Kia Sedona Service Bulletins
338 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 31, 2016•Document ID: 10109788Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-TRA055
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - October 21, 2016•Document ID: 10109688Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS475
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, including what type of feedback they can expect from this system. The information provided below is a brief reference. The service information found on KGIS including the Owner?s Manual will provide more detailed information.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - October 14, 2016•Document ID: 10109686Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC135R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and/or replace the evaporative canister assembly on some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced from September 2, 2010 through November 29, 2014, some Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through November 29, 2014, some Rondo (UN) vehicles, produced from April 1, 2009 through July 30, 2010, and some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from April 1, 2009 through June 17, 2014. The subject vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of twenty-eight (28) salt belt states may experience a leak detection warning of the evaporative emission systems, along with DTC(s) P0442 or P0455. For vehicles originally sold or currently registered in one of the twenty-eight (28) salt belt states, (AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV, KS, KY, NE, ND, SD and UT), the evaporative canister will be inspected, and if no leak is found, the mounting bracket will be replaced with a new improved part. If a crack in the evaporative canister is found, the canister will be replaced with a new improved part. Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. For vehicles in other states, Kia is extending the warranty on the evaporative canister from 5 years/60,000 miles to 10 years/120,000 miles, whichever occurs first starting from the date of first service. Follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin to resolve the concern.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10090945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS266R1
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Associated Products (60)2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 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 Forte2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima+ 40 moreAssociated Documents - September 19, 2016•Document ID: 10090972Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC135OWNER
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC135) - DEAR KIA OWNER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER IN YOUR VEHICLE.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 15, 2016•Document ID: 10090974Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC135QA
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQ AND A (SC135/WTY009) - EVAPORATIVE CANISTER VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 15, 2016•Document ID: 10090970Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC135DEALERPSM
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC135) - ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM TO INSPECT THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER. KIA HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOLLOWING KIA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, MAY EXHIBIT AN EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAK DUE TO PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 15, 2016•Document ID: 10090969Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC135DEALERP
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC135) - ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM TO INSPECT THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER. KIA HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOLLOWING KIA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, MAY EXHIBIT AN EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAK DUE TO PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 15, 2016•Document ID: 10090943Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBSC135
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EVAPORATIVE CANISTER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC135) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER ASSEMBLY ON SOME OPTIMA (TF) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2014, SOME OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 29, 2014, SOME RONDO (UN) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 1, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010, AND SOME SEDONA (VQ) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2014. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) SALT BELT STATES MAY EXPERIENCE A LEAK DETECTION WARNING OF THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEMS, ALONG WITH DTC(S) P0442 OR P0455. FOR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF THE TWENTY-EIGHT (28) SALT BELT STATES, (AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV, KS, KY, NE, ND, SD AND UT), THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NO LEAK IS FOUND, THE MOUNTING BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW IMPROVED PART. IF A CRACK IN THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER IS FOUND, THE CANISTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW IMPROVED PART. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS. FOR VEHICLES IN OTHER STATES, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER FROM 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - September 2, 2016•Document ID: 10090963Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS462
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NE W BA SE AUDIO SYSTEM I N 2017MY SOUL A ND SEDONA - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUNCTIONALITY ON THE LATEST GENERATION BASE AUDIO SYSTEM (DESIGNATED AUDIO 4.0 B) THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED ON 17 MY SOUL AND SEDONA.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10090966Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS465
- Date Added:
- February 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254 AND C270354: C270254: CONTROL MODULE MASTER MISSING CALIBRATION / C270354: CONTROL MODULE SLAVE MISSING CALIBRATION
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10089401Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE113R1
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ANDROID AUTO/APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE100R3
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP), AND 2014-2015(MY) OPTIMA (QT/TF) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION (VR). FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10079901Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-100R2
- Date Added:
- September 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION. FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS443
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
Associated Products (127)2016 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 Soul2015 Kia Sportage+ 107 moreAssociated Documents - February 19, 2016•Document ID: 10089480Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OWNERSC127
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC127) - DEAR KIA SEDONA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A BRACKET IN CERTAIN 2015-2016 MY SEDONA VEHICLES TO MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 16, 2016•Document ID: 10089481Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- QASC127
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SC127) - 2015-2016 MY KIA SEDONA L, LX, AND EX VEHICLES POWER STEERING HOSE VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN Q & A
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 16, 2016•Document ID: 10089479Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSMSC127
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC127) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A BRACKET IN CERTAIN 2015 -2016 MY SEDONA L, LX, AND EX VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2015. THE INSULATION FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY BECOME WORN AS A RESULT OF VIBRATION CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. KIA WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE AN APPROPRIATE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. KIA WILL ALSO INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND IF NECESSARY, EITHER ATTACH ADDITIONAL INSULATION TO THE HOSE OR REPLACE THE HOSE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 16, 2016•Document ID: 10089478Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSC127
- Date Added:
- January 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC127) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A BRACKET IN CERTAIN 2015 AND 2016 MY SEDONA L, LX, AND EX VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 17, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2015. IN SOME 2015 AND 2016 MY SEDONA L, LX, AND EX VEHICLES, THE INSULATION FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY BECOME WORN AS A RESULT OF VIBRATION CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. KIA WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE AN APPROPRIATE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. KIA WILL ALSO INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE, AND IF NECESSARY, EITHER ATTACH ADDITIONAL INSULATION TO THE HOSE OR REPLACE THE HOSE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 16, 2016•Document ID: 10080021Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC-127
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPOWER STEERING HOSE BRACKET INSTALLATION (SC127) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF A BRACKET TO HOLD THE POWER STEERING HOSE IN 2015 AND 2016MY SEDONA (YP) L, LX AND EX VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JUNE 17, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2015. THE INSULATION FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY BECOME WORN AS A RESULT OF VIBRATION CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION, KIA IS LAUNCHING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADD A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND TO INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, ADD ADDITIONAL HEAT SHIELDING TO THE POWER STEERING HOSE OR TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE IN CASE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR DAMAGE.
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