Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2013)
228 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109730Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG140R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 3.5 L MPI - COLD ENGINE START-UP CHATTER - This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with the 3.5 L engine and produced from October 26, 2009 to July 14, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to unusually loud engine chatter during initial start-up after sitting for several hours.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 4, 2014•Document ID: 10109733Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT046
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Passenger seat not as warm as the driver?s seat - There will be a difference in temperature between the RH and LH cushions. The same heaters are used in the cushions of both seats, but the RH cushion has a body sensor mat applied over the heater, resulting in less heat reaching the front passenger.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060138Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 140
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 17, 2014•Document ID: 10060202Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT046
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109723Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT038
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Oil Leak in Rear Main Seal Area - Most oil leaks on this engine are found in the top of the engine, under the intake manifold. In some cases, oil may leak from the filter housings where they mate with the block, or from the oil pressure switch.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109722Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT036
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Finding the correct wiring diagram for reverse input into audio head unit - If this vehicle is equipped with Navigation, then see wiring diagram for ?Back-Up Lamps? and you will see the Back-Up input into the audio unit. Also verify the reverse lamps operate as one of your first checks.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109721Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT035
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure - Test the vehicle battery with the GR8. If the battery fails the test then it should be replaced and the VCMA relearn procedure should be performed with the GDS.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10060194Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT036
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10060193Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT035
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060257Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS284
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 27, 2013•Document ID: 10109712Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG133R2
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0638 AND ETC MOTOR CLEANING (SA153) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2011-2013MY Sorento 3.5L MPI vehicles, produced from October 25, 2009 through January 31, 2013, and 2011, 2012 & 2014MY Sedona 3.5L MPI vehicles, produced from March 03, 2010 through July 12, 2013, which may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0638.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 27, 2013•Document ID: 10053737Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-133
- Date Added:
- November 20, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATING WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM WHICH NEEDS TO HAVE SOFTWARE UPGRADED TO CORRECT OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION. MODELS 2011-2013 SORENTO, 2011-2012 AND 2014 SEDONA. *PE UPDATED 2/25/14. *PE
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 15, 2013•Document ID: 10060652Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT016
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - November 15, 2013•Document ID: 10060275Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT015
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 31, 2013•Document ID: 10109701Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG139R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: VCMA DIAGNOSIS - MIL ON WITH DTC P200A - This bulletin provides information for some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L MPI engine, which may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P200A,
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 2, 2013•Document ID: 10109702Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-FUE026
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060306Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 124
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10054197Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-026
- Date Added:
- December 31, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO, CADENZA. *PE
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10053711Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-139
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2013
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, WOULD HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), CAUSED BY AN INOPERATIVE VCM ACTUATOR, ON SOME VEHICLES, OR AN INOPERATIVE VALVE LINKAGE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY. MODELS 2011-2013 SORENTO. *PE
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 30, 2013•Document ID: 10090623Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD102
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SEAT BACK COVER REMOVAL PROCEDURE - THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK COVERS ON OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XMA).
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents