Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2014)
261 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 4, 2019•Document ID: 10152913Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R1
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounted C-MDPS unit.
Associated Products (15)Associated 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 - July 30, 2018•Document ID: 10143404Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS464_R2
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - This Pitstop provides information relating to the vehicles listed below with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which may exhibit a ?Check BSD System? message and no communication with the BSD system after collision repairs.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 6, 2018•Document ID: 10136499Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE145_R1
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - HEAD UNIT MISMATCH WITH MICROPHONE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding correct 3.3 Volt and 8 Volt microphone (MIC) matching with head unit part numbers on some 2014-2015MY vehicles, in the event that the following concern occurs after a head unit replacement: * ?Bluetooth sound cannot be heard during a phone call by the person I am talking to (on the receiving end)? * ?Voice recognition is not working? * ?Voice commands are not picked up at all?
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 12, 2018•Document ID: 10133179Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE145
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - HEAD UNIT MISMATCH WITH MICROPHONE - This bulletin provides information regarding correct 3.3 Volt and 8 Volt microphone (MIC) matching with head unit part numbers on some 2014-2015MY vehicles.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 9, 2018•Document ID: 10133169Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS476_R1
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION - RESTRICTED FUEL LINE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration. The malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate or DTC P0087 may be stored (history). This is possibly due to a restricted low pressure fuel line.
Associated Products (7)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 - 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