Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2012)
233 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 3, 2019•Document ID: 10159233Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803_OWN#2_SOR
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER LETTER: Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2012-2014 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection ("ÃÂÃÂGDI"ÃÂÃÂ) engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit ("ECU").
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 18, 2019•Document ID: 10154664Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCLI018_CLOSED
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: MANUAL HVAC CONTROL HEAD UPDATE ? LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA088) - THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN CLOSED.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 11, 2019•Document ID: 10154696Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803WX_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) 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 returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (?DTC?), P1326.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 1, 2019•Document ID: 10154695Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803WX_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) 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 returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (?DTC?), P1326.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 25, 2019•Document ID: 10152908Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DC_20190125
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryRECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, January 25, 2019 Update - Dear Kia Retailer, At Kia, safety is a top priority and we wrote to you last August and again last October to provide you with updates regarding news reports about non-collision fires in Kia vehicles and the status of Kia?s cooperative work with NHTSA.
Associated Products (21)2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - January 18, 2019•Document ID: 10152915Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG083_R1
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. In these engines highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common fuel rail and injectors that deliver fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder. In comparison, in a conventional Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) engine, the gasoline is injected into the intake port of each cylinder at a relatively low pressure. Due to high fuel pressure in a GDI system, servicing the GDI system requires special attention and handling procedures. This bulletin provides special service information and specifications for the GDI fuel system components.
Associated Products (70)2019 Kia Cadenza2019 Kia K9002019 Kia Niro2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Rio2019 Kia Sorento2019 Kia Soul2019 Kia Sportage2019 Kia Stinger2018 Kia Cadenza2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia K9002018 Kia Niro2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Rio2018 Kia Sedona2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2018 Kia Stinger+ 50 moreAssociated Documents - January 2, 2019•Document ID: 10152920Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: 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 - November 9, 2018•Document ID: 10152488Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803WX_TSB
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803) 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 returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (?DTC?), P1326.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 31, 2018•Document ID: 10147450Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_TSB
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - TSB - ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE - This document is the Technical Service Bulletin for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10147427Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_OWNER_SO
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2012-2014 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (?GDI?) engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit (?ECU?).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10147324Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DC_20181026
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER COMMUNICATION - RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, OCTOBER 26 2018 UPDATE - Dear Kia Retailer, We wrote to you in late August to provide you with an update regarding news reports regarding non-collision fires in Kia vehicles and NHTSA?s announcement of the opening of a Defect Petition for fire cases involving the 2011-14 Sorento and Optima vehicles. Since that time, we have been working cooperatively with NHTSA to analyze the safety performance of these and all Kia vehicles and added additional resources to quickly and effectively address any incidents. Recently, a non-profit consumer advocacy group called the Center for Automotive Safety (CAS) has asked for a recall of Kia vehicles for fire risk and members of the Senate Commerce Committee have asked Kia for additional information related to non-collision fires in Kia vehicles. These actions have generated additional media reports so we are providing you with additional information to assist you and your teams in addressing customer concerns.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 25, 2018•Document ID: 10147449Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_QA
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 25, 2018•Document ID: 10147425Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_DSM
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Service Managers, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 25, 2018•Document ID: 10147424Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1803_DP
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - August 28, 2018•Document ID: 10145149Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DC_20180828
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER COMMUNICATION - RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS - Dear Kia Retailer, You and your customers may have seen recent media reports regarding thermal incidents in Kia vehicles or NHTSA?s announcement of the opening of a Defect Petition for fire cases involving the 2011-14 Sorentos and Optimas, and I want to update you on KMA?s response to this issue. All automobiles contain combustible materials and a vehicle fire may be a result of any number of complex factors which must be carefully evaluated by trained technicians to, if possible, determine its cause and, ultimately, determine if a defect trend exists. At Kia, customer safety is paramount and although both KMA and NHTSA have independently concluded that no defect trends exist, KMA has significantly increased its committed resources to ensure that all thermal incidents are fully evaluated.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS539
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Associated Products (147)Associated Documents - February 16, 2018•Document ID: 10130104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Associated Products (55)2018 Kia Forte2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Rio2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Soul2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Rio2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage+ 35 moreAssociated Documents - November 20, 2017•Document ID: 10126423Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE091R3
- Date Added:
- December 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
Associated Products (45)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte+ 25 moreAssociated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10119127Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY201709R5
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWTY - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - REVISED - Authorization of Claims Processing for SC147 - See this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding SC147.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10119116Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PT20201-0002R4
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPARTS BULLETIN - THETA II ENGINE SAFETY RECALL (SC147) - This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles. For repair information please refer to Technical Service Bulletin SC147.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents