NHTSA ID Number: 11027858

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_ENG261

TSB/Document Date: 2026-01-28


Summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use monitoring performance tracking” emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.


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TSB/Document ID: TSB_ENG261

Replacement Service Bulletin Number:

MFR Communication Date: 2026-01-28

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: DC26

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NHTSA Components: ENGINE

MFR Component System: ENG

MFR Component Subsystem:


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GROUP

MODEL

ENG

2026MY
Multiple Models
(see table on p. 7)

NUMBER

DATE

261

January 2026

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26)

This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use monitoring performance tracking” emissions
data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources
Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles
without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots
will allow the capture of relevant parameters. Note that a “Web Based” KDS IUMPR Data Collection
procedure is outlined. Reference TSB SST064.

 NOTICE
If the vehicle meets the criteria below, California dealers must perform this data collection on
vehicles whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop and prior to any campaign, maintenance, or
repair-related activities.
This data collection DOES NOT apply to vehicles or dealers operating outside of California.
Once sufficient data is collected, individual line items per model may be closed without updates to
the TSB. Once a line item is closed on Dealer Communication System (DCS), no further data
collection is required. Data collections initiated after a line item is closed are subject to chargeback.

For vehicles listed on DCS as requiring this procedure, follow the instructions in this bulletin after confirming
that the following criteria are met:

KDealer+ shows this as an open Data Collection code DC26XXXX (depending on model; see table on
page 7) for the vehicle.

Vehicle has more than 3,000 accumulated miles on its odometer.

Vehicle repair history does not show battery replacement/disconnection/reset or an ECU update done
in the last 3,000 miles, because IUMPR (In Use Monitor Performance Ratio) data would have been
cleared by such an event.

Vehicle does not have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON.

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.

Page 2 of 7

DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26)

SUBJECT:

 IMPORTANT
A number of received data submittals are incomplete and are therefore not usable. Examples:
Invalid R/O number, incomplete VECI label Group number, no mileage reported, etc. In order to
ensure 100% complete and valid data submittals as well as to ensure related warranty claims will
be processed without delay and not be subject to chargebacks, carefully review and adhere to the
updated process steps below.

KDS Service Procedure:

 NOTICE
Starting on May 31, 2019 with the release of KDS Internet Update M-N-K-01-00-0135, the new
IUMPR function will be loaded onto the KDS. Once installed, all IUMPR data will be electronically
transmitted by KDS when connected to internet.
1.

Open the engine compartment and locate the
Vehicle Emission Control Information label
located on the underside of the hood.
Record the 11-digit “Group” number (A) for
later entry into screen.

2.

Connect the VCI-II to the OBD-II connector,
located

under

the

driver’s

side

of

the

instrument panel.

3.

With the ignition ON, turn ON the KDS tablet.
Select ‘KDS’ from the home screen.

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

TSB: DC26 Multiple Models January 2026

A

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DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26)

SUBJECT:

4.

Confirm communication with VCI (B) and then
configure the vehicle (C) using the ‘AUTO VIN’
(D) feature.

C

B

D
5.

Select the ‘IUMPR’ function (E) from the More
section after pulling it up from the bottom of
the screen.

E

6.

Select ‘IUMPR Start’ (F).
IUMPR Data Collection

 NOTICE
Make sure KDS is connected to the

Select IUMPR button to begin the Data Collection
process.

IUMPR Start

internet. It must be able to confirm
the vehicle has an open DC 26 Data
Collection.

F

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

TSB: DC26 Multiple Models January 2026

Page 4 of 7

DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26)

SUBJECT:

7.

The IUMPR Data Collection screen should
open in the event the vehicle has an open DC

IUMPR Data Collection

26 Data Collection.

 NOTICE
You may receive an error screen if
vehicle does not have an open DC 26
Data Collection, or if any of the other
conditions specified on page 1 does

IUMPR Data Collection Start

not apply.
8.

Enter the applicable information (G) accurately
into each field.

IUMPR Data Collection

 NOTICE
Test Group is found on the engine
underhood emission label. Refer to
step 1 on page 2.
IUMPR Data Collection Start

9.

The following screen confirms your entered
information and the first page of collected
IUMPR data.

IUMPR Data Collection
IUMPR Data Collection Start Result

 NOTICE
Confirm the correct VIN (H) was
successfully captured by the initial
KDS Auto VIN.

H

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

TSB: DC26 Multiple Models January 2026

G

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DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26)

SUBJECT:

10a.

