2013 Kia Sorento service bulletins & manufacturer communications
228 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Kia Sorento. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 228
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona…CS2312_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 8, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additiona…TSB_CS2312_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 19, 2026
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a The…TSB_CS2312 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 18, 2025
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upg…CS2312_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 17, 2025
- PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultras…PS797 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 9, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) SENSOR PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_BOD205_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 13, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indic…TSB_TRA046_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 3, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 28, 2025
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON (WTY003) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated…TSB_ELE108_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 11, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional informati…PI2002YZ_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 7, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2304_TSB_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 6, 2024
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is…TSB_TRA046_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional informati…PI1803YZ_TSB_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 22, 2024
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2304_TSB_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2023
- PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of di…PS750 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 25, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2304_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the v…CS2304A_OWNR2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 24, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2304_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 13, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2304_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2304_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 5, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Ne…CS2304_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 30, 2023
- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle…CS2304A_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 29, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic o…CS2304_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 21, 2023
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement …TSB_TRA046_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BEARING CLEARANCE TESTER (BCT) PROCEDURES - This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Se…TSB_SST067_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 13, 2022
- PITSTOP: INJECTOR HARNESS ROUTING FOR PI1802Y/Z AND PI1803Y/Z ENGINE REPLACEMENTS - This bulletin provides information to address a no-start or hard start with poor running conditi…PS720 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 20, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2022
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 6, 2022
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1803YZ_TSB_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 23, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Dec 21, 2021
- This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however…TSB_SST067_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 4, 2021
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1803YZ_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 4, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R8 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of th…PI2002YZ_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bull…TSB_BOD055_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 13, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this …TSB_ENG222_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU - LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to includ…PI1803_TSB_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 23, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R7 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 25, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bullet…TSB_ENG222_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 11, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bullet…TSB_ENG222_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 27, 2021
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R6 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 25, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of …PI1803YZ_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 12, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/re…TSB_CHA084_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 4, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the notice to the vehicle owners, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen (15) …WTY016_REIMB · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 29, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the notice to the vehicle owners, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen (15) …WTY016_OWNR · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 29, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the Question and Answer document regarding the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen (15) years wi…WTY016_QA · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 24, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the notice to dealer parts and service managers, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad t…WTY016_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 24, 2020
- WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM - This document is the notice to dealer principals, advising them of the Warranty Extension on the Occupant Detection System Sensor Pad to fifteen (15) y…WTY016_DP · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 24, 2020
- PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assemb…PS675 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 25, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z_Rev3) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin prov…PI1803YZ_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2020
- TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provi…PI1803YZ_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2020
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no l…DOR-M9J4S-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 3, 2020
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no l…DOR-M3J3F-07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 3, 2020
- Technical service bulletin: service action: wiring signal interference check & engine noise inspection (sa379) - closed - superseded by pi1802yz/1803yz.TSB_ENG205_C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 30, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating t…TSB_TRA046_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provi…PI1803YZ_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 9, 2020
