Kia Sorento Service Bulletins
984 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 6, 2021•Document ID: 10202227Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA111
- Date Added:
- October 22, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibit an abnormal noise when steering left and right. This may be caused by foreign substances in the MDPS worm shaft small bearing. On some vehicles when the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Small Bearing and does not affect the steering effort.
Associated Products (21)Associated Documents - October 5, 2021•Document ID: 10202226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA084_R8
- Date Added:
- October 22, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Steering Column Housing, or Worm Gear Assembly. When the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Assembly on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 8, equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. On some vehicles when the steering wheel is rotated a scraping noise can be heard originating from the lower bearing on the Worm Gear Assembly and does not affect the steering effort.
Associated Products (90)2022 Kia Niro2022 Kia Rio2022 Kia Sorento2022 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima2020 Kia Rio2020 Kia Sorento2020 Kia Soul2020 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Cadenza+ 70 moreAssociated Documents - September 23, 2021•Document ID: 10201615Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002YZ_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in (PI2002A, PI2002B and SC200**1) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement". Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - September 14, 2021•Document ID: 10201439Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG231
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use 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.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD055_R1
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
Associated Products (199)2022 Kia Carnival2022 Kia K52022 Kia Sportage2022 Kia Stinger2022 Kia Telluride2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia K52021 Kia K9002021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sedona2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte+ 179 moreAssociated Documents - September 1, 2021•Document ID: 10201158Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R3
- Date Added:
- September 10, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2019MY vehicles (refer to table below for applicable model and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (65)Associated Documents - August 24, 2021•Document ID: 10200549Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS656_R2
- Date Added:
- September 3, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) WITH ULTRASONIC OPERATION - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with ultrasonic sensor feature designed to alert the driver, in the event that a rear passenger is remaining inside the vehicle.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 19, 2021•Document ID: 10200535Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE044_R2
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or HVBs).
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - August 13, 2021•Document ID: 10200422Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA106
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM - This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Driven Power Steering (DP-MDPS) system on some 2016-2021MY~ Kia vehicles (refer to the table below) in order to enhance customer satisfaction by promoting a cost-effective repair/replacement of a faulty related part, instead of replacement of the complete DP-MDPS assembly.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 3, 2021•Document ID: 10200525Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS704
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)/Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system.
Associated Products (68)2022 Kia Carnival2022 Kia K52022 Kia Stinger2022 Kia Telluride2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia K52021 Kia K9002021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sedona2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia K900+ 48 moreAssociated Documents - July 23, 2021•Document ID: 10199451Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803_TSB_R6
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU - LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - June 9, 2021•Document ID: 10196825Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS677_R1
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units.
Associated Products (27)2022 Kia Carnival2022 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia K52021 Kia K9002021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sedona2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte2020 Kia K9002020 Kia Niro2020 Kia Optima+ 7 moreAssociated Documents - June 4, 2021•Document ID: 10195286Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC201_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L T-GDI engine, produced from October 29, 2014 through November 29, 2017. This is to improve evaporative system and ensure compliance with Federal and California emission regulation standards.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 4, 2021•Document ID: 10195049Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS702
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor.
Associated Products (23)Associated Documents - May 28, 2021•Document ID: 10194674Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2101_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI2101 - THETA 2.4L MPI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2101) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 5, 2021•Document ID: 10191841Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS687
- Date Added:
- May 19, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: DIAGNOSING HAPTIC MOTOR CONCERNS - This Pitstop provides information regarding a "Check Haptic Steering Wheel System" message displayed on the cluster on some 2021MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles, with DTC B247300 which may be related to a poor connection in the haptic motor circuit.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 27, 2021•Document ID: 10191023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC201_TSB
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201) - This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L T-GDI engine, produced from October 29, 2014 through November 29, 2017. This is to improve evaporative system and ensure compliance with Federal and California emission regulation standards.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 26, 2021•Document ID: 10190939Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA095
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 3.3L GDI 8AT TCU GEAR SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the gear shift logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2019MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles produced from January 24, 2018 through September 24, 2018, equipped with Lambda 3.3L GDI engine and 8-speed automatic transmission, which may exhibit symptoms of acceleration delay and hesitation after vehicle speed is reduced and close to 0 mph.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 23, 2021•Document ID: 10191019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC201_OWNR
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC201_OWNR: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to customers that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative system performance on certain 2016-2018 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter Turbo-GDI engine and manufactured from October 29, 2014 through November 29, 2017.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 21, 2021•Document ID: 10191022Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC201_STKR
- Date Added:
- May 3, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC201_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
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