Kia Sorento Service Bulletins
984 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 18, 2016•Document ID: 10090051Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS1603QA
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQ AND A: CS1603 2011 MY KIA SORENTO DOOR LATCHES CUSTOMER SATISFACTION / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM Q & A
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 18, 2016•Document ID: 10090049Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS1603OWNER
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER LETTER: CS1603 - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION/WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - DEAR KIA SORENTO OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KIA SORENTO. BECAUSE KIA VALUES YOU AS OUR CUSTOMER, WE ARE CONDUCTING A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING DOOR LATCHES IN 2011 MY SORENTO VEHICLES.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 18, 2016•Document ID: 10090048Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS1603FORM
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryREQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM: CS1603 - 2011MY KIA SORENTO DOOR LATCHES CUSTOMER SATISFACTION / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - IF YOU HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE FRONT AND/OR REAR DOOR LATCHES REPAIRED OR REPLACED, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SOME OR ALL OF THAT EXPENSE. MAIL THIS COMPLETED REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM TO KIA, ALONG WITH DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED BELOW, FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., P.O. BOX 52410, IRVINE, CA 92619-2410
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 18, 2016•Document ID: 10090046Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS1603DEALERPSM
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: CS1603 - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE DOOR LATCHES IN 2011 MY SORENTO VEHICLES. KIA HAS DETERMINED THAT AFTER EXTENDED USAGE OVER YEARS, THE DOOR LATCHES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN BEING ACTIVATED WITH THE OUTSIDE HANDLE AND THE DOOR MAY NOT OPEN (HOWEVER, THE DOOR CAN BE OPENED WHEN ANY INSIDE HANDLE IS ACTIVATED.) FRONT DOOR LATCHES. IF THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES ARE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, UPGRADE THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES BY INSTALLING A SPACER CLIP TO THE LATCHES. IF THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES ARE NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, REPLACE THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES. THIS UPGRADE OR REPLACEMENT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. IF ONE OF THE FRONT DOOR LATCHES HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, THE OTHER FRONT DOOR LATCH WILL BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. REAR DOOR LATCHES. IN ADDITION, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE REAR DOOR LATCHES FROM 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. IF, AT ANY TIME WITHIN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES THE CONDITION DESCRIBED ABOVE, REPLACE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. THE REMAINDER OF THE BASIC WARRANTY FOR COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THE REAR DOOR LATCHES REMAINS UNCHANGED AT 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES. ALL OTHER WARRANTY TERMS, LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 18, 2016•Document ID: 10090045Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- CS1603DEALERP
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: CS1603 - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION / WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM REGARDING THE DOOR LATCHES IN 2011 MY SORENTO VEHICLES. KIA HAS DETERMINED THAT AFTER EXTENDED USAGE OVER YEARS, THE DOOR LATCHES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN BEING ACTIVATED WITH THE OUTSIDE HANDLE AND THE DOOR MAY NOT OPEN (HOWEVER, THE DOOR CAN BE OPENED WHEN ANY INSIDE HANDLE IS ACTIVATED.) FRONT DOOR LATCHES. IF THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES ARE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, UPGRADE THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES BY INSTALLING A SPACER CLIP TO THE LATCHES. IF THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES ARE NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING, REPLACE THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES. THIS UPGRADE OR REPLACEMENT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. IF ONE OF THE FRONT DOOR LATCHES HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, THE OTHER FRONT DOOR LATCH WILL BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. REAR DOOR LATCHES. IN ADDITION, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE REAR DOOR LATCHES FROM 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. IF, AT ANY TIME WITHIN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES THE CONDITION DESCRIBED ABOVE, REPLACE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. THE REMAINDER OF THE BASIC WARRANTY FOR COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THE REAR DOOR LATCHES REMAINS UNCHANGED AT 5 YEARS/60,000 MILES. ALL OTHER WARRANTY TERMS, LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS APPLY AND REMAIN UNCHANGED.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 18, 2016•Document ID: 10089590Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD125
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10089401Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE113R1
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ANDROID AUTO/APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10089391Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG158
- Date Added:
- January 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA240) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND INSPECTION OF THE VCM MOTOR OF SOME 2016MY OPTIMA (JFA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 28, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AND SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2014 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2016, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTC: P200A00. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACEMENT OF THE VARIABLE CHARGE MOTION ACTUATOR (VCMA). DO NOT REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THIS CONCERN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THAT THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 8. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN PERFORMED TO THE VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 29, 2016•Document ID: 10089301Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG149
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 2.4 GDI MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0263/ P0266/ P0269/ P0272 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL INJECTORS IN SOME SORENTO (XMA) PRODUCED 12/17/2012~12/11/2014, OPTIMA (QF) PRODUCED 07/28/2013~10/02/2015, OPTIMA (TF) PRODUCED 09/09/2013~07/23/2015 2014~2015MY, AND SPORTAGE (SL) PRODUCED 09/01/2013~12/01/2014, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON ALONG WITH DTCS P0263, P0266, P0269 AND/OR P0272. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO DIAGNOSE AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR TO CORRECT THE CONCERN.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 23, 2016•Document ID: 10089303Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE085R1
