Kia Sorento Service Bulletins
984 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060130Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 076
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 1, 2014•Document ID: 10057239Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 077
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA OPTIMA /SORENTO: 2012-2014 REAR VIEW CAMERA REQUIRES REPLACEMENT ON SPECIFIC MODELS. *LJ
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 3, 2014•Document ID: 10109794Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE062R2
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software on some 2014MY Cadenza (VG) Sorento (XMa) and Optima (TF/QF) vehicles, produced from March 11, 2013 through January 24, 2014.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 31, 2014•Document ID: 10109783Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD093R3
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SECOND ROW SEAT INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO RELEASE - This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 26, 2009 to November 5, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to the second row seats being inoperative or difficult to release.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 20, 2014•Document ID: 10109791Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS356
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL LINE COMPATIBILITY - When replacing the High Pressure Fuel Pump of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles equipped with the 2.4L GDI engine and produced prior to July 26, 2013, refer to the table below to determine compatibility between the feed tube connector on the end of the fuel line and the High Pressure Fuel Pump, as installed on the vehicle.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 7, 2014•Document ID: 10109787Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN057
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR SMART KEY FOB SYSTEMS AND START/STOP BUTTONS - This bulletin provides information related to the Smart Key Systems on vehicles equipped with A/T (automatic transaxle) and Start/Stop Buttons (SSB).
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - September 18, 2014•Document ID: 10109759Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG143R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND BOLT REPLACEMENT (SA170) - This bulletin provides the information to replace the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft bolt on some 2015MY Optima (QF) and 2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from June 30, 2014 through July 14, 2014 and equipped with 2.4L Theta engines.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 16, 2014•Document ID: 10109757Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE069
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DRIVER?S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the window motor switch of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from December 17, 2012 through December 13, 2013, which may exhibit an intermittent parasitic draw concern. Before conducting this repair, verify that TSB ELE057/SA163 - IPM Logic Improvement - has been performed on the vehicle. This procedure applies ONLY to vehicles equipped with Integrated Memory System (IMS) Seats.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 11, 2014•Document ID: 10109758Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD090R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DRIVER?S SIDE POWER SEAT TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT AND WASHER RELOCATION - This bulletin provides information about some 2011~12MY Sorento models produced before November 1, 2011 that may experience a loose or disengaged driver?s side seat outer trim cover from the mounting bracket assembly.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 11, 2014•Document ID: 10109755Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE057R3
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA163A) - This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade for the Instrument Panel Module (IPM) of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from January 22, 2013 through November 15, 2013 and equipped with a Power Tail Gate (PTG), which may exhibit an intermittent parasitic draw of up to 400mA.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 8, 2014•Document ID: 10109760Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS327R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: XM 2.4L GDI MIL ON WITH DTC ? P0269 - On some 2012-2015MY Sorento (XM) equipped with 2.4L GDI engines, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate with the ECM system-related DTC P0269. To correct this concern, replace the fuel injector in cylinder number three (3) by referring to the Service Information on KGIS.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 4, 2014•Document ID: 10109761Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS339
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: REMOTE START SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE - When diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable Hotline contact information and business hours.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 1, 2014•Document ID: 10057002Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- ELE069
- Date Added:
- March 27, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: MY SORENTO 2014: THE WINDOW MOTOR SWITCH REQUIRES REPLACEMENT, BEFORE REPAIRS ARE DONE VERIFY THAT THE ELE057/SA163 HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *LJ
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 1, 2014•Document ID: 10056508Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ELE-069
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2014
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MOTOR SWITCH FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND PROCEDURE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED. MODEL 2014 SORENTO. *PE
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 1, 2014•Document ID: 10056507Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-143REV1
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2014
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: INFORMATION ON REPLACING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT BOLT, ON SOME VEHICLES, THAT ARE EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK OR HAVE ENGINE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY DUE TO EXCESSIVE MATERIAL ON TIP OF CRANKSHAFT. MODEL 2015 OPTIMA, SORENTO. *PE UPDATED 03/27/15 *LJ
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 11, 2014•Document ID: 10109749Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS334
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: WIND NOISE AFTER CROSS BAR INSTALLATION - Tips on diagnosing wind noise after cross bar installation. When diagnosing a concern related to wind noise coming from the roof area and the vehicle is equipped with the OE roof rack cross bars, check the roof rack cross bars to make sure they are installed correctly,
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 6, 2014•Document ID: 10109739Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN065
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: NAVIGATION UNIT PART NUMBER AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - This bulletin provides information regarding navigation unit part numbers, and compatible SD Card part numbers, for some Cadenza (VG), Sorento (XMa) and Forte (YD) vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - August 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060171Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS334
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 25, 2014•Document ID: 10109673Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS327
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: RESETTING CYLINDER BALANCE ADAPTATION VALUES - When addressing a cylinder balance concern on a vehicle equipped with a 2.4L GDI engine, it is important to note that the DTC may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and resetting adaptive values. See this Article for information on resetting cylinder balance adaptation values.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 25, 2014•Document ID: 10109668Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS235R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: HORN ANSWER BACK OR PARKING LAMPS INOP WHEN LOCKING DOORS WITH RKE/SMK FOB - When addressing a customer complaint related to an inoperative parking light confirmation flash, and/or audible answer back when locking the vehicle with the RKE/SMK fob, ensure each door lock position switch (viewable in BCM > Current Data) is displaying the appropriate status and the pad-lid switch (hood switch depressor) is in place on the hood.
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