Kia Sorento Service Bulletins
984 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010508Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2101YZ_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2101Y/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 in (PI2101) titled “Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement” for 2011MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L MPI engine, produced from October 24, 2009 through June 24, 2011. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010507Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI2002YZ_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/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 in (PI2002A, PI2002B and SC200**1) titled “Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement”. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010523EmissionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC318_QA
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC318) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC318.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010521EmissionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC318_DPSM
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC318) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2024 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.5L Turbo Gas Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines manufactured from December 7, 2023 to February 26, 2024 to update the emissions software logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010518EmissionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC318_DP
- Date Added:
- November 14, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC318) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2024 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.5L Turbo Gas Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines manufactured from December 7, 2023 to February 26, 2024 to improve the emissions logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to ensure compliance with emissions regulations.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 5, 2024•Document ID: 11010129Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY039_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- November 6, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY039) - 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’ (WTY039) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub assembly on 2014-2015 MY Sorento, 2014-2017 MY Cadenza, and 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles, equipped with 3.3L GDI engines. 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 (8)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 - October 24, 2024•Document ID: 11009491Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA126V
- Date Added:
- October 30, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC JUDDER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to address vehicles that may be exhibiting front brake judder sensation while braking on certain 2021-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from July 26, 2021 through March 28, 2024 and 2023-2024MY Sportage (NQ5a) vehicles produced from January 7, 2022 through May 20, 2024. Brake judder is a vibration or pulsing sensation felt in the steering wheel, brake pedal, and/or seat when the brakes are applied while driving.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 18, 2024•Document ID: 11009074Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE341_R3
- Date Added:
- October 23, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC – DEALER MODE, FACTORY AND NETWORK RESET - 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 to access the ‘Dealer Mode’ function on 2024MY~ models listed on page 5 equipped with a Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) head unit, and to perform a ‘Reset Network’ and/or ‘Factory Reset’ to address customer concerns related to activation of Kia Connect or Kia Connect features that may have stopped working.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 16, 2024•Document ID: 11009533Over The AirELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OTA_SA591
- Date Added:
- October 31, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INTELLIGENT SPEED LIMIT ASSIST (SA591) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Engine Control Unit (ECU) logic of certain 2025 Sorento vehicles. This update is designed to improve the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)* function to more accurately adjust the target cruise control speed limit to the speed limit of the road.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 15, 2024•Document ID: 11009073Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE358
- Date Added:
- October 23, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ISLA LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA591) - This bulletin provides information to improve the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) function on certain 2025MY Sorento (MQ4a PE) vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI Theta Ⅲ engines produced from June 25, 2024 through August 8, 2024. When using Smart Cruise Control with ISLA enabled, an affected vehicle may not automatically update the cruise set speed to a new posted speed limit due to a software logic error. If this occurs, the driver can manually change the cruise set speed and/or deactivate the cruise control normally by using the steering wheel controls and brake pedal.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 21, 2024•Document ID: 11008051Warranty Program/ExtensionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY034_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- September 26, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT (WTY034) - 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’ (WTY034) to diagnose the ‘Malfunction Indicator Lamp’ (MIL) accompanied by DTC P0088 and, if necessary, replace the high-pressure fuel pump on 2019-2021 MY Sedona vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2018 through July 8, 2020, 2017-2020 MY Cadenza vehicles manufactured from June 2, 2016 through October 15, 2020, and 2019-2020 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L V6 Engines manufactured from January 24, 2018 through October 15, 2020.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - September 21, 2024•Document ID: 11008045Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE066
- Date Added:
- September 26, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: GDI FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT FOR MISFIRE DTC(S) - This bulletin provides information regarding cylinder misfire DTCs stored on some 2021-2022 MY Kia Sorento and 2023 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with a naturally aspirated Theta III 2.5L GDI engine and dual fuel injection, where a low-pressure (MPI) injector and a high-pressure (GDI) injector independently supply fuel to each cylinder. A GDI fuel injector may become damaged due to exposure to fuel containing ethanol, potentially resulting in the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminating, along with no-start, misfire, and/or reduced power, while driving at highway speeds remains possible.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 19, 2024•Document ID: 11008038Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE354
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ICU FUSE LABEL REPLACEMENT (SA585) - This bulletin provides information to replace the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) fuse label on some 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from December 5, 2023 through April 2, 2024. The incorrect ICU fuse label on the affected vehicles was installed.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 19, 2024•Document ID: 11008034Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD332
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DOOR BELT OUTSIDE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (SA589) - This bulletin provides information to replace all four door belt outside weatherstrips on certain 2025MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from July 24, 2024 through August 13, 2024. During the manufacturing process, a lower temperature was used during the bonding and drying process which caused a decreased in adhesion between the rubber seal and outer belt molding which can cause the rubber seal to separate from the outer belt molding on the affected vehicles.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 18, 2024•Document ID: 11008037Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE341_R2
- Date Added:
- September 25, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC - DEALER MODE, FACTORY AND NETWORK RESET - 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 to access the ‘Dealer Mode’ function on 2024MY~ models listed on page 5 equipped with a Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) head unit, and to perform a ‘Reset Network’ and/or ‘Factory Reset’ to address customer concerns related to activation of Kia Connect or Kia Connect features that may have stopped working.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 5, 2024•Document ID: 11008193Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA113
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSMISSIONS WITH ISG/EOP - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement or servicing of transmission assemblies on all Kia vehicles equipped with Idle-Stop-Go (ISG) and High-Flow Electric Oil Pump (HF EOP). The HF EOP protective connector cover may NOT have been installed on a new or remanufactured transmission during assembly. The HF EOP connector may become contaminated with debris during shipping and/or with oil/coolant during installation.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - August 26, 2024•Document ID: 11006651Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD330
- Date Added:
- August 28, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR SPOILER LOWER TRIM INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA584) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspection and, if necessary, replace the rear spoiler lower trim on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a PE) vehicles produced from February 13, 2024 through April 23, 2014. The rear spoiler lower trim may have become deformed during the manufacturing drying process which can result in a fitment gap exceeding 1mm between the upper and lower rear spoiler trims.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 22, 2024•Document ID: 11006664Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA111_R1
- Date Added:
- August 29, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION EOP SENSORLESS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - 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 to improve the Electric Oil Pump ‘EOP’ operation logic of the automatic transmission 'A/T’ on some 2021-2023MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from September 9, 2020 through December 29, 2023 and 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from March 24, 2020 to December 18, 2023, equipped with a 2.5L T-GDI Theta III engines and 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmissions (DCT). The affected vehicles may exhibit abnormal/harsh shifting, gear slipping, no gear engagement in Drive ‘D’ and/or Reverse ‘R’ shift selection, accompanied by a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ‘ON’ illuminated on the instrument cluster with DTC(s) P1C2D03, P1C2D1C, and/or P1C2E92 stored.
Associated Products (6)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.
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