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XTOOL D8: ABS Bleed on Kia

Quick answer: The XTOOL D8 is listed as Supported for ABS bleed on 2 of the 2 Kia vehicles we track, according to www.xtooltech.com. Its cited price is $419 (checked 2026-10-16). The maker's menu wording is “HCU Air Bleeding Mode (ABS/ESP)”, “HCU Air Bleeding Mode (ABS/ESC)”, with software KIA V15.30, function ABS BLEEDING v6.90.

Kia vehicles verified for ABS bleed

Vehicle	Status	Function (maker's wording)	Checked
2021+ Kia Sorento	✓ Supported	“HCU Air Bleeding Mode (ABS/ESP)” · KIA V15.30, function ABS BLEEDING v6.90 Checked for model year 2021; KIA vehicle software V15.30 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage)	2026-10-17 · source ↗
2020+ Kia Telluride	✓ Supported	“HCU Air Bleeding Mode (ABS/ESC)” · KIA V15.30, function ABS BLEEDING v6.90 Checked for model year 2020; KIA vehicle software V15.30 (XTOOL function query, embedded in xtoolglobal.com/pages/vehicle-coverage)	2026-10-17 · source ↗

Other tools for Kia ABS bleed

Tool	Kia vehicles Supported	Price
Autel MaxiCOM MK808S	2	$479
Autel MaxiCheck MX900	2	$559
Autel MaxiSys MS908S3	2	not cited
Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro	2	$1,569
TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2	2	$799
Launch X-431 PRO	2	MSRP $1,364.07

Every verified tool for ABS bleed on Kia, vehicle by vehicle →

Head-to-heads: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs XTOOL D8 (2021+ Kia Sorento) · TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 vs XTOOL D8 (2021+ Kia Sorento) · Launch X-431 PRO vs XTOOL D8 (2021+ Kia Sorento) · Autel MaxiCOM MK808S vs XTOOL D8 (2020+ Kia Telluride) · TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 vs XTOOL D8 (2020+ Kia Telluride) · Launch X-431 PRO vs XTOOL D8 (2020+ Kia Telluride)

What ABS bleed involves

Commanding the ABS module to cycle its valves and pump so air trapped inside the hydraulic unit can be purged. Usually needed after ABS unit replacement or when the system ran dry.

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FAQ

Can the XTOOL D8 do ABS bleed on Kia vehicles?

Yes on 2021+ Kia Sorento, 2020+ Kia Telluride (maker coverage list, software KIA V15.30, function ABS BLEEDING v6.90).

What is ABS bleed called in the XTOOL D8 menu?

“HCU Air Bleeding Mode (ABS/ESP)”, “HCU Air Bleeding Mode (ABS/ESC)”.

Which other tools do ABS bleed on Kia?

Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (2 Supported), Autel MaxiCheck MX900 (2 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 (2 Supported), Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (2 Supported), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (2 Supported).

More XTOOL D8 jobs on Kia: EPB Reset · Steering Angle Calibration

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