Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2016)

275 manufacturer communications on file.

March 20, 2018•Document ID: 10133180
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG175_R3
Date Added:
April 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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.
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2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133172
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
PS547
Date Added:
April 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - EPS RECOGNTION / SAS CALIBRATION OF C-MDPS STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Electronic Power Steering (EPS), Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) calibration and EPS type recognition after replacement of the Column-Mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) assembly on 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles.
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2018 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Sorento
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March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
PS539
Date Added:
April 16, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
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2018 Kia Cadenza 2018 Kia Forte 2018 Kia K900 2018 Kia Niro 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Rio 2018 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Soul 2018 Kia Sportage 2018 Kia Stinger 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+ 127 more
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February 16, 2018•Document ID: 10130104
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA047_R2
Date Added:
March 13, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.
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2018 Kia Forte 2018 Kia Optima 2018 Kia Rio 2018 Kia Sorento 2018 Kia Soul 2018 Kia Sportage 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Rio 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage+ 35 more
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February 9, 2018•Document ID: 10130096
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING; LANE DEPARTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
PS545
Date Added:
March 13, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - LDWS VARIANT CODING - This Pitstop provides information regarding the correct ?Variant Coding? settings for the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) unit (A) on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles.
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2016 Kia Sorento
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February 2, 2018•Document ID: 10130103
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG175_R2
Date Added:
March 13, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: E-CVVT COVER INSPECTION AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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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February 2, 2018•Document ID: 10130092
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mfr Comm. #:
PS541
Date Added:
March 13, 2018
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP - INOPERATIVE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE AND/OR IGNITION IN ACCESSORY MODE - This pitstop provides the procedure to inspect the Key Interlock Switch contact on some 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles experience one of the following:1. An inoperative shift lock release; 2. No crank; 3. Inoperative key release (on key-start equipped vehicles); 4. Ignition stuck in accessory mode accompanied by a ?Shift to Park? message (on smart key equipped vehicles).
Associated Products (3)
2018 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Sorento
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November 20, 2017•Document ID: 10126423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE091R3
Date Added:
December 22, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
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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 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte+ 25 more
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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.
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2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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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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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 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.
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2016 Kia Sorento
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June 9, 2017•Document ID: 10116122
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA069R1
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA292A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from September 11, 2015 through October 6, 2016, 2016MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T, produced from October 23, 2014 through April 18, 2016, Sorento (UMa) 2.4L, produced from November 18, 2014 through January 19, 2016, and Sorento (UMa) 3.3L vehicles, produced from October 23, 2014 through April 18, 2016, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a harsh downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the TCU using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (2)
2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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June 9, 2017•Document ID: 10116120
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG169R1
Date Added:
August 25, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA295A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from November 3, 2014 through April 18, 2016, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a harsh downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU and TCU using KDS download as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Sorento
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May 26, 2017•Document ID: 10109859
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Mfr Comm. #:
PS499
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP : BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) VARIANT CODING OPTIONS - Following the replacement of a Blind Spot Detection (BSD) module, select the appropriate variant code, based on the trim level of the vehicle being serviced.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Sorento
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May 24, 2017•Document ID: 10109868
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA069
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (SA292) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2016MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from August 28, 2015 through October 7, 2016, Sorento (UMa) 2.0T, produced from October 29, 2014 through December 9, 2016, and Sorento (UMa) 3.3L vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 through December 22, 2016, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a harsh downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the TCU using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
Associated Products (2)
2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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May 24, 2017•Document ID: 10109866
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG169
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUAITY IMPROVEMENT (SA295) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from October 29, 2014 through December 15, 2016, which may experience a shift quality concern, such as a harsh downshift, upshift, and/or shift delay. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU and TCU using KDS download as described in this bulletin. For confirmation that the latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on, verify the ROM ID using the table on pages 2-3 of this bulletin. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Associated Products (1)
2016 Kia Sorento
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May 15, 2017•Document ID: 10109862
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD170
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: FRONT SEAT HEADREST REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both front seat headrests of some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 17, 2014 through June 15, 2015, which may exhibit detachment of the plastic trim piece on either side of the headrest, as shown below. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace both front seat headrests, even if only one headrest is affected.
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2016 Kia Sorento
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