTC Scan +
2.1
Antenna Replacement
M/H
(1 KVID Photo
And VDN Required)
96210F07*
2.6
M/H
Note: For Substitute Transportation policy, please refer to Service Policy and Procedures Manual (SPPM) 6.11 “Kia
Substitute
Transportation”. *A Vehicle Diagnosis Number (VDN) must be created for DTC P17A000.
*One (1) KDS Warranty Attachment photo of DTC B283700, B282600, B282700, B28C000, B28C100, B28C600, B28C700,
B28C900 and/or B28CA00 MUST be attached to the claim using Warranty Claim Attachment Tab ‘XX – Other’. This requirement
applies to the following LOPs 96210F0C, 96210F08, 96210F0D or 96210F07.
*Two (2) KDS Warranty Attachment photos of DTC B283700, B282600, B282700, 28C000, B28C100, B28C600, B28C700,
B28C900, B28CA00, and the Satellite visible’, Satellite received’, and ‘Satellite available’ values MUST be attached to the claim
using Warranty Claim Attachment Tab ‘XX – Other’. This requirement applies to the following LOPs 96210F09 and 96210F0E. If
a VDN is not created and/or KVID Photo are not added, Parts Ordering and Warranty claim submission issues WILL occur. Any
claims for replacement parts are subject to Warranty review and chargeback.
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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