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Kia ADAS calibration, module repair and programming

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Kia's Drive Wise ADAS suite equips the Telluride, EV6, and full lineup with forward collision avoidance, lane following assist, blind-spot collision avoidance, and Highway Driving Assist. Camera and radar calibration is required after windshield replacement or front-end collision repair. Core Auto Logic provides Kia ADAS calibration, SRS airbag reset, ECU programming, and module diagnostics for DFW body shops and dealers.

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Kia lineup

Select your Kia model

13 active Kia nameplates with ADAS, ECU and module coverage. Pick a year directly on any card to skip ahead, or tap the card for the full model page.

Ev6

Ev6

Platforms: 1st Gen (2022-2026)
Ev9

Ev9

Platforms: 1st Gen (2024-2026)
Forte

Forte

Platforms: 1st Gen TD (2010-2013), 2nd Gen YD (2014-2018), 3rd Gen BD (2019-2026)
K5

K5

Platforms: K5 (2021-2026)
Sportage

Sportage

Platforms: JE/KM (2005-2010), SL (2011-2015), QL (2016-2021), NQ5 (2022-2026)
Telluride

Telluride

Platforms: 1st Gen (2020-2026)
Niro

Niro

Platforms: DE (2017-2022), SG2 (2023-2026)
Optima

Optima

Platforms: TF (2011-2015), JF (2016-2020)
Sedona

Sedona

Platforms: VQ (2010-2014), YP (2015-2021)
Soul

Soul

Platforms: AM (2010-2013), PS (2014-2019), SK3 (2020-2026)
Carnival

Carnival

Platforms: KA4 (2022-2026)
Seltos

Seltos

Platforms: SP2 (2021-2026)
Sorento

Sorento

Platforms: UM (2020-2020), MQ4 (2021-2026)
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Kia by the numbers

What we have catalogued for Kia

Live from our service database. Numbers update as new model years and procedures are added.

13
Models covered
127
Year configurations catalogued
2005-2026
Model-year span
432
ADAS system entries
1169
OEM part numbers indexed
24
Platforms identified
13
Immobilizer generations
What we specialize in

Kia-specific capabilities

Beyond generic OBD work. Procedures we run daily on the bench and on-site for late-model Kia.

Forward camera calibration

Front camera, blind-spot radar and 360 surround views. Static and dynamic targets per OEM service bulletins.

Hands-free driving systems

Driver-facing camera and module sync after windshield, mirror or fascia replacement.

Immobilizer and key programming

OEM-authorized programming with valid security access for all-key-lost and PIN/PMI requests on late-model security systems.

Native OEM flashing

Manufacturer diagnostic software and OEM+ platforms with active subscriptions.

ADAS evolution

How Kia ADAS has evolved

Four eras shape the modern ADAS landscape. Here's where Kia fits in each.

2020-Present Brand era 1
Active in this era

The Hands-Free Highway Era

L2+ and hands-free systems, OTA-updateable ADAS, lane-centering with curve handling. Kia shows 13 distinct models active in this era. Representative systems include Forward Camera (Monocular), Forward Radar (77GHz), Blind Spot Monitor Sensor - Left (BSM). Sample platform code: NQ5.

2015-2019 Brand era 2
Active in this era

The Sensing Suite Era

AEB, lane keep, and adaptive cruise became standard across the lineup. Kia shows 6 distinct models active in this era. Representative systems include Forward Camera (Monocular), Forward Radar (77GHz), Blind Spot Monitor Sensor - Left (BSM). Sample platform code: NQ5.

2010-2014 Brand era 3
Active in this era

Premium ADAS Pilot

Adaptive cruise and lane departure warning rolled out on flagship trims first. Kia shows 5 distinct models active in this era. Representative systems include Rear View Camera, Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Warning. Sample platform code: KM.

Pre-2010 Brand era 4
Active in this era

Pre-ADAS Foundation

Stability control, airbag networks, and basic radar/camera-equipped trim packages. Kia shows 1 distinct model active in this era. Representative systems include No Factory ADAS Systems, Rear View Camera, Blind Spot Monitoring. Sample platform code: JE.

Capability rollup

What Kia's service profile looks like

Across 127 year configurations we have catalogued for Kia, here's how often each procedure or capability is required or supported.

All-Keys-Lost (AKL) supported 47% (60 of 127)
Add-key programming 47% (60 of 127)
Static ADAS calibration required 0% (0 of 127)
Dynamic ADAS calibration required 0% (0 of 127)
OTA-capable modules 23% (29 of 127)
Platform map

Most common Kia platforms in our database

Platforms group vehicles that share electronics architecture. A platform we have catalogued once typically applies across multiple model years and trims with the same calibration procedures, gateway type, and module part numbers.

BD (4th Gen, 2022-2024 facelift)

2015-2026
12 configurations 1 model
  • Forte

NQ5 (5th Gen) - Kia-Hyundai N3 Unibody

2015-2026
9 configurations 1 model
  • Sportage

YP

2015-2021
7 configurations 1 model
  • Sedona

Hyundai N2/N3 (mid-size SUV; 4th gen 2021 redesign)

2020-2026
7 configurations 1 model
  • Sorento

SK3

2020-2026
7 configurations 1 model
  • Soul
Reference Library

Most common supported Kia modules

Part numbers, MCU/EEPROM chips and platform notes pulled from our active service catalog. Filter by module type below.