- Product improvement campaign: tsb - engine replacement instructions for dtc p1326 (pi1803w/x) - closed - this bulletin has been superseded by pi1803y/z.PI1803WX_TSB_R5C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 2, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) SENSOR PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front passenger Occupant Detection System (…TSB_BOD205 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 26, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin prov…PI1803Y/Z_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 2020
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - REV 5 -KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This b…PI1803_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 2020
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedur…TSB_CHA091_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 10, 2020
- 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 prov…TSBCHA084_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 26, 2019
- 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 A…TSBTRA086 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 8, 2019
- 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 b…PI1803WX_TSB_R5 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 7, 2019
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU - LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to includ…PI1803_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 7, 2019
- 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 bul…TSBCHA084_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 15, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provid…PI1803_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 10, 2019
- 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 a…WTY003_REIMB · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 14, 2019
- 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.WTY003_OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 14, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Contro…TSB_PI1803_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 16, 2019
- TSB: HALOGEN LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the halogen low beam bulb connector on some 2011 - 2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles,…TSBELE179_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 13, 2019
- Request for reimbursement form - wty012 ã¢â â 2011-2013 my sorento headlamp low beam connector wiring harness new vehicle limited warranty extensionWTY012_REIMB_XM · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 22, 2019
- Dear Kia Sorento Owner - Kia Motors America, Inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. In order to maintain these standards, Kia is extending the…WTY012_OWNR_XM · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 22, 2019
- TSB: HALOGEN LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the halogen low beam bulb connector on some 2011 - 2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles,…TSBELE179 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 19, 2019
- Q & a - 2011-2013 my sorento headlamp low beam connector new vehicle limited warranty extensionWTY012_QA · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 18, 2019
- Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners of the 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento vehicles…WTY012_DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 18, 2019
- Attention: All Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners of the 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento vehicles, produced …WTY012_DP · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 18, 2019
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now requ…TSBENG205_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 10, 2019
- TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 …PI1803WX_TSB_R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 10, 2019
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now requ…TSBENG205 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 5, 2019
- TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 …PI1803WX_TSB_R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 3, 2019
- 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…PI1803_OWN#2_SOR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 3, 2019
- VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides inf…VPI1803WX_TSB_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 11, 2019
- VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides info…VPI1803WX_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 1, 2019
- 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 u…DC_20190125 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 25, 2019
- TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides infor…TSBENG083_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 18, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provi…VPI1803_TSB_R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 2019
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously p…VPI1803WX_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 9, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - TSB - ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE - This document is the Technical Service Bulletin for the new Product Improvement Campaign t…VPI1803_TSB · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 31, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a softwar…VPI1803_OWNER_SO · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 26, 2018
- DEALER COMMUNICATION - RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, OCTOBER 26 2018 UPDATE - Dear Kia Retailer, We wrote to you in late August to provide you with an update regarding news reports reg…DC_20181026 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE UPDATE - This document is the Q & A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to p…VPI1803_QA · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Service Managers, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a so…VPI1803_DSM · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2018
- PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software updat…VPI1803_DP · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2018
- DEALER COMMUNICATION - RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS - Dear Kia Retailer, You and your customers may have seen recent media reports regarding thermal incidents in Kia vehicles or NHTSA?…DC_20180828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 28, 2018
- 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…PS539 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2018
- TSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceabi…TSBTRA047_R2 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 16, 2018
- 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 u…TSBELE091R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 2017
- WTY - SC147 Claims Processing Procedures - REVISED - Authorization of Claims Processing for SC147 - See this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding SC147.WTY201709R5 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2017
- 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 certa…PT20201-0002R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 1, 2017
- 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 d…WTY201709R4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 26, 2017
- 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 2…PT20201-0002R3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 14, 2017
- Customer satisfaction bulletin 2016-06 - retired. See warranty bulletin 2017-09 (sc147).WTYCS201606RETIR · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 10, 2017
