Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2018)
196 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 - December 20, 2018•Document ID: 10152904Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_TSB_R5
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - 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 (14)Associated Documents - December 20, 2018•Document ID: 10152895Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA060_R2
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - ECU UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2011-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from August 2, 2010 through July 27, 2014, and 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 through August 22, 2017, which may experience a notchy feel in the steering wheel. To correct this condition, the vehicle should be evaluated using the MDPS Effort Measurement Software detailed in the repair procedure starting on page 2 to determine whether an improved steering logic should be installed in the MDPS ECU, or if an MDPS column replacement is required. To determine whether the updated MDPS ECU reflash applies to a vehicle you are working on, or whether it has already been performed, verify ROM ID using the tables in this TSB.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - November 30, 2018•Document ID: 10152906Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_OWNER_SO
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2016-2018 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (?GDI?) and 2.0L Turbocharged GDI (?T-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 - November 16, 2018•Document ID: 10151902Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU - 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. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 25, 2018•Document ID: 10143474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_QA
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQ & A - 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 (14)Associated Documents - July 16, 2018•Document ID: 10143472Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_DSM
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new 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 (14)Associated Documents - July 16, 2018•Document ID: 10143471Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- VPI1802_DP
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE - This notice advised the dealer principal of the new 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 (14)Associated Documents - June 12, 2018•Document ID: 10143402Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG177C_R4
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE STAR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from September 18, 2017 through December 6, 2017, which may experience a very slight surging sensation with the cruise control activated and/or extended crank.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 12, 2018•Document ID: 10143270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG177C_R4
- Date Added:
- July 30, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE STAR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from September 18, 2017 through December 6, 2017, which may experience a very slight surging sensation with the cruise control activated and/or extended crank.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 22, 2018•Document ID: 10141384Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS564
- Date Added:
- June 18, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - April 17, 2018•Document ID: 10136500Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG178_R1
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - April 12, 2018•Document ID: 10136502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG187
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: SORENTO (UMa) 3.3L - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (SA345) -= This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the engine assembly on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 3.3L AWD (262 vehicles affected), produced from January 29, 2018 through February 20, 2018, which may exhibit abnormal engine noise.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 29, 2018•Document ID: 10133175Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS551
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door or trunk on some 2016MY-2018MY vehicles.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 21, 2018•Document ID: 10133182Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG177C_R3
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE START LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from September 20, 2017 through December 6, 2017, which may experience a very slight surging sensation with the cruise control activated and/or extended crank.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 21, 2018•Document ID: 10133181Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG177B_R1CLO
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) - This bulletin has been CLOSED and superceded by TSB-ENG177C R3.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133172Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS547
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - EPS RECOGNTION / SAS CALIBRATION OF C-MDPS STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Electronic Power Steering (EPS), Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) calibration and EPS type recognition after replacement of the Column-Mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) assembly on 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles.
Associated Products (3)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.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS543
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - AEB VARIANT CODING - This Pitstop provides information regarding the correct ?Variant Coding? settings for the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) on some 2017-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles.
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