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Module / SystemPart / ReferenceChip / MCUType / ManufacturerNotes
ECU / PCMEngine PCMTriCore classInfineon TriCoreEngine control module flash and as-built write
TCU / TCMTransmission TCMPowerPC classNXP / STMicroAdaptation reset on automatic, dual-clutch and CVT variants
BCM / GatewayBody / Gateway BCMNXP S32KNXPConfiguration restore after replacement or battery drop
ADAS CameraForward camera IPMATI JacintoTIStatic and dynamic forward-camera calibration
ADAS RadarBlind-spot radarTI mmWaveTIRear blind-spot and cross-traffic radar
Instrument ClusterDigital clusteri.MX classNXP / RenesasCluster replacement configuration and odometer replication
SRS / AirbagRestraint controlSPC560 classSTMicroCrash-data clear and deployment reset
EPS / SteeringPower steering PSCMRenesas RH850NexteerSteering angle sensor reset after alignment
OEM tooling

Kia scan & calibration platforms we run

We maintain active subscriptions and current software on the OEM platforms and/or OEM+ platforms required for Kia ADAS calibration and module programming.

  • Hyundai GDS Mobile
  • Hyundai KDS
Immobilizer generations

Kia security systems we cover

Each immobilizer generation requires a different programming approach, security access, and key-blade or smart-fob handling. Here's what Kia has shipped over the years.

  1. SMARTRA / Smart Key 2005-2026
    36 configs All-keys-lost: 36
  2. Kia IMMO4 (AES-128) 2019-2024
    6 configs All-keys-lost: 6
  3. Kia TIM (Transponder Immobilizer) AES-128 2019-2024
    5 configs All-keys-lost: 5
  4. Kia Smart Key Gen 3; BCM rolling code PEPS 2020-2026
    12 configs
  5. Kia Transponder System AES-128 rolling code 2020-2024
    5 configs All-keys-lost: 5
  6. Kia IMMO4 (AES) - predecessor to IMMO5 used in EV6 2021
    1 config All-keys-lost: 1
  7. Kia Smart Key Gen 2-3; rolling code 2021-2026
    6 configs
  8. Kia IMMO5 (AES-256) - dedicated EV immobilizer generation; Digital Key (NFC) integrated 2022
    1 config All-keys-lost: 1
  9. Kia IMMO4 (AES) 2022-2023
    2 configs All-keys-lost: 2
  10. Kia TIM (Transponder Immobilizer) AES-128 - same family as Telluride/Sorento NQ5-era 2022
    1 config All-keys-lost: 1
  11. Kia IMMO5 (AES-256) - GT shares same IMMO5 family as other EV6 variants 2023
    1 config All-keys-lost: 1
  12. Kia IMMO5 (AES-256) - unchanged from 2022-2023 CV1 2024
    1 config All-keys-lost: 1
  13. Kia IMMO4 (AES) - unchanged throughout DL3 generation 2024
    1 config All-keys-lost: 1
Portfolio mix

Kia model lineup at a glance

How Kia's 13 model lines split by body style, drivetrain options, and fuel type.

Body style

  • suv 46%
  • sedan 23%
  • minivan 15%
  • crossover 15%

Drivetrain

  • a:2:{i:0;s:3:"fwd";i:1;s:3:"awd";} 46%
  • a:1:{i:0;s:3:"fwd";} 38%
  • a:2:{i:0;s:3:"rwd";i:1;s:3:"awd";} 15%

Fuel type

  • a:1:{i:0;s:8:"gasoline";} 54%
  • a:3:{i:0;s:8:"gasoline";i:1;s:6:"hybrid";i:2;s:4:"phev";} 15%
  • a:1:{i:0;s:8:"electric";} 15%
  • a:2:{i:0;s:8:"gasoline";i:1;s:6:"hybrid";} 8%
  • a:2:{i:0;s:8:"gasoline";i:1;s:8:"electric";} 8%
comma.ai compatibility

openpilot support across Kia

For owners running comma 3 / 3X with openpilot, here's the share of Kia configurations we have flagged as supported, plus the hardware kits typically required.

42%
53 of 127 configurations

Hardware kits required

  • N/A 33
  • Comma 3X + Hyundai A harness 5
  • Comma 3X + Hyundai G/E harness 4
  • Comma 3X + Hyundai E/L harness 4
  • Comma 3X + Hyundai K harness 3
  • Comma 3X + Hyundai P harness 3
VIN reference

Kia VIN identifiers (WMI codes)

The first three characters of any Kia VIN identify the manufacturer and assembly plant. Here are the codes you'll see on US-market Kia vehicles.

WMICountryTypical product
KNDSouth KoreaKia SUVs (Sportage, Sorento)
KNASouth KoreaKia passenger cars
5XXUnited StatesKia passenger cars (West Point, GA)
5XYUnited StatesKia SUVs (West Point, GA)

Experts in Kia programming and calibration

We run manufacturer-authorized diagnostic software natively, not pirated clones, which means our flashes match the published procedure for as-built data, security access and key programming. After collision repair or any ADAS sensor disturbance, we deliver targeted recalibration with photographic before/after evidence for your insurer.

  • Late-model immobilizer access for all-key-lost and PIN requests
  • Native OEM programming with active subscriptions
  • Infotainment configuration and head-unit swaps
  • OEM parts network for replacement modules
  • Service-bulletin compliance on every calibration
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