Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2014)

261 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 10, 2020•Document ID: 10170773

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_CHA091_R1

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped. This condition is caused by a worn lining on the steering gear box yoke assembly. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly with updated parts.

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• November 26, 2019•Document ID: 10168850

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBCHA084_R4

  Date Added:

  December 9, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.

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• November 8, 2019•Document ID: 10168851

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBTRA086

  Date Added:

  December 9, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING - This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on some 2011-2020 Sportage (SL, QL) and 2013-2020MY Sorento (XMa, UMa) 4WD vehicles for a concern regarding:  Oil leakage from the 4WD coupling assembly  4WD Malfunction and MIL lamp ON with DTCs  Abnormal noise or vibration while driving

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• November 7, 2019•Document ID: 10168951

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803WX_TSB_R5

  Date Added:

  December 9, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled "€œKnock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement"€. 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 ("€œDTC"€), P1326.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• November 7, 2019•Document ID: 10168949

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803_TSB_R4

  Date Added:

  December 9, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU - LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• October 15, 2019•Document ID: 10167301

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBCHA084_R3

  Date Added:

  November 7, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.

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• October 10, 2019•Document ID: 10167227

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803_TSB_R3

  Date Added:

  November 7, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• August 14, 2019•Document ID: 10164383

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY003_REIMB

  Date Added:

  September 6, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  This document is a Request for Reimbursement Form sent to the owners along with the notification letter to be used if the customer has paid for repairs to the airbag clock spring assembly.

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• August 14, 2019•Document ID: 10164382

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTY003_OWNER

  Date Added:

  September 6, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  WTY003_OWNER: This document is the owner notification letter advising the owners of the warranty extension on the 2011-2015 My Sorento Airbag Clock Spring Assembly.

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  2015 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sorento2011 Kia Sorento
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• June 21, 2019•Document ID: 10162044

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; STEERING:COLUMN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBCHA084_R2

  Date Added:

  July 4, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on the Kia models listed on the chart below with a column mounted C-MDPS unit.

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  2019 Kia Optima2019 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2012 Kia Optima2011 Kia Optima
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• May 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160837

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB_PI1803_R2

  Date Added:

  June 4, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10159249

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBENG205_R1

  Date Added:

  April 30, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC") P1326. Using the procedures published in TSB PI1802W/X and PI1803W/X, the subject vehicles were diagnosed and determined to require an engine replacement and are currently being held at dealers pending repair. As a result of additional field data collection and analysis, the initial diagnosis method has been updated to improve test result accuracy. Prior to performing an engine replacement on any of the VINs affected by this Service Action, the engine condition needs to be re-assessed utilizing an updated/expanded diagnostic process.

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• April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10159236

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803WX_TSB_R4

  Date Added:

  April 30, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement". 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.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• April 5, 2019•Document ID: 10159248

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBENG205

  Date Added:

  April 30, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC") P1326. Using the procedures published in TSB PI1802W/X and PI1803W/X, the subject vehicles were diagnosed and determined to require an engine replacement and are currently being held at dealers pending repair. As a result of additional field data collection and analysis, the initial diagnosis method has been updated to improve test result accuracy. Prior to performing an engine replacement on any of the VINs affected by this Service Action, the engine condition needs to be re-assessed utilizing an updated/expanded diagnostic process.

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  2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento+ 3 more
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• April 3, 2019•Document ID: 10159235

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803WX_TSB_R3

  Date Added:

  April 30, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement". 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.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• April 3, 2019•Document ID: 10159233

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI1803_OWN#2_SOR

  Date Added:

  April 30, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  OWNER LETTER: Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2012-2014 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection ("€œGDI"€) engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit ("ECU").

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• February 11, 2019•Document ID: 10154696

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VPI1803WX_TSB_R2

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled ?Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement?. 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.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• February 1, 2019•Document ID: 10154695

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VPI1803WX_TSB_R1

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled ?Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement?. 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.

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  2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento2012 Kia Sportage2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sportage
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• January 25, 2019•Document ID: 10152908

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  DC_20190125

  Date Added:

  February 19, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, January 25, 2019 Update - Dear Kia Retailer, At Kia, safety is a top priority and we wrote to you last August and again last October to provide you with updates regarding news reports about non-collision fires in Kia vehicles and the status of Kia?s cooperative work with NHTSA.

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• January 18, 2019•Document ID: 10152915

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSBENG083_R1

  Date Added:

  February 19, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  KIA

  Summary

  TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. In these engines highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common fuel rail and injectors that deliver fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder. In comparison, in a conventional Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) engine, the gasoline is injected into the intake port of each cylinder at a relatively low pressure. Due to high fuel pressure in a GDI system, servicing the GDI system requires special attention and handling procedures. This bulletin provides special service information and specifications for the GDI fuel system components.

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