Kia Sorento Service Bulletins
984 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 31, 2023•Document ID: 10237138Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_TSB
- Date Added:
- June 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR - 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 vehicleâÂÂs 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.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 31, 2023•Document ID: 10237027Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_OWNR1617
- Date Added:
- June 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification 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 - May 22, 2023•Document ID: 10236650Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2304_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- May 30, 2023
- 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 10, 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.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - May 18, 2023•Document ID: 10237025Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_OWNR18
- Date Added:
- June 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for the multi-function switch assembly on 2018 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 (1)Associated Documents - May 5, 2023•Document ID: 10236078Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS2304_TSB_R2
- Date Added:
- May 30, 2023
- 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 10, 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.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - April 28, 2023•Document ID: 10235408Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE271_R1
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INVERTER COOLANT/DEBRIS FLUSHING/REPLACEMENT FOR CLUSTER MESSAGE "REFILL INVERTER COOLANT" (SA515): 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 flush out the inverter low-conductivity coolant (BSC-1) on certain 2021-2022MY Sorento HEV (MQ4 HEV) vehicles produced from September 2, 2020 through September 29, 2021 and Sorento PHEV (MQ4 PHEV) vehicles produced from June 29, 2021 through October 1, 2021, which may exhibit a "Refill inverter coolant" message displayed on the instrument cluster due to poor flow of coolant/antifreeze inside the low-conductivity coolant pipe. In most cases, the inverter reservoir tank coolant may be filled to normal level and no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)s are stored due to an increase operation of the electric water pump (EWP) that is 2,800 RPMs or more when checked.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 26, 2023•Document ID: 10235412Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_DP
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for the multi-function switch assembly on 2016-2018 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 the vehicle may become worn, and it could result in intermittent headlamp flickering.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 26, 2023•Document ID: 10235411Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_DPSM
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for the multi-function switch assembly on 2016- 2018 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 the vehicle may become worn, and it could result in intermittent headlamp flickering.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 26, 2023•Document ID: 10235410Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_QA
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is a Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension (WTY031).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 26, 2023•Document ID: 10235409Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY031_REIMB
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2023
- 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 (3)Associated Documents - April 19, 2023•Document ID: 10234608Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE282
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MQ4 HEV LEAFLET AND RESERVOIR CAP LABEL REPLACEMENT(SA524) - This bulletin provides information to replace the hybrid motor coolant reservoir cap label and provide a leaflet on some 2021-2022MY Sorento HEV (MQ4 HEV) vehicles produced from September 17, 2021 through January 10, 2022. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to provide a leaflet in the glovebox and replace the hybrid motor coolant reservoir cap label.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 19, 2023•Document ID: 10234607Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE281
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MQ4 HEV RESERVOIR CAP LABEL REPLACEMENT (SA523) - This bulletin provides information to replace the hybrid motor coolant reservoir cap label on some 2021MY - 2022MY Sorento (MQ4 HEV) vehicles produced from January 11, 2022 through May 19, 2022.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 19, 2023•Document ID: 10234606Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE271
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INVERTER COOLANT/DEBRIS FLUSHING/REPLACEMENT FOR CLUSTER MESSAGE "REFILL INVERTER COOLANT" (SA515) - This bulletin provides information to flush out the inverter low-conductivity coolant on certain 2021-2022MY Sorento HEV (MQ4 HEV) vehicles produced from September 2, 2020 through September 29, 2021 and Sorento PHEV (MQ4a PHEV) vehicles produced from June 29, 2021 through October 1, 2021, which may exhibit a "Refill inverter coolant" message displayed on the instrument cluster due to poor flow of coolant/antifreeze inside the low-conductivity coolant pipe. In most cases, the inverter reservoir tank coolant may be filled to normal level and no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)s are stored due to an increase operation of the electric water pump (EWP) that is 2,800 RPMs or more when checked.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 19, 2023•Document ID: 10235105Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG239_R1
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - 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 extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 14, 2023•Document ID: 10234611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC260_OWNR
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2016-2018 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbo GDI engines manufactured from October 29, 2014 to November 29, 2017 to improve the emission logic in the Electronic Control Module ('ECM') to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. This condition may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants that exceed Federal and California standards.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 12, 2023•Document ID: 10235099Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC260_TSB
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: THETA 2.0L T-GDI ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC260) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the emissions-related software logic of the Electronic Control Module (ECM) with an improved version on certain 2016-2018MY Sorento vehicles equipped with Theta 2.0L T-GDI ULEV engines, produced from October 29, 2014 through November 29, 2017. To ensure compliance with emissions regulations, apply the improved logic to the 'Emissions' system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 12, 2023•Document ID: 10234614Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC260_STKR
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC260_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 12, 2023•Document ID: 10234613Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC260_POC
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC260_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 12, 2023•Document ID: 10234612Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC260_QA
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC260).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 12, 2023•Document ID: 10234610Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC260_DPSM
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2016-2018 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.0L Turbo GDI engines manufactured from October 29, 2014 to November 29, 2017 to improve the emission logic in the Electronic Control Module ('ECM') to ensure compliance with emissions regulations. This condition may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants that exceed Federal and California standards.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents