2012 KIA SORENTO Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 15V626000 on 10/05/2015
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 10/18/2009 - 01/30/2013
- Affected:
- 377,062
- Defect:
- Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 kia sorento vehicles manufactured october 19, 2009, to january 31, 2013. in the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "park" without the brakes being depressed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection."
- Consequence:
- Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. the recall began on november 9, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc124.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V224000 on 04/04/2017
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 04/18/2011 - 02/09/2014
- Affected:
- 618,160
- Defect:
- Kia motor company (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 optima, 2012-2014 sorento and 2011-2013 sportage vehicles. machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
- Consequence:
- Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 20, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc147.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2012 KIA SORENTO TSBs (144)
- Bulletin:
- TSB-101
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Kia motors: 2011-2012 sorento. malfunction light is on with stored trouble codes. *rm
- Bulletin:
- PS-211
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 valley,oil filter housing, oil pressure switch, and/or gasket
- Bulletin:
- TSB-045(REV 1)
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Kia: information regarding installing an inhibitor switch bracket on inhibitor switch due to an uneven engagement when shifting gears or a no start condition in power train control module (pcm). models 2011-2012 sorento.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-129
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: some vehicles may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp. the etc actuator may need to be replaced. *js
- Bulletin:
- PS-271
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 concerns about drivability. models 2011-2013 sorento. *
- Bulletin:
- TSB-139
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 manifold assembly. models 2011-2013 sorento.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-133
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: information regarding vehicles experiencing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminating with electronic control module (ecm) system which needs to have software upgraded to correct or prevent this condition. models 2011-2013 sorent
- Bulletin:
- TSB-026
- Component:
- 072000 fuel system, gasoline:delivery
- Summary:
- 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 bolts would be replaced, if necessary. model 2011-2014 optima
- Bulletin:
- 077
- Component:
- 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
- Summary:
- Kia optima /sorento: 2012-2014 rear view camera requires replacement on specific models. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 047
- Component:
- 052310 parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator
- Summary:
- 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 with malfunction indicator lamp. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 041
- Component:
- 021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 042
- Component:
- 021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 093
- Component:
- 152000 seat belts:rear
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 140
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT031
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT035
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT036
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT046
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT051
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT053
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT059
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS269
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS284
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 056
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 093
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 099
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS271
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT016
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TT037
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE-077-R1
- Component:
- 284000 back over prevention: camera system
- Summary:
- 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 specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequat
- Bulletin:
- TSBSST041
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE108
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 warning light is on with any of the dtcs listed below, follow
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA059
- Component:
- 204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
- Summary:
- 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 through april 4th, 2012, which may experience a diagnostic troubl
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA049R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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 reprogramming/replacement of the pcm/tcm. after the adaptive values a
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE089
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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 screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD093R5
- Component:
- 222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
- Summary:
- 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 november 5, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to the
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE051R2
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Tsb: driver's side power window motor replacement - this bulletin provides information related to some sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from january 28, 2010 through may 16, 2011, which may exhibit an inoperable driver's side window. to cor
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA051R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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 dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
- Bulletin:
- TSBCLI026
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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) vehicles (see production dates on page 3), which may experience
- Bulletin:
- TSBSC114R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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) in certain 2012~2014my sorento, 2012~2013my optima, and 2
- Bulletin:
- SC114DEALERSM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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) in certain 2012-2014 my sorento, 2012-2013 my optima, and 20
- Bulletin:
- SC114OWNERSORENT
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 vehicles which could otherwise experience a decrease in accele
- Bulletin:
- SC114QA
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Q and a: sc114 ' ecu update ' mil on with dtc p0087 / voluntary service campaign q&a
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA042CLOSED
- Component:
- 021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
- Summary:
- Tsb-cha042 is closed as of 1/12/2015. refer to cha051.