- 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 f…PS474 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 27, 2017
- TSB: REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING COVER INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SC148) - VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to inspect, clean and se…VSC148TSB · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 15, 2017
- SC148OWNER - OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER -Notifying owners that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel sp…VSC148OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 12, 2017
- Sc148qa - campaign question and answers regarding sc148qaVSC148QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 9, 2017
- SC148DPSM - DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER NOTIFICATION LETTER - Notifies dealer principals of a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace th…VSC148DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 9, 2017
- SC148DP - DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTIFICATION LETTER - Notifies dealer principals of a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel spe…VSC148DP · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued May 9, 2017
- TSB: A/C EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING EXTENDED DRIVE - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor of some 2011-2014MY Optima (TF/QF) and 2011-…TSB-CLI026R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2017
- TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior wi…PS493 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 21, 2017
- TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional ant…TSB-SC141R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 28, 2017
- TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia model…TSB-GEN085R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 18, 2017
- SC141 - SORENTO OWNER LETTER - Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underb…SC141OWNERXM · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 8, 2016
- TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional ant…TSB-SC141 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 6, 2016
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc141 ? Underbody ? Additional anti-corrosion treatmentSC141QA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative m…SC141DPSM · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative…SC141DP · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 5, 2016
- TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 - This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from …TSB-ENG160R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 15, 2016
- TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited t…TSB-GEN085 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 4, 2016
- TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC(s) P0420/P0171 - This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software upgrade for some 2012~2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from …TSB-ENG160 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 11, 2016
- Pitstop: hvac receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a hvac system concern in which metal particles or shards have contaminated the system, the desiccant or the e…PS266R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 30, 2016
- Owner letter: wty008 - 2012-2014 my sorento 2.4l gdi engine warranty extension - dear kia sorento vehicle owner: kia motors america takes pride in providing you with high quality a…WTY008OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 29, 2016
- Request for reimbursement form: wty008 - 2012-2014 my sorento 2.4l gdi engine warranty extension program - if you have paid to have your engine repaired/replaced due to connecting …WTY008FORM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 29, 2016
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: wty008 - 2012-2014 my sorento 2.4l gdi engine - effective immediately, kia motors america, inc. Has extended the warranty coverage of the kia…WTY008DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 29, 2016
- Warranty bulletin: wty003 - 2011-2015 my sorento driver's front airbag clock spring assembly warranty extension (wty003) - this bulletin provides information related to the replace…WTY003BULLETIN · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 22, 2016
- Owner letter: wty003 - dear kia sorento owner: kia is extending the warranty coverage for the driver s front airbag clock spring assembly to 15 years with unlimited mileage, starti…WTY003OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 18, 2016
- Q and a: wty003 - 2011-2015 my sorento driver s front airbag clock spring assembly kia new vehicle limited warranty extension q & aWTY003QA · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 17, 2016
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: wty003 - kia motors america, inc. Is extending the warranty coverage for the driver s front airbag clock spring assembly on the 2011-2015 my …WTY003DEALERPSM · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 17, 2016
- Request 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. …WTY003FORM · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 17, 2016
- Dealer principal memo: wty003 - kia motors america, inc. Is extending the warranty coverage for the driver s front airbag clock spring assembly on 2011-2015 my sorento vehicles, ma…WTY003DEALERP · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 17, 2016
- Tsb: 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 war…TSBELE108 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 17, 2016
- TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phon…PS443 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2016
- Tsb: rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some kia vehicles (see table on pg. 6 for specif…TSB-ELE-077-R1 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jan 29, 2016
- Tsb: base audio system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system and base audio system software of some 2013my soul (am), optima (tf/qf), s…TSB-ELE-082-R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 15, 2016
- Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2013my soul (am), sorento (xm), optima (tf/qf), rio (ub) and sportage (sl) vehic…TSB-ELE-081-R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2016
- Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. This special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the effi…TSBSST041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 19, 2015
- Tsb: 2wd hub/rear wheel speed sensor replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear wheel hubs of some of sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from job #1 throu…TSBCHA059 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Aug 21, 2015
- TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure…TSB-ELE091R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2015
- Tsb: 6-spd. A/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogram…TSBTRA049R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2015
- Pitstop: dtc p0315 - crankshaft position (ckp) sensor variation not learned - when encountering a customer complaint of engine misfire with a malfunction indicator light (mil) on i…PS417 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 2, 2015
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation…TSBELE089 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 26, 2015
