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NHTSA ID Number: 11030346

Manufacturer Communication Number: SC176Y_TSB_R1

TSB/Document Date: 2026-03-31


Summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT AND ENGINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SC176Y) - 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 catalytic converter and engine sub-assembly diagnosis and repair information on certain 2012-2016MY Soul (AM, PS) vehicles produced from July 8, 2011 through August 11, 2016, that previously had the recall campaign SC176 completed. The affected vehicles may exhibit catalyst system efficiency deterioration or a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with an active, history or pending P0420 with or without a P030X misfire DTC.


PS

DTC P0420
and P030X
MUST Be
Stored Prior to
Engine

All

Fuel Tube

35305 2B000FFF

1

Knock Sensor

39250 2B000

N/A

1

Engine Oil

NPNENG5W30

N/A

5qts

Coolant (Concentrate)

UM022 CH271

N/A

Replacement

1
gallon

Note: The replacement part numbers will require a VIN entry for parts ordering. DO NOT order these
parts for stocking purposes, related to this Campaign. Supply is very limited. Until supply stabilizes,
please confirm part availability before scheduling customers. Please be sure to expedite warranty claim
filing. Note: You may receive an Engine Long Block with a part number ending in ‘FFF’ when a part
ending in ‘FFFR’ was ordered. Both part numbers are interchangeable and acceptable in the warranty
claim.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

KiaeBay logo America, Inc.TSB: SC176Y (Rev 1) Soul (AM/PS) October 2024

Page 6 of 7

CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT AND

SUBJECT:

ENGINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SC176Y)
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Model

Claim

Causal

Type

P/N

Qty.

Repair

Labor Op

Op

Replacement

Description

Code

Time

P/N
28510 2BEF1QQK

1

1.2

28521 2B400

1

M/H

28751 3S000

1

28679 21000

2

28510 2BEF1QQK

1

1.8

28521 2B400

1

M/H

28751 3S000

1

28679 21000

2

28510 2BEF1QQK

1

28521 2B400

1

28751 3S000

1

28679 21000

2

(SC176Y)
DTC Inspection +
Catalytic Converter

191025R4*

Replacement
(SC176Y)
DTC Inspection +
Compression Test (OK) +

191025R5*

Catalytic Converter
Replacement

AM
12-13MY

R

39110
2BCG5

0
(SC176Y)

21101 2BK01FFFR

DTC Inspection +

or

Compression Test (NG) +
Catalytic Converter

212221C1*

Replacement +

Qty.

6.9
M/H

Engine Replacement
(PWA)

1

21101 2BK02FFFR
21111 2BS01FFF

1

21112 2BS01FFF

1

35305 2B000FFF

1

39250 2B000

1

NPNENG5W30

5

UM022 CH271

1

28510 2BEF1QQK

1

Note: Refer to Warranty Bulletin 2024-62 for claim submission procedures. Manually enter sublet code ‘X2’ for
reimbursement of one roundtrip rideshare expense or up to three (3) days of rental expense, with supporting
documentation. A Vehicle Diagnosis Number (VDN) must be created for DTC P0420 only or DTCs P0420 & P030X
prior to ordering parts and performing necessary procedure(s), as outlined in this TSB. If a VDN is not created,
Parts Ordering and Warranty claim submission issues WILL occur. Any claims for replacement parts are subject to
Warranty review and chargeback. Submit the Ownership Validation Form with claim.

Continued on page 7...

Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

TSB: SC176Y (Rev 1) Soul (AM/PS) October 2024Kia America, Inc.

Page 7 of 7

CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT AND

SUBJECT:

ENGINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SC176Y)
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Model

Claim

Causal

Type

P/N

Qty.

Repair

Labor Op

Op

Replacement

Description

Code

Time

P/N
28510 2BEF1QQK

1

1.2

28521 2B400

1

M/H

28751 3S000

1

13183 12000

2

28510 2BEF1QQK

1

1.8

28521 2B400

1

M/H

28751 3S000

1

13183 12000

2

28510 2BEF1QQK

1

28521 2B400

1

28751 3S000

1

13183 12000

2

21101 2BK03FFFR

1

21111 2BS01FFF

1

21112 2BS01FFF

1

35305 2B000FFF

1

39250 2B000

1

NPNENG5W30

5

UM022 CH271

1

(SC176Y)
DTC Inspection +
Catalytic Converter

191026R4*

Replacement
(SC176Y)
DTC Inspection +
Compression Test (OK) +

191026R5*

Catalytic Converter
Replacement

PS
14-16MY

R

39110
2BSH5

0
(SC176Y)
DTC Inspection +
Compression Test (NG) +
Catalytic Converter
Replacement +

212221C2*

Qty.

7.4
M/H

Engine Replacement
(PWA)

Note: Refer to Warranty Bulletin 2024-62 for claim submission procedures. Manually enter sublet code ‘X2’ for
reimbursement of one roundtrip rideshare expense or up to three (3) days of rental expense, with supporting
documentation. A Vehicle Diagnosis Number (VDN) must be created for DTC P0420 only or DTCs P0420 & P030X
prior to ordering parts and performing necessary procedure(s), as outlined in this TSB. If a VDN is not created,
Parts Ordering and Warranty claim submission issues WILL occur. Any claims for replacement parts are subject to
Warranty review and chargeback. Submit the Ownership Validation Form with claim.
*There may be a mandatory parts return request for parts associated with this campaign repair when the catalytic
converter and/or engine are replaced under labor op codes 191025R4, 191025R5, 212221C1, 191026R4, 191026R5,
or 212221C2.

 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. KiaeBay logo retailers should reference
SC176Y when accessing the KDealer+ system.

Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.

KiaeBay logo America, Inc.TSB: SC176Y (Rev 1) Soul (AM/PS) October 2024

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TSB/Document ID: SC176Y_TSB_R1

Replacement Service Bulletin Number:

MFR Communication Date: 2026-03-24

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: SC176Y

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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