Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2013)
228 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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 - July 26, 2017•Document ID: 10115242Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY201709R4
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY BULLETIN: 2017-09.R4 - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - This Warranty Bulletin accompanies TSB SC147 Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement and is provided to dealers for specific guidance with claim administration and processing of SC147 warranty claims.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 14, 2017•Document ID: 10115238Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PT20201-0002R3
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPARTS BULLLETIN: 20201-0002 (Revision 3.1) - 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.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 10, 2017•Document ID: 10115244Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTYCS201606RETIR
- Date Added:
- August 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2016-06 - RETIRED. SEE WARRANTY BULLETIN 2017-09 (SC147).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - June 27, 2017•Document ID: 10116101Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS474
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.
Associated Products (57)2017 Kia Cadenza2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Niro2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte+ 37 moreAssociated Documents - May 15, 2017•Document ID: 10109848Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; WHEELS; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC148TSB
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING COVER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC148) - VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to inspect, clean and seal or, if necessary, replace the rear wheel speed sensor (WSS) housing covers on certain 2011-2015MY 2WD Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 24, 2009 through April 30, 2014, originally retailed and/or currently registered in the coastal states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. If the rear wheel hub comes into contact with a significant amount of seawater, the water can enter the rear wheel speed sensor housing covers and may interrupt the rear wheel speed sensor signal and illuminate the Anti-Lock Braking System (?ABS?) and/or Electronic Stability Control (?ESC?) warning lights in the instrument cluster.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 12, 2017•Document ID: 10109846Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC148OWNER
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC148OWNER - OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER -Notifying owners that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel speed sensor housing covers on certain 2011-2015 MY Sorento 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) vehicles originally purchased and/or currently registered in the coastal states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 9, 2017•Document ID: 10109847Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC148QA
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC148QA - CAMPAIGN QUESTION AND ANSWERS REGARDING SC148QA
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 9, 2017•Document ID: 10109845Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC148DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC148DPSM - DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Notifies dealer principals of a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel speed sensor housing covers on certain 2011 - 2015 MY Sorento 2-Wheel Drive vehicles originally purchased and/or currently registered in the coastal states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 9, 2017•Document ID: 10109844Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR; WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VSC148DP
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC148DP - DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTIFICATION LETTER - Notifies dealer principals of a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel speed sensor housing covers on certain 2011 - 2015 MY Sorento 2-Wheel Drive vehicles originally purchased and/or currently registered in the coastal states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - April 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109835Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CLI026R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: A/C EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING EXTENDED DRIVE - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor of some 2011-2014MY Optima (TF/QF) and 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles ONLY (see production dates on Page 3), which may experience freezing of condensation on the evaporator core and the following A/C performance related concerns below. Do NOT refer to this bulletin or the resistance specifications listed in this bulletin for ANY other models.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - March 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109855Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS493
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
Associated Products (55)2017 Kia Cadenza2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Niro2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia K900+ 35 moreAssociated Documents - February 28, 2017•Document ID: 10109817Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC141R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014MY Sorento, 2011-2014MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014MY Sportage, and 2010-2013MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - December 8, 2016•Document ID: 10109878Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC141OWNERXM
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC141 - SORENTO OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014 MY Sorento vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 6, 2016•Document ID: 10109874Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC141
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014MY Sorento, 2011-2014MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014MY Sportage, and 2010-2013MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109877Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC141QA
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC141 ? UNDERBODY ? ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109876Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC141DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014 MY Sorento, 2011-2014 MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014 MY Sportage, and 2010-2013 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally retailed or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10109875Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC141DP
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2011-2014 MY Sorento, 2011-2014 MY Optima and Optima Hybrid, 2011-2014 MY Sportage, and 2010-2013 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles originally retailed or currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
Associated Products (20)2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Forte2012 Kia Forte Koup2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Forte2011 Kia Forte Koup2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte KoupAssociated Documents - November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10109774Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG160R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 - This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2011 to October 2, 2015, some 2012~2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from April 19, 2011 to December 11, 2014, some 2011~2015MY Optima (TF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2010 to July 23, 2015, and some 2014~2016MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from September 30, 2013 to November 16, 2015, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) system-related DTC(s): P0420 and possibly P0171. This concern occurs most commonly during prolonged engine braking while descending a steep grade.
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