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA051
- Component:
- 021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
- Summary:
- 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 sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from october 26, 2009 through ja
- Bulletin:
- TSBCHA047
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 sportage (sl) vehicles, produced from may 6, 2010 through feb
- Bulletin:
- PS400
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 accelerator and brake pedals. when engaged, the feature redu
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE038
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 have the option to download available upgrades directly from th
- Bulletin:
- WTY008DEALERPSM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 new vehicle limited warranty for the short block assembly (
- Bulletin:
- WTY008FORM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 rod failure, you may be eligible for reimbursement for some
- Bulletin:
- WTY008OWNER
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 and dependable vehicles. in order to maintain these standard
- Bulletin:
- PS162R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 emissions vent lines creating the set dtc. to repair this co
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE056R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: uvo upgrade ' rio (ub), sportage (sl), soul (am), optima (qf) and sorento (xma) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on all 2012my rio (ub), sportage (sl), soul (am), optima (qf) and sorento (xm) vehicles
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE077
- Component:
- 284000 back over prevention: camera system
- Summary:
- 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 models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequate im
- Bulletin:
- PS269
- Component:
- 021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
- Summary:
- 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 turning the wheel quickly at slow speeds, on some 2011 - 2013my s
- Bulletin:
- TSBFUE023
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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) vehicles which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp il
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA049
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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 replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the ecm/pcm.
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE051R1
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Service action: driver's side power window motor reflash procedure (sa143a) - this bulletin provides information relating to some sorento (xm) vehicles produced from january 28, 2010 to may 16, 2011, which may exhibit an inoperable driver's
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD099
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Tsb: combined tsb/service action: sorento fuel filler door operation upgrade (sa146) - this bulletin provides information related to some sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from october 15, 2009 to september 29, 2011, which may exhibit a hard
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA045R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: 6-speed automatic transaxle inhibitor switch bracket installation (sa126) - this bulletin provides information relating to some sorento (xma) vehicles produced from october 27, 2009 to february 25, 2011 which may experi
- Bulletin:
- PS224R1
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Pitstop: ventilated seat operation - some vehicles are equipped with ventilated front seats to improve occupant comfort by drawing interior vehicle air temperature through the seating surfaces. the customer perception may be that the seat i
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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 six-speed automatic transmission. refer to the table below for
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD102
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 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).
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD095
- Component:
- 130000 visibility/wiper (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet filter. over time, some kia vehicles may exhibit a limited appli
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD093R1
- Component:
- 222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
- Summary:
- 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, 2009 to november 5, 2012, which may exhibit a concern rela
- Bulletin:
- PS266R1
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- 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 entire a/c receiver/dryer assembly may need to be replaced. t
- Bulletin:
- PS365R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, etc.) while paired to a he
- Bulletin:
- PS387
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to possible compatibility issues between navigation head units and sd cards when replacing head units for multimedia issues. if after repl
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE089
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD093R5
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- 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 november 5, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to the
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE051R2
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: driver's side power window motor replacement - this bulletin provides information related to some sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from january 28, 2010 through may 16, 2011, which may exhibit an inoperable driver's side window. to cor
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA051R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 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 dtcs p0741, p0743, p0748, p0753, p0758, p0763, p0768, p0773
- Bulletin:
- WTY003BULLETIN
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Warranty 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 driver's front airbag clock spring assembly on t
- Bulletin:
- WTY003DEALERP
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- 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, manufactured from 10/24/2009 through 12/17/2014, to fifteen (1
- Bulletin:
- WTY003FORM
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- 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. mail this completed request for reimbursement form to kia, a
- Bulletin:
- WTY003DEALERPSM
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- 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 sorento vehicles, manufactured from 10/24/2009 through 12/17
- Bulletin:
- WTY003OWNER
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- 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, starting from the date of first service. the clockspring is an ele
- Bulletin:
- WTY003QA
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Q and a: wty003 - 2011-2015 my sorento driver's front airbag clock spring assembly kia new vehicle limited warranty extension q & a
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CHA041
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- 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, produced from october 26, 2009 through january 21, 2013, which may
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SST033
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- 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 prevent the hood release lever pivot point (b) from being damaged
- Bulletin:
- TT059
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tech tip: difficulty programming smk - process to troubleshoot difficulty programming smk because the vehicle won?t power up.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC106
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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 sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from july 12, 2010 through j
- Bulletin:
- TSB-TRA051
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- 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 with dtc p0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th
- Bulletin:
- PS315
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 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 the engine cylinder head assembly. therefore, it is complet
- Bulletin:
- SC106DP
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 liter engine, to upgrade the engine control module (?ecm?) l
- Bulletin:
- SC106DSM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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?) logic on certain 2011-2013 my kia sorento vehicles equipped
- Bulletin:
- SC106OWNER
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 model year sorento vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- SC106QA
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Q and a - sc106 - 2011-2013 my sorento ecm logic upgrade voluntary service campaign
- Bulletin:
- PS235R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 flash, and/or audible answer back when locking the vehicle with
- Bulletin:
- PS327
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 dtc may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG160
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 august 12, 2011 to october 2, 2015, some 2012~2015my sorento
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG139R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with dtc p200a,
- Bulletin:
- TSB-FUE026
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminate
- Bulletin:
- TSB-BOD099R1
- Component:
- 071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Summary:
- Tsb: sorento fuel filler door operation upgrade - this bulletin provides information related to some sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from october 15, 2009 to september 29, 2011, which may exhibit a hard to open fuel filler door.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG133R2
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 2011-2013my sorento 3.5l mpi vehicles, produced from october 25, 2009
- Bulletin:
- TT031
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tech tip: module 2 fuse blows intermittently - in some cases, this may result from chaffed wiring harnesses in the driver?s seat. inspect the harness near the right side of the driver?s seat track assembly.