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation…TSBELE089 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 26, 2015
- Tsb: 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 …TSBBOD093R5 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 19, 2015
- Tsb: 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 …TSBBOD093R5 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 19, 2015
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with d…TSBTRA051R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Tsb: 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs - this bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of various shift solenoids on 6-speed automatic transaxles with d…TSBTRA051R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature - the smart pedal is an integral part of the engine management system (ems) functionality which monitors and prevents the simultaneous activation of ac…PS400 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 24, 2015
- Tsb: awd system hydraulic actuator replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator of some all-wheel drive (awd) equipped 2011~2016my s…TSBCHA047 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 17, 2015
- Kia 2011-2016 my sportage : the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator on certain all-wheel drive equipped sportage vehicles, will exhibit an inoperative awd system wi…047 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Apr 1, 2015
- Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update - this article provides information related to possible bluetooth concerns when using an iphone® with ios 8.x (ios 8,…PS365R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 27, 2015
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to possible compatibility issues between navigation head units and sd cards wh…PS387 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 6, 2015
- Tsb: voluntary service campaign: ecm upgrade - mil on with dtc p0087 (sc114) - this bulletin provides information related to an ecm software update for the engine control unit (ecu…TSBSC114R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 27, 2015
- Owner letter: dear kia sorento owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to update the engine control unit (ecu) in certain 2012-2014 my sorento ve…SC114OWNERSORENT · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 11, 2015
- Q and a: sc114 ecu update mil on with dtc p0087 / voluntary service campaign q&aSC114QA · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 9, 2015
- Dealer service manager memo: attention: all kia service managers - kia motors america, inc. Will be conducting a voluntary service campaign to update the engine control unit (ecu) …SC114DEALERSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 9, 2015
- Tsb: a/c evaporator freeze-up during extended drive - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor of some optima (tf/qf) and sorento (xma) veh…TSBCLI026 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 5, 2015
- Tsb-cha042 is closed as of 1/12/2015. Refer to cha051.TSBCHA042CLOSED · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 12, 2015
- Tsb: combined tsb / service action: front strut bearing replacement (sa178) - this bulletin provides the procedure for replacing the front strut bearings on some 2011- 2013my soren…TSBCHA051 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 9, 2015
- Tsb: rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some kia vehicles (see table below for specific …TSBELE077 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 5, 2014
- Kia optima /sorento: 2012-2014 rear view camera requires replacement on specific models. *lj077 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2014
- TSB: 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 …TSB-BOD093R3 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 31, 2014
- PITSTOP: 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 sys…PS327R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 8, 2014
- PITSTOP: 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 DT…PS327 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 25, 2014
- PITSTOP: 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 flas…PS235R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 25, 2014
- TSB: TESTING A/C COMPRESSOR FUNCTION USING GDS - This bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test A/C compressor function using the GDS.TSB-CLI024 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 20, 2014
- Q and a - sc106 - 2011-2013 my sorento ecm logic upgrade voluntary service campaignSC106QA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 29, 2014
- OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER: Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the Engine Control Module in certain 2011-2013 m…SC106OWNER · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 29, 2014
- DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Engine Control Module (?ECM?) …SC106DSM · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 29, 2014
- DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: KIA DEALER PRINCIPALS - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2011-2013 MY Sorento vehicles with the 3.5 …SC106DP · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 29, 2014
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - ECM LOGIC UPGRADE ? SORENTO (XMA) 3.5L MPI (SC106) - This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the ECM software on some 2011~2013MY S…TSB-SC106 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 29, 2014
- TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles…TSB-TRA051 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 2014
- TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may ex…TSB-CHA044 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 22, 2014
- PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS - A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into…PS315 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 19, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.042 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 2014
- TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL - This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to preve…TSB-SST033 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 15, 2014
- TECH TIP: Difficulty Programming SMK - Process to troubleshoot difficulty programming SMK because the vehicle won?t power up.TT059 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2014
- TSB: FRONT STRUT AND DUST COVER REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure for replacing the front struts and dust covers on some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XM) vehicles, produce…TSB-CHA041 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 7, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.041 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2014
- TSB: 3.5 L MPI - COLD ENGINE START-UP CHATTER - This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with the 3.5 L engine and produced f…TSB-ENG140R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 13, 2014
- TECH TIP: Passenger seat not as warm as the driver?s seat - There will be a difference in temperature between the RH and LH cushions. The same heaters are used in the cushions of b…TT046 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 4, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.140 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT046 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 17, 2014