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE - MEDIA BUTTON INOPERATIVE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM OF SOME 2014~2015MY SPORTAGE (SL), FORTE (YD), OPTIMA (TF/QF), OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) AND SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE UVO MEDIA BUTTON.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - June 22, 2016•Document ID: 10094565Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY003BULLETIN
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY003 - 2011-2015 MY SORENTO DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY003) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY ON THE 2011-2015 MY SORENTO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM 10/24/2009 THROUGH 12/17/2014. THE CLOCK SPRING IS AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WHICH ROTATES WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE AIRBAG UNIT. KIAS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WHEN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE INCREASES, WHICH CAN BE CONTRIBUTED TO BY USAGE PATTERNS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ADVISES THE DRIVER TO HAVE THE SYSTEM INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. IF CONTINUED TO BE USED WITHOUT REPAIR, THE DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY EVENTUALLY NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT. KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY ON THE 2011-2015 MY SORENTO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM 10/24/2009 THROUGH 12/17/2014, TO FIFTEEN (15) YEARS WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION ADDRESSES FAILURES OF THE DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING AS REPORTED BY SOME VEHICLE OWNERS, AS WELL AS THE DIAGNOSIS OF ANY CONCERNS RELATED TO THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 22, 2016•Document ID: 10089304Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBBOD137
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE ACTION: TAIL GATE LATCH REPAIR (SA234) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING UPDATED COMPONENTS WITHIN THE REAR LATCH, ON SOME MANUAL TAIL GATE-EQUIPPED 2016MY SORENTO (UMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2014 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2015 THAT MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF NOT OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 18, 2016•Document ID: 10094570Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY003OWNER
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER LETTER: WTY003 - DEAR KIA SORENTO OWNER: KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY TO 15 YEARS WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. THE CLOCKSPRING IS AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WHICH ROTATES WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE AIRBAG UNIT. KIAS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WHEN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE INCREASES, WHICH CAN BE CONTRIBUTED TO BY USAGE PATTERNS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT, ADVISES YOU TO HAVE THE SYSTEM INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. IF CONTINUED TO BE USED WITHOUT REPAIR, THE DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY EVENTUALLY NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 17, 2016•Document ID: 10094571Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY003QA
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQ AND A: WTY003 - 2011-2015 MY SORENTO DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Q & A
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 17, 2016•Document ID: 10094569Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY003DEALERPSM
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY003 - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY ON THE 2011-2015 MY SORENTO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM 10/24/2009 THROUGH 12/17/2014, TO FIFTEEN (15) YEARS WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. THE CLOCK SPRING IS AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WHICH ROTATES WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE AIRBAG UNIT. KIAS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WHEN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE INCREASES, WHICH CAN BE CONTRIBUTED TO BY USAGE PATTERNS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ADVISES THE DRIVER TO HAVE THE SYSTEM INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. IF CONTINUED TO BE USED WITHOUT REPAIR, THE DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY EVENTUALLY NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 17, 2016•Document ID: 10094568Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY003FORM
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryREQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM: WTY003 - IF YOU HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY REPLACED, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SOME OR ALL OF THAT EXPENSE. MAIL THIS COMPLETED REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM TO KIA, ALONG WITH DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED BELOW, FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., P.O. BOX 52410, IRVINE, CA 92619-2410
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 17, 2016•Document ID: 10094567Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY003DEALERP
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: WTY003 - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY ON 2011-2015 MY SORENTO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM 10/24/2009 THROUGH 12/17/2014, TO FIFTEEN (15) YEARS WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING FROM THE DATE OF FIRST SERVICE. THE CLOCK SPRING IS AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WHICH ROTATES WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE AIRBAG UNIT. THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION ADDRESSES FAILURES OF THE DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING AS REPORTED BY SOME VEHICLE OWNERS, AS WELL AS THE DIAGNOSIS OF ANY CONCERNS RELATED TO THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 17, 2016•Document ID: 10089307Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE108
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY ON 2011MY 2015MY SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES. IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH ANY OF THE DTCS LISTED BELOW, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 10, 2016•Document ID: 10089308Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA068
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"SERVICE ACTION: TIGHTEN POWER TAILGATE BALL STUD (SA232) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR TIGHTENING THE RIGHT TAILGATE SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BALL STUD, ON SELECT UMA SORENTO MODELS, PRODUCED FROM MAY 16, 2016 THROUGH MAY 26, 2016, WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION BY THE FACTORY, AND MAY EXHIBIT AN UNUSUAL NOISE WHEN OPERATING THE POWER TAILGATE. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, VERIFY AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN THE BALL STUD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. "
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 8, 2016•Document ID: 10089312Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE100R3
- Date Added:
- January 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCOMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP), AND 2014-2015(MY) OPTIMA (QT/TF) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION (VR). FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
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