Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2012)
233 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 15, 2014•Document ID: 10109631Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SST033
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL - This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged when removing the hood release lever. Follow the instructions included in this bulletin to properly remove the hood release lever using the new SST.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10109644Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT059
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Difficulty Programming SMK - Process to troubleshoot difficulty programming SMK because the vehicle won?t power up.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060213Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT059
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060208Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT053
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 7, 2014•Document ID: 10109622Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CHA041
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: FRONT STRUT AND DUST COVER REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure for replacing the front struts and dust covers on some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XM) vehicles, produced from October 26, 2009 through January 21, 2013, which may exhibit a condition related to oil leakage and/or noise emanating from the front struts.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060111Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 041
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109730Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG140R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 3.5 L MPI - COLD ENGINE START-UP CHATTER - This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with the 3.5 L engine and produced from October 26, 2009 to July 14, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to unusually loud engine chatter during initial start-up after sitting for several hours.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 4, 2014•Document ID: 10109734Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT051
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: TECH TIP: DTC P0455 on Sorento(XMa) - Test the functionality of the PSV (purge solenoid valve) and monitor EVAP test results / CARB readiness monitors and replace / repair, as necessary.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 4, 2014•Document ID: 10109733Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT046
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Passenger seat not as warm as the driver?s seat - There will be a difference in temperature between the RH and LH cushions. The same heaters are used in the cushions of both seats, but the RH cushion has a body sensor mat applied over the heater, resulting in less heat reaching the front passenger.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 4, 2014•Document ID: 10060207Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT051
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060138Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 140
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 17, 2014•Document ID: 10060202Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT046
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109723Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT038
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Oil Leak in Rear Main Seal Area - Most oil leaks on this engine are found in the top of the engine, under the intake manifold. In some cases, oil may leak from the filter housings where they mate with the block, or from the oil pressure switch.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109722Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT036
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Finding the correct wiring diagram for reverse input into audio head unit - If this vehicle is equipped with Navigation, then see wiring diagram for ?Back-Up Lamps? and you will see the Back-Up input into the audio unit. Also verify the reverse lamps operate as one of your first checks.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109721Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT035
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure - Test the vehicle battery with the GR8. If the battery fails the test then it should be replaced and the VCMA relearn procedure should be performed with the GDS.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109720Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT031
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Module 2 Fuse Blows Intermittently - In some cases, this may result from chaffed wiring harnesses in the driver?s seat. Inspect the harness near the right side of the driver?s seat track assembly.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10060194Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT036
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10060193Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT035
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10060189Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT031
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 056
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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