Kia Sorento Service Bulletins
984 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226555Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA046_R3
- Date Added:
- December 6, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
Associated Products (153)Associated Documents - October 21, 2022•Document ID: 10225577Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE269
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MULTIFUNCTION CAMERA REPLACEMENT (SA511) - This bulletin provides information to replace the Multifunction Camera (MFC) assembly on some 2022MY Sorento vehicles produced by Kia Georgia (MQ4a) from October 10, 2022 through October 12, 2022. Some MFC assemblies contain software that may not activate haptic feedback or audibly alert the driver when lane departure is detected, although visual lane departure alerts on the instrument cluster continue to function if the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is enabled by the driver. This issue does not affect other driver assistance features, such as Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), or Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), if equipped on the vehicle and enabled by the driver.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 20, 2022•Document ID: 10222116Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS719_R1
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER - 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. Attention Dealership Service Managers, Service and Lube Techs, pay particular attention to this information. This Pitstop provides information regarding potential engine damage if the proper procedures are not followed during an oil change on the vehicles listed above equipped with 2.5L/2.5L-T GDI Theta III engines. Prior to installing: The oil filter service kit should be inspected for missing parts, if any of the parts are missing from the oil filter kit, inspect the oil filter carefully as parts can be dislodged during shipping.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 16, 2022•Document ID: 10220349Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY026_TSB_R1
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (OPS) REPLACEMENT - 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 regarding the replacement of the Oil Pressure Switch associated with the 'Warranty Extension Program' (WTY026) on some 2014-2018MY vehicles listed in the table below, for repairs that may be necessary to address an Oil Pressure Switch leak in the eligible vehicles listed below from 10 years/100,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address the Oil Pressure Switch leaking condition at no cost to the customers during this extended warranty period. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to replace the OPS.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 16, 2022•Document ID: 10220346Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG219_R1
- Date Added:
- September 30, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - 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 setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most 2014-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 2). If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance. Refer to TSB ENG241 for 2023MY~ vehicles equipped with the Oil Life Management System (OLMS) feature not included in table on page 2.
Associated Products (80)Associated Documents - September 13, 2022•Document ID: 10219692Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_SST067_R2
- Date Added:
- September 17, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BEARING CLEARANCE TESTER (BCT) PROCEDURES - This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressure, the SST may need to be re-calibrated to ensure that the tool provides accurate readings when testing the engine rod bearing wear. The calibration and BCT measuring point maintenance is included in this bulletin.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA101_R1
- Date Added:
- September 9, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - 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 update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5L T-GDI engine and 8-Speed DCT. The affected vehicles may exhibit an abnormal shifting condition while driving, due to the amount of clutch oil flow consumption immediately after starting. In some cases, the cluster may display a transmission error message and/or MIL ON with DTC P086800 stored.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 29, 2022•Document ID: 10218934Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA101
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 8-SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) S/W LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA502) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the A/T system on certain 2021-2023MY K5 (DL3a) and 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5L T-GDI engine and 8-Speed DCT. The affected vehicles may exhibit an abnormal shifting condition while driving, due to the amount of clutch oil flow consumption immediately after starting. In some cases, the cluster may display a transmission error message and/or MIL ON with DTC P086800 stored.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 19, 2022•Document ID: 10218676Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_TRA104
- Date Added:
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8-SPEED WDCT REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS - This bulletin provides information to clear the line pressure information stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) prior to replacement of the reman transmission assembly on some 2021MY~ Sorento (MQ4a) and K5 (DL3a) vehicles, equipped with Theta III 2.5 T-GDI engine which may set transmission DTC(s) or have an external/internal leak condition or other concern.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 16, 2022•Document ID: 10217892Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE209_R3
- Date Added:
- August 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. The KDS is required to change the setting from "Workshop" to "Customer Mode."
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - August 10, 2022•Document ID: 10217891Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS672_R1
- Date Added:
- August 18, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - 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 Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on all 21MY~ models equipped with this feature. This system is designed to help prevent a rear passenger from being left inside the vehicle when exiting. The "Check Rear Seats" message will display on the cluster when driver opens the front door, if during vehicle operation the rear doors (one or both) were opened and closed.
Associated Products (37)Associated Documents - July 27, 2022•Document ID: 10216886Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD308
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR CORNER RADAR UNIT BODY SEALER INSPECTION & REPAIR (SA503) - This bulletin provides information to inspect both rear (LH & RH) corner radar unit mounting body sealer surface on some 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with rear Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System, produced from November 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022, which may have excess body sealer applied during assembly causing improper mounting angle of the rear corner radar unit. An improperly mounted rear radar unit may cause the vehicle to exhibit a MIL 'ON' with DTC C270954. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to inspect and, if necessary, file down the seam sealer behind the bracket.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 20, 2022•Document ID: 10216508Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; TRAILER HITCHES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE261
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRAILER HITCH ACCESSORY FUSE REQUIREMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the trailer hitch accessory installation on some 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles. Note that the Kia trailer hitch accessory kit requires the use of a 15 Amp fuse rating to be used. The manufacturer of the trailer hitch accessory specifies a fuse size based on development and design of their components including pin terminal, number of circuits, and module design. Always confirm the model of the hitch installed and use the recommended fuse rating required by the manufacturer.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 14, 2022•Document ID: 10216912Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY026_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (OPS) REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the Oil Pressure Switch associated with the 'Warranty Extension Program' (WTY026) on some 2014-2018MY vehicles listed in the table below, for repairs that may be necessary to address an Oil Pressure Switch leak in the eligible vehicles listed below from 10 years/100,000 miles to 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address the Oil Pressure Switch leaking condition at no cost to the customers during this extended warranty period.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - July 14, 2022•Document ID: 10216503Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC234_OWNR
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an auxiliary evaporative canister in your vehicle to ensure the evaporative canister is not releasing excessive pollutants into the air.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 12, 2022•Document ID: 10216504Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC234_TSB
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 2.4L GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC234) - This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with the 2.4L GDI engine, produced from November 4, 2014 through March 7, 2018. This is to improve the evaporative system and ensure compliance with Federal and California emission regulation standards.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 12, 2022•Document ID: 10216502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC234_QA
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- 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 (SC234).
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 12, 2022•Document ID: 10216501Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC234_STKR
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC234_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 12, 2022•Document ID: 10216500Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC234_POC
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySC234_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 12, 2022•Document ID: 10216499Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC234_DPSM
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2022
- 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 to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative system performance on certain 2016-2018 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with the 2.4-liter GDI engine and manufactured from November 4, 2014 through March 7, 2018.
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