Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2011)
202 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 17, 2015•Document ID: 10089950Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA047
- Date Added:
- January 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AWD SYSTEM HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR OF SOME ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) EQUIPPED 2011~2016MY SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 19, 2013 AND SOME AWD EQUIPPED 2011~2015MY SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2014, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE AWD SYSTEM WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DTCS P1820/1821/1822/1823/1824 (ACTIVE OR IN HISTORY). TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN, REPLACE THE AFFECTED HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR BY REFERRING TO THE APPLICABLE SERVICE PROCEDURE ON KGIS.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - April 10, 2015•Document ID: 10090002Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; TIRES:VALVE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC119OWNERSORENT
- Date Added:
- January 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA SORENTO OWNER - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE TIRE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLIES IN CERTAIN 2011 MY SORENTO VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 3, 2015•Document ID: 10090005Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:VALVE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC119QA
- Date Added:
- January 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"Q AND A: FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC119) 2010 MY FORTE, 2010 MY SOUL, AND 2011 MY SORENTO REPLACEMENT OF THE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLY"
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 3, 2015•Document ID: 10089999Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:VALVE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC119DEALERPSM
- Date Added:
- January 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE TIRE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLIES TO PREVENT GRADUAL LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE IN CERTAIN 2010 MY FORTE, 2011 MY SORENTO AND 2010 MY SOUL VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE 21 SALT STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED. THE 21 SALT STATES ARE: CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV. IN ADDITION TO THE SALT BELT STATES, THE FOLLOWING STATES HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY RAISED THEIR USE OF ROAD SALT OVER THE YEARS AND ARE ALSO PART OF THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: KS, KY, NE, ND, SD, UT, AND AK.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 3, 2015•Document ID: 10089998Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:VALVE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC119DEALERP
- Date Added:
- January 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO REPLACE THE TIRE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLIES IN CERTAIN 2010 MY SOUL, 2010 MY FORTE, AND 2011 MY SORENTO VEHICLES ORIGINALLY RETAILED OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF THE SALT-BELT STATES.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 1, 2015•Document ID: 10058121Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 047
- Date Added:
- August 4, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA 2011-2016 MY SPORTAGE : THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR ON CERTAIN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE EQUIPPED SPORTAGE VEHICLES, WILL EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE AWD SYSTEM WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *LJ
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - March 6, 2015•Document ID: 10092104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS387
- Date Added:
- February 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEADUNIT AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES BETWEEN NAVIGATION HEAD UNITS AND SD CARDS WHEN REPLACING HEAD UNITS FOR MULTIMEDIA ISSUES. IF AFTER REPLACING A NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT THE ORIGINAL SD CARD DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE:
Associated Products (22)2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Soul2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Soul2012 Kia Sportage+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - February 5, 2015•Document ID: 10089784Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCLI026
- Date Added:
- January 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: A/C EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING EXTENDED DRIVE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF SOME OPTIMA (TF/QF) AND SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES (SEE PRODUCTION DATES ON PAGE 3), WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION ON THE EVAPORATOR CORE AND THE FOLLOWING A/C PERFORMANCE RELATED CONCERNS.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 12, 2015•Document ID: 10089900Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA042CLOSED
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB-CHA042 IS CLOSED AS OF 1/12/2015. REFER TO CHA051.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 9, 2015•Document ID: 10089901Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA051
- Date Added:
- January 30, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: COMBINED TSB / SERVICE ACTION: FRONT STRUT BEARING REPLACEMENT (SA178) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE FRONT STRUT BEARINGS ON SOME 2011- 2013MY SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2013, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE EMANATING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL QUICKLY, AT SLOW SPEEDS. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE FRONT STRUT BEARING BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 31, 2014•Document ID: 10109783Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD093R3
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SECOND ROW SEAT INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO RELEASE - 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.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 11, 2014•Document ID: 10109758Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD090R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DRIVER?S SIDE POWER SEAT TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT AND WASHER RELOCATION - This bulletin provides information about some 2011~12MY Sorento models produced before November 1, 2011 that may experience a loose or disengaged driver?s side seat outer trim cover from the mounting bracket assembly.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 25, 2014•Document ID: 10109668Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS235R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HORN ANSWER BACK OR PARKING LAMPS INOP WHEN LOCKING DOORS WITH RKE/SMK FOB - When addressing a customer complaint related to an inoperative parking light confirmation flash, and/or audible answer back when locking the vehicle with the RKE/SMK fob, ensure each door lock position switch (viewable in BCM > Current Data) is displaying the appropriate status and the pad-lid switch (hood switch depressor) is in place on the hood.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 29, 2014•Document ID: 10109662Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC106QA
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQ AND A - SC106 - 2011-2013 MY SORENTO ECM LOGIC UPGRADE VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 29, 2014•Document ID: 10109661Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC106OWNER
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER: Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the Engine Control Module in certain 2011-2013 model year Sorento vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 29, 2014•Document ID: 10109660Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC106DSM
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Engine Control Module (?ECM?) logic on certain 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with the 3.5 liter engine and an alternator supplied by Remy.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 29, 2014•Document ID: 10109659Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC106DP
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: KIA DEALER PRINCIPALS - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2011-2013 MY Sorento vehicles with the 3.5 liter engine, to upgrade the Engine Control Module (?ECM?) Logic.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 29, 2014•Document ID: 10109651Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SC106
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - ECM LOGIC UPGRADE ? SORENTO (XMA) 3.5L MPI (SC106) - This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the ECM software on some 2011~2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from July 12, 2010 through January 31, 2013. During a specific set of operating conditions, it is possible under rare circumstances when braking and bringing the vehicle to a stop, for the engine to also stop.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109652Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-TRA051
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 042
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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