Kia Sorento Service Bulletins
984 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 5, 2022•Document ID: 10206886Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY023_QA
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY023). Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) unit, also known as Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit, 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 (4)Associated Documents - January 5, 2022•Document ID: 10206885Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY023_DPSM
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) unit, also known as Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit, 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 (4)Associated Documents - January 5, 2022•Document ID: 10206884Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY023_DP
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) unit, also known as Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit, 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 (4)Associated Documents - January 5, 2022•Document ID: 10206646Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY023_DPSM
- Date Added:
- January 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) unit, also known as Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit, 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 power steering uses a motor to assist in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may be steered, but it will require increased steering effort by the driver. This warranty extension is to address specific concerns with the functionality of the MDPS unit.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 5, 2022•Document ID: 10206645Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY023_DP
- Date Added:
- January 20, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) unit, also known as Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit, 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 power steering uses a motor to assist in steering the vehicle. If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may be steered, but it will require increased steering effort by the driver. This warranty extension is to address specific concerns with the functionality of the MDPS unit.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 23, 2021•Document ID: 10205866Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803YZ_TSB_R6
- Date Added:
- January 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/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 PI1803 titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement" equipped w/THETA II engine. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - December 23, 2021•Document ID: 10205865Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R6
- Date Added:
- January 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/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 PI1802 titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement" equipped w/THETA II engine. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - December 22, 2021•Document ID: 10205527Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS719
- Date Added:
- January 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER - 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 some 2021 and later K5 (DL3a) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with 2.5L/2.5L-T GDI Theta III engines.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 21, 2021•Document ID: 10205426Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG222_R4
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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 diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2021MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Associated Products (69)Associated Documents - December 20, 2021•Document ID: 10205429Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG232_R1
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (ECU & TCU) (SA490) - 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 update the software logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles and Telluride (ON) vehicles produced in the date ranges listed below, which may exhibit rough shift and hesitation during acceleration. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to apply the improved logic to both the 'ENGINE' and 'A/T' systems using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 13, 2021•Document ID: 10205501Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE054_CLSD
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB_FUE054_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 13, 2021•Document ID: 10205424Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE055
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 2.5L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P2074XX ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA489A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles with Theta 2.5L GDI engines, produced from September 30, 2020 through October 25, 2021, which may exhibit an MIL 'ON' with DTC P2074XX due to throttle position to Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) correlation value reading error under high load.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 7, 2021•Document ID: 10205498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG232
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (ECU & TCU) (SA490) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from August 11, 2021 through November 29, 2021 and Telluride (ON) vehicles produced from June 8, 2021 through November 4, 2021, which may exhibit rough shift and hesitation during acceleration.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 6, 2021•Document ID: 10205869Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_GEN095
- Date Added:
- January 4, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REVISION OF FUEL TANK VOLUME IN PRINTED OWNER'S MANUAL (SA487) - This bulletin provides information to replace incorrect information of the fuel tank volume in the printed Owner's Manual of 2022MY Sorento PHEV (MQ4 PHEV) vehicles produced from June 30, 2021 through October 22, 2021. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to apply a sticker with the correct information in Chapter 9 (Specification & Consumer Information) of the Owner's Manual.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 6, 2021•Document ID: 10205430Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ENG231_R1
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - 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.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - December 2, 2021•Document ID: 10205499Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_FUE054
- Date Added:
- December 23, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 2.5L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P2074XX ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA489) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles with Theta 2.5L GDI engines, produced from September 30, 2020 through October 25, 2021, which may exhibit an MIL ON with DTC P2074XX due to throttle position to Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) correlation value reading error under high load.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 16, 2021•Document ID: 10203588Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_ELE248
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both outside rear combination lamp harnesses on some 2018-2019MY Sorento (UMA) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2018, through September 30, 2018, which may exhibit an intermittent inoperative brake light with the possibility of a "Check brake light" warning on the instrument cluster display.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 4, 2021•Document ID: 10203695Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_SST067_R1
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryThis 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. #:
- PI1803YZ_TSB_R5
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/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 PI1803 titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement" equipped w/THETA II engine. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - November 4, 2021•Document ID: 10203658Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1802YZ_TSB_R5
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/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 PI1802 titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement" equipped w/THETA II engine. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).
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