- TECH TIP: Oil Leak in Rear Main Seal Area - Most oil leaks on this engine are found in the top of the engine, under the intake manifold. In some cases, oil may leak from the filter…TT038 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 13, 2014
- TECH TIP: Finding the correct wiring diagram for reverse input into audio head unit - If this vehicle is equipped with Navigation, then see wiring diagram for ?Back-Up Lamps? and y…TT036 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 13, 2014
- TECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure - Test the vehicle battery with the GR8. If the battery fails the test then it should be replaced and the V…TT035 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT036 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT035 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2014
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS284 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2013
- TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0638 AND ETC MOTOR CLEANING (SA153) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2011-2013M…TSB-ENG133R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 27, 2013
- Kia: information regarding vehicles experiencing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminating with electronic control module (ecm) system which needs to have software upgraded to …TSB-133 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 27, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT016 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.TT015 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 15, 2013
- TSB: VCMA DIAGNOSIS - MIL ON WITH DTC P200A - This bulletin provides information for some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L MPI engine, which may exhibit a M…TSB-ENG139R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 31, 2013
- TSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which …TSB-FUE026 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 2, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Kia: a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates with electronic control module (ecm) system and to correct concern, high pressure fuel pump, fuel delivery pipe and mounting bol…TSB-026 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Kia: after engine has started, would have a malfunction indicator lamp (mil), caused by an inoperative vcm actuator, on some vehicles, or an inoperative valve linkage in the intake…TSB-139 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 1, 2013
- Tsb: seat back cover removal procedure - this bulletin outlines the procedure for the removal of the front seat back covers on optima (qf) and sorento (xma).TSBBOD102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 30, 2013
- Tsb: second row seat inoperative or difficult to release - revised - this bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013my sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from october 26…TSBBOD093R1 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 22, 2013
- Kia: some vehicles may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp. The etc actuator may need to be replaced. *jsTSB-129 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Tsb: ecm upgrade - cylinder contribution/balance - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2012-2013 my sorento(xm) and 2012 my sedona(vq) v…TSBFUE023 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 31, 2013
- Tsb: 6-speed a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacemen…TSBTRA049 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 29, 2013
- Pitstop: panoramic sunroof dust seal replacement - this article includes procedures for diagnosing a panoramic sunroof assembly with torn dust seals.PS257 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 7, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS257 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2013
- Pitstop: grinding or creaking noise when turning - this article provides information regarding a potential grinding or creaking noise heard from the front of the vehicle when turni…PS269 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 26, 2013
- Pitstop: rattle from the right and/or left side of dashboard - some customers may complain of a rattle type noise coming from the right and/or left side of the dash while driving a…PS239 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 5, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS271 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS269 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2013
- Kia: a replacement procedure is in place for variable charge motion actuator (vcma), on some vehicles, that are experiencing illumination malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and conce…PS-271 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 1, 2013
- Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet filte…TSBBOD095 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 22, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS239 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2013
- Pitstop: sorento (xm) with dtc codes p0449 or p2422 - some sorento (xm) vehicles may set a dtc flow p0449 or p2422 which may be caused by spider webs in and around the evaporative …PS162R1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Feb 18, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.093 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2013
- Summary to be provided on a future date.093 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2013
- Tsb: axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a si…TSBTRA047R1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 25, 2013
- Pitstop: 2013 kia sorento customer tips: in an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in their recently purchased 2013 kia vehicle, kia motor…PS229 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 20, 2012
- Tsb: alternator pulley and tensioner replacement - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black …TSBENG126R1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 11, 2012
- Closed - superceded by tsb-eng126.TSBENG122CLOSED · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 4, 2012
- Summary to be provided on a future date.PS229 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2012
- Pitstop: ventilated seat operation - some vehicles are equipped with ventilated front seats to improve occupant comfort by drawing interior vehicle air temperature through the seat…PS224R1 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 15, 2012
- Tsb: service action: uvo software upgrade (sa138) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the 2013my sorento uvo system. Kia is requesting the completion of this servi…TSBELE047 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 8, 2012
- Summary to be provided on a future date.126 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Summary to be provided on a future date.126 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Summary to be provided on a future date.047 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Tsb: information for dealer uvo upgrade / retail customer - this bulletin provides the retail customer s procedure for upgrading the kia uvo (your voice) system. Kia uvo owners hav…TSBELE038 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 5, 2012
- Kia: due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda v6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil leak source in rear main seal or oil pan, when actual leaks coming from engine val…PS-211 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2012