Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2016)
275 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 8, 2025•Document ID: 11024184Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY035_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY035) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the left or right margin areas.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 15, 2025•Document ID: 11023265Service CampaignELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC330_OWNR_201
- Date Added:
- September 22, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC330) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-function switch knob with improved parts on certain 2016-2018 MY Sorento vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 17, 2025•Document ID: 11017172Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R5
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - April 3, 2025•Document ID: 11017109Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R8
- Date Added:
- April 18, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the table on pages 9 and 10 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - February 28, 2025•Document ID: 11014912Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R7
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (74)Associated Documents - February 1, 2025•Document ID: 11013247Service CampaignELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC330_OWNR
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC330) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-function switch knob with improved parts on certain 2016-2018 MY Sorento vehicles, manufactured from October 27, 2014 through March 7, 2018.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 30, 2025•Document ID: 11013360Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC330_TSB
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR (SC330) - This bulletin provides information to repair the multi-function switch knob on certain 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles manufactured from October 27, 2014 through March 7, 2018. The contact points in the multi-function switch in the subject vehicles may become worn over time, which may result in intermittent headlamp flickering.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 30, 2025•Document ID: 11013248Service CampaignEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC330_QA
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC330) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC330.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 30, 2025•Document ID: 11013246Service CampaignEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC330_DPSM
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC330) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-function switch knob with improved parts on certain 2016-2018 MY Sorento vehicles, manufactured from October 27, 2014 through March 7, 2018.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 30, 2025•Document ID: 11013245Service CampaignELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC330_DP
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC330) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-function switch knob with improved parts on certain 2016-2018 MY Sorento vehicles, manufactured from October 27, 2014 through March 7, 2018.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 9, 2024•Document ID: 11010704Warranty Program/ExtensionELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_OWNR302
- Date Added:
- November 21, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (WTY031) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for the multi-function switch assembly on 2016-2017 MY Sorento vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. The contact points in the multi-function switch in your vehicle may become worn, and it could result in intermittent headlamp flickering.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 5, 2024•Document ID: 11010124Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY035_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- November 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY035) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the left or right margin areas. This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY035) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub assembly on 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with 3.3L GDI Lambda II produced from October 27, 2014 through April 13, 2017. Under certain severe operating conditions and over time, the engine in the subject vehicles may develop a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area. If the vehicle continues to be driven in the unrepaired condition, the engine may overheat and become further damaged. The customer may experience an engine concern including, but not limited to, a coolant leak, coolant smell, and/or engine temperature indicator near the “H” mark on the instrument cluster. The warranty coverage for related repairs will be extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 15, 2024•Document ID: 11006551Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY035_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- August 21, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY035) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY035) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub-assembly on 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with 3.3L GDI Lambda II produced from October 27, 2014 through April 13, 2017. Under certain severe operating conditions and over time, the engine in the subject vehicles may develop a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area. If the vehicle continues to be driven in the unrepaired condition, the engine may overheat and become further damaged. The customer may experience an engine concern including, but not limited to, a coolant leak, coolant smell, and/or engine temperature indicator near the “H” mark on the instrument cluster. The warranty coverage for related repairs will be extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 13, 2024•Document ID: 11001605Warranty Program/ExtensionENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY035_TSB
- Date Added:
- June 13, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY035) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY035) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub-assembly on 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with 3.3L GDI Lambda II produced from October 27, 2014 through April 13, 2017. Under certain severe operating conditions and over time, the engine in the subject vehicles may develop a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area. If the vehicle continues to be driven in the unrepaired condition, the engine may overheat and become further damaged. The customer may experience a coolant leak, coolant smell, and/or engine temperature indicator near the “H” mark on the instrument cluster. The warranty coverage for repairs related to the cylinder head gasket will be extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 6, 2024•Document ID: 11001595Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2304_TSB_R7
- Date Added:
- June 13, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM), or Intelligent Integrated Platform Module (IPM) system on certain 2011-2015MY Sorento (XMa), 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa), and 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced within the dates outlined on page 13, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation which activates when the vehicle is locked with the use of the key fob.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - May 16, 2024•Document ID: 11000787Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R4
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryThis bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.
Associated Products (165)Associated Documents - March 22, 2024•Document ID: 10252085Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R7
- Date Added:
- April 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published PI1802 titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement"; equipped w/THETA II engine. 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 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - December 18, 2023•Document ID: 10248078Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information associated with the "Multifunction Switch Warranty Extension Program" (WTY031) to repair the multifunction switch knob on 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced at Kia Georgia from October 27, 2014 through March 7, 2018, which may exhibit an intermittent headlamp flickering. The vehicle's warranty for this issue will be extended from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. The concern does not need to be duplicated in order to follow the procedure outlined in this publication to replace the multifunction switch moving block and outer cover with the new improved part.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 15, 2023•Document ID: 10248084Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY035_REIMB
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension program launch.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 15, 2023•Document ID: 10248082Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY035_OWNR
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the vehicle's engine in 2016-2017 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L V6 Engines from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. Under certain severe operating conditions and over time, the engine in the vehicle may develop a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area. If the vehicle continues to be driven in the unrepaired condition, the engine may overheat and become further damaged.
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