Kia Sorento Service Bulletins

984 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 17, 2013•Document ID: 10109700

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-ENG137R1

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC005) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ECU) in certain vehicles sold in California.

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  2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Sedona2014 Kia Sorento
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• October 15, 2013•Document ID: 10109698

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-CLI022

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to HVAC controller software upgrade for 2014MY Sorento vehicles, produced from January 24, 2013 to September 22, 2013, equipped with Auto (FATC) or Manual HVAC controls.

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  2014 Kia Sorento
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• October 2, 2013•Document ID: 10109702

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-FUE026

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087.

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  2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060306

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  124

  Date Added:

  March 16, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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  2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Rio2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Soul
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• October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10059888

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  22

  Date Added:

  March 16, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

  Associated Products (1)

  2014 Kia Sorento
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• September 11, 2013•Document ID: 10116826

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS254R1

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: IMPROPER MAP DATA ERROR WHEN INSTALLING SD CARD - This article provides information regarding a potential error message which may be received on some 2014 MY Sorento vehicles.

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  2014 Kia Sorento
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• September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060310

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  137

  Date Added:

  March 16, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

  Associated Products (4)

  2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Sedona2014 Kia Sorento
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• September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10054197

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-026

  Date Added:

  December 31, 2013

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  KIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO, CADENZA. *PE

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  2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima
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• September 1, 2013•Document ID: 10053711

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-139

  Date Added:

  November 19, 2013

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  KIA: AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, WOULD HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), CAUSED BY AN INOPERATIVE VCM ACTUATOR, ON SOME VEHICLES, OR AN INOPERATIVE VALVE LINKAGE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY. MODELS 2011-2013 SORENTO. *PE

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  2013 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sorento
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• August 30, 2013•Document ID: 10090623

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBBOD102

  Date Added:

  February 6, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: SEAT BACK COVER REMOVAL PROCEDURE - THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK COVERS ON OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XMA).

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sorento
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• August 22, 2013•Document ID: 10090814

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBBOD093R1

  Date Added:

  February 7, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: SECOND ROW SEAT INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO RELEASE - REVISED - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO SOME 2011-2013MY SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2009 TO NOVEMBER 5, 2012, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN RELATED TO THE SECOND ROW SEATS BEING INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO RELEASE.

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  2013 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sorento
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• July 16, 2013•Document ID: 10090616

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBELE052

  Date Added:

  February 6, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  "TSB: REPLACEMENT BATTERY - SERVICE INFORMATION: 2014MY SORENTO VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED BATTERY TERMINAL, TERMINAL COVER AND O.E. BATTERY. WHEN REPLACING THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AS ADDITIONAL PARTS AND PROCEDURAL STEPS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR."

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  2014 Kia Sorento
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• June 12, 2013•Document ID: 10090482

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBBOD099

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: SORENTO FUEL FILLER DOOR OPERATION UPGRADE (SA146) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO SOME SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2011, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO OPEN FUEL FILLER DOOR.

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  2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sorento
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• June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060300

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  099

  Date Added:

  March 16, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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  2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sorento
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• June 1, 2013•Document ID: 10052608

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-129

  Date Added:

  August 21, 2013

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  KIA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. THE ETC ACTUATOR MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JS

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  2013 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sedona2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sedona2011 Kia Sorento
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• May 31, 2013•Document ID: 10090429

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBFUE023

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: ECM UPGRADE - CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION/BALANCE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2012-2013 MY SORENTO(XM) AND 2012 MY SEDONA(VQ) VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED (MIL) WITH THE ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) SYSTEM-RELATED CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION/BALANCE DTC(S), (P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278).

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  2013 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sedona2012 Kia Sorento
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• May 29, 2013•Document ID: 10090438

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS252

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  "PITSTOP: 2011MY SORENTO STOP LAMP SWITCH INOPERATIVE AFTER PERFORMING CAMPAIGN SC098 - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING A SMALL NUMBER OF NONFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCHES IN SORENTO (XM) VEHICLES, AFTER PERFORMING VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN SC098. "

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  2011 Kia Sorento
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• May 29, 2013•Document ID: 10090431

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBTRA049

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.

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  2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Forte Koup2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio2014 Kia Sedona2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Forte Koup2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Rio+ 18 more
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• May 7, 2013•Document ID: 10090439

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PS257

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PITSTOP: PANORAMIC SUNROOF DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT - THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES PROCEDURES FOR DIAGNOSING A PANORAMIC SUNROOF ASSEMBLY WITH TORN DUST SEALS.

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  2013 Kia Sorento
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• May 3, 2013•Document ID: 10090437

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBELE051R1

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  SERVICE ACTION: DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR REFLASH PROCEDURE (SA143A) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME SORENTO (XM) VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JANUARY 28, 2010 TO MAY 16, 2011, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERABLE DRIVER’S SIDE WINDOW. REVISED.

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  2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sorento
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