Release Notes
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This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to help improve the AC (alternating current) charging performance of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles by enhancing the operation of the Electric Water Pump. This update will help prevent the interruption of AC charging and the unintended display of warning lights.
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Vehicle Model |
2024 EV9 (produced between 9/24/2023 - 1/19/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 9 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is powered off. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible EV9 vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the wireless phone charger control logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles to help improve power usage.
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Vehicle Model |
2024 EV9 (produced between 7/27/2023 - 2/6/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 9 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is powered off. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible EV9 vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
Reference Service Action 561.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the wireless phone charger control logic of certain 2024 Sorento vehicles to help improve power usage.
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Vehicle Model |
2024 Sorento (produced between 12/7/2023 - 2/21/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 8 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is powered off. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible Sorento vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
Reference Service Action 563.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. This update is designed to counteract interruptions in auxiliary battery charging and unintended display of warning lights.
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Vehicle Model |
2024 EV9 (produced between 07/27/2023 - 03/21/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 3 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, and the vehicle is powered off, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible EV9 vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
Reference Service Action 568.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Integrated LED Headlamp Control Unit (ILCU) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles to help reduce electricity consumption from the 12V battery by applying a forced sleep logic.
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Vehicle Model |
2024 EV9 (produced between 09/25/2023 - 01/25/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 9 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, and the vehicle is powered off, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible EV9 vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
Reference Service Action 567.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Vehicle Charging Management System (VCMS) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. This update is designed to improve Scheduled Charging by reducing intermittent charging interruptions.
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Vehicle Model |
2024 EV9 (produced between 09/25/2023 - 04/19/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 8 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, and the vehicle is powered off, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible EV9 vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
Reference Service Action 577.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Body Domain Controller (BDC) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. This update is designed to reduce the unintended illumination of Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning lights.
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Vehicle Model |
2024 EV9 (produced between 09/25/2023 - 05/27/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 7 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, and the vehicle is powered off, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible EV9 vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
Reference Service Action 579.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Engine Control Unit (ECU) logic of certain 2025 Sorento vehicles. This update is designed to improve the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)* function to more accurately adjust the target cruise control speed limit to the speed limit of the road.
* If your navigation is regularly updated and ISLA is equipped, ISLA is designed to use the front camera and navigation to recognize the posted speed limit of the road and automatically adjust the target speed.
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Vehicle Model |
2025 Sorento (produced between 06/25/2024 - 08/08/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 9 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, and the vehicle is powered off, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible Sorento vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
Reference Service Action 591.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Central Communication Unit (CCU) logic of certain 2025 Carnival vehicles. This update is designed to help reduce auxiliary battery power consumption while the vehicle is turned off.
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Vehicle Model |
2025 Carnival (produced between 04/15/2024 - 07/24/2024) |
2. |
Time required |
OTA Update (in-vehicle): 10 minutes approx. Once this software is downloaded by the vehicle, and the vehicle is powered off, a pop-up will be displayed on the infotainment screen. |
Additional information: This OTA will be rolled-out to all eligible Carnival vehicles with an active Kia Connect account.
If you have any questions, please contact the Kia Connect Call Center (844) 886-9411.
Reference Service Action 593.
For more information on Over-the-Air software updates, please visit our website:
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/ota-software-update.html
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