Kia Sorento Service Bulletins

984 manufacturer communications on file.

November 16, 2017•Document ID: 10126429
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA071
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T and 3.3L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through July 25, 2017, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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November 15, 2017•Document ID: 10126424
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG177
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316) - CLOSED - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.4L, produced from April 18, 2017 through September 7, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through October 19, 2017, which may experience an extended crank and/or a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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October 24, 2017•Document ID: 10123332
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA071
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T and 3.3L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through July 25, 2017, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a hard downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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October 24, 2017•Document ID: 10123330
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG177
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.4L, produced from April 18, 2017 through September 7, 2017, and some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through October 19, 2017, which may experience an extended crank and/or a shift quality concern,
Associated Products (2)
2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Sorento
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October 17, 2017•Document ID: 10123324
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD176
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: SORENTO (UMA) HEADREST HANG TAG REPLACEMENT (SA314) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front headrest hang tag on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through September 22, 2017, which may have the incorrect hang tag displaying information regarding ?Dual Clutch Transmission? (DCT).
Associated Products (1)
2018 Kia Sorento
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October 16, 2017•Document ID: 10123329
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG174
Date Added:
November 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: AIR INTAKE HOSE REPLACEMENT & ECU UPGRADE (SA303) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air intake hose and/or improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JFa), produced from September 4, 2015 through April 14, 2017, and some 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 19, 2014 through May 1, 2017, equipped with a 2.0T engine, which may exhibit an impaired air intake hose.
Associated Products (4)
2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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September 20, 2017•Document ID: 10119124
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG175R1
Date Added:
October 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - REVISED - This bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the E-CVVT cover or O-ring and replacement of the motor plug on some 2016-2017MY Optima (JF, JFa), 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, equipped with 2.4L GDI or 2.0T-GDI, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) ON with DTC P001000 and/or oil leakage in the E-CVVT motor plug of applicable vehicles.
Associated Products (5)
2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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September 8, 2017•Document ID: 10119120
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG159R2
Date Added:
October 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - REVISED - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the E-CVVT cover and motor plug on some 2016MY Optima (JFa), produced from August 29, 2015 to June 14, 2016, and 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 to June 14, 2016, which may exhibit a MIL ON with DTC P001000 and/or oil leakage in the E-CVVT motor plug of applicable vehicle models equipped with 2.4L GDI or 2.0 T-GDI engines.
Associated Products (3)
2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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September 7, 2017•Document ID: 10119122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG162R1
Date Added:
October 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - Revised - 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.
Associated Products (10)
2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Niro 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Rio 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage
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September 7, 2017•Document ID: 10119121
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG161R1
Date Added:
October 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - REVISED - 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.
Associated Products (9)
2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage
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September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10119127
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mfr Comm. #:
WTY201709R5
Date Added:
October 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
WTY - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - REVISED - Authorization of Claims Processing for SC147 - See this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding SC147.
Associated Products (10)
2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Sportage 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Sportage 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Sportage
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September 1, 2017•Document ID: 10119116
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
PT20201-0002R4
Date Added:
October 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PARTS BULLETIN - THETA II ENGINE SAFETY RECALL (SC147) - This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles. For repair information please refer to Technical Service Bulletin SC147.
Associated Products (10)
2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Sportage 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Sportage 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Sportage
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July 26, 2017•Document ID: 10115242
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
WTY201709R4
Date Added:
August 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
WARRANTY BULLETIN: 2017-09.R4 - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - This Warranty Bulletin accompanies TSB SC147 Theta II Engine Inspection and/or Replacement and is provided to dealers for specific guidance with claim administration and processing of SC147 warranty claims.
Associated Products (10)
2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Sportage 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Sportage 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Sportage
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July 21, 2017•Document ID: 10115239
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE131R1
Date Added:
August 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 3, 2016 to January 24, 2017, and 2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from October 3, 2016 to January 26, 2017, which may experience low battery voltage or a no-start condition.
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2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sorento
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July 14, 2017•Document ID: 10115238
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PT20201-0002R3
Date Added:
August 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PARTS BULLLETIN: 20201-0002 (Revision 3.1) - This bulletin provides information related to the inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the engine assembly on certain 2011 to 2014 model year Optima, Sorento, and Sportage vehicles.
Associated Products (10)
2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Sportage 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Sportage 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Sportage
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July 10, 2017•Document ID: 10115244
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
WTYCS201606RETIR
Date Added:
August 15, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN 2016-06 - RETIRED. SEE WARRANTY BULLETIN 2017-09 (SC147).
Associated Products (3)
2014 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Sorento
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June 30, 2017•Document ID: 10116114
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE061CLOSED
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB CLOSED: SERVICE ACTION: SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XM) NAVIGATION SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA161) - ELE061 / SA161 CLOSED
Associated Products (3)
2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul
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June 27, 2017•Document ID: 10116101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS474
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.
Associated Products (57)
2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Niro 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte+ 37 more
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June 14, 2017•Document ID: 10116112
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD169R2
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: PANORAMIC SUNSHADE ROLLER GUIDE ADJUSTMENT (SA291A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the panoramic sunshade roller guide on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 16, 2016 to February 3, 2017, which may experience a slow sunshade operation or squeak noise when the sunshade is reaching the closed position. The concern is caused by interference of the sunshade to the roller guides. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to adjust the sunshade roller guide. Sunroof assembly replacement is not required to repair this condition.
Associated Products (1)
2017 Kia Sorento
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June 13, 2017•Document ID: 10116110
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD125R2
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: PANORAMIC SUNROOF SLOW TO CLOSE AND/OR ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN CLOSING - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair a panoramic sunroof that exhibits a slow to close condition and/or abnormal noise when closing, on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles produced from October 27, 2014 through January 23, 2016. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to clean, lubricate, and replace the rear tilt levers to correct the concern. Do NOT replace the sunroof assembly for this concern.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Sorento
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10116110-0001.pdf↗

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