- Bulletin:
- TT035
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- 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 vcma relearn procedure should be performed with the gds.
- Bulletin:
- TT036
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- 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 you will see the back-up input into the audio unit. also veri
- Bulletin:
- TT038
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 housings where they mate with the block, or from the oil pr
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG140R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 from october 26, 2009 to july 14, 2012, which may exhibit a c
- Bulletin:
- TT046
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- 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 both seats, but the rh cushion has a body sensor mat applied
- Bulletin:
- TT051
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Tech tip: tech tip: dtc p0455 on sorento(xma) - test the functionality of the psv (purge solenoid valve) and monitor evap test results / carb readiness monitors and replace / repair, as necessary.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-BOD090R1
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Tsb: 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 sea
- Bulletin:
- PS327R1
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 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 system-related dtc p0269. to correct this concern, replace the
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG160R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 august 12, 2011 to october 2, 2015, some 2012~2015my sorento
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- 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 to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- Bulletin:
- TSB-BOD093R3
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- 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 november 5, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to the
- Bulletin:
- TSB-TRA055
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: inhibitor switch diagnosis information - this bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the inhibitor switch.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- 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 models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC141R1
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Tsb: sc141 - service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain
- Bulletin:
- TSB-CLI026R1
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- 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 2011-2013my sorento (xma) vehicles only (see production dates on
- Bulletin:
- VSC148DP
- Component:
- 036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- 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 speed sensor housing covers on certain 2011 - 2015 my sorento
- Bulletin:
- VSC148DPSM
- Component:
- 036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- Sc148dpsm - dealer parts & service manager notification letter - notifies dealer principals of a voluntary service campaign to inspect, clean, and seal, or if necessary, replace the rear wheel speed sensor housing covers on certain 2011 -
- Bulletin:
- VSC148OWNER
- Component:
- 036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- 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 speed sensor housing covers on certain 2011-2015 my sorento 2-
- Bulletin:
- VSC148QA
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Sc148qa - campaign question and answers regarding sc148qa
- Bulletin:
- VSC148TSB
- Component:
- 036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- 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 seal or, if necessary, replace the rear wheel speed sensor (ws
- Bulletin:
- PS493
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- 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 windows from becoming excessively fogged. depending on the spe
- Bulletin:
- VSC149DP
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sc149dp - dealer principal notification letter - notifies dealer principals of a voluntary service campaign to replace the halogen headlamp low beam connector wiring harnesses on certain 2012 my sorento vehicles manufactured from april 25,
- Bulletin:
- VSC149DPSM
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sc149dpsm - dealer parts and service manager notification letter - notifies dealer parts and service managers of a voluntary service campaign to replace the halogen headlamp low beam connector wiring harnesses on certain 2012 my sorento ve
- Bulletin:
- VSC149OWNER
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Sc149owner - owner notification letter regarding sc149.
- Bulletin:
- VSC149QA
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Sc149qa -campaign question and answer regarding sc149.
- Bulletin:
- VSC149TSBR1
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Tsb: sc149r1 - halogen headlamp low beam connector replacement (sc149) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the halogen headlamp low beam connector wiring harnesses on some 2011-2012my sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from apri
- Bulletin:
- TSB-SC141
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Tsb: sc141 - service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain
- Bulletin