Scroll the screen down to the second page until
the ‘Send’ (I) button appears.

10b.

Select ‘Send’ (I) to transmit collected data to
Kia’s server.

I

11.

This screen will confirm KDS has successfully
electronically transmitted the vehicle’s IUMPR
data to Kia’s server.
Select ‘Print’ (J) to get a record of the IUMPR

J

data collection to attach to the repair order as
evidence of collection.

 NOTICE
Submission of screenshots by KDS
Feedback is no longer required for
claim payment. The data will be
transmitted electronically by KDS.
12.

If the event of an unsuccessful transmission of
data, the following error screen may occur:
a) Refer

to

Checking

IUMPR

Data

Transmission Status on page 6 to confirm if
status shows “pending”, meaning that the
data has been captured by KDS and will
automatically be sent when internet is later
restored.
b) Should Checking IUMPR Data Transmission
Status not show a status of “pending” or
“sent” for the applicable VIN, then the above
collection procedure steps 1-11 will need to
be repeated.

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

TSB: DC26 Multiple Models January 2026

Page 6 of 7

DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26)

SUBJECT:

Checking IUMPR Data Transmission Status:
1.

Select ‘Status Check’ (A) from the DC Data
Collection screen.

IUMPR Data Collection

A
Select IUMPR button to begin the
Collection process.

2.

Data

IUMPR Start

The Data Transmission Status Check screen
will display the following:

IUMPR Data Collection

(B) Sent indicates IUMPR data has been sent
successfully to Kia’s server.
(C)

Pending

indicates

B

IUMPR

data

was

C

collected and saved in KDS, but remains to be
sent automatically to the Kia server once an
internet connection is later established.

 NOTICE
You may try ‘Send All Pending’ (D) if
you have just connected to the
internet, otherwise it will be sent
automatically
restored.

once

You

internet
can

is

D

confirm

transmission status later.

3.

A particular VIN or R/O number or Date range
(E) can be entered at the top search section to
find past collected data sent from the KDS.

E
IUMPR Data Collection

 NOTICE
To display past collected data, select
any case on the list to view it.

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

TSB: DC26 Multiple Models January 2026

Page 7 of 7

DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26)

SUBJECT:

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Multiple Models Listed Below in Warranty Table

2026MY
(Sold in California only)

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Campaign

Claim

Causal

ID

Type

P/N

Qty.

Repair

Labor Op

Op

Replacement

Description

Code

Time

P/N

Carnival (KA4) 3.5L (ULEV)

DC26KA41

Carnival HEV (KA4 HEV PE)

DC26KA42

1.6L-T (SULEV)

26KA4351
26KA4161

DC26CL41

K4 (CL4) 1.6L-T (SULEV)

26CL16S1

DC26CL42

K4 (CL4) 2.0L (SULEV)

26CL20S1

DC26DL33

K5 (DL3a F/L) 2.5L (SULEV)

26DL3252

DC26DL32

K5 (DL3a F/L) 2.5L-T (ULEV)

26DL3251

DC26SG2H

Niro HEV (SG2 HEV)
1.6L (SULEV)

26SG2H16

DC26SG2P

Niro PHEV (SG2 PHEV)
1.6L (SULEV)

26SG2P16

Seltos (SP2 PE) 1.6L-T
(SULEV)

26SP2161

DC26SP22

Seltos (SP2 PE) 2.0L (SULEV)

26SP2201

DC26MQ41

Sorento (MQ4) 2.5L (SULEV)

26MQ4251

DC26SP21

DC26MQ42
DC26MQ43

V

100CA
EM999

0

Sorento (MQ4 F/L)
2.5L-T (SULEV)
Sorento HEV (MQ4 PE HEV)
1.6L-T (SULEV)

Qty.

0.4
M/H

N/A

0

26MQ4252
26MQ4161

DC26MQ44

Sorento PHEV (MQ4 PHEV)
1.6L-T (SULEV)

26MQ4162

DC26NQ51

Sportage (NQ5a)
2.5L (SULEV)

26NQ5251

DC26NQ52

Sportage HEV (NQ5 HEV)
1.6L-T (SULEV)

26NQ5161

DC26NQ53

Sportage PHEV (NQ5 PHEV)
1.6L-T (SULEV)

26NQ5162

Note: For Substitute Transportation policy, please refer to Service Policy and Procedures Manual
(SPPM) 6.11 “Kia Substitute Transportation”.

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

TSB: DC26 Multiple Models January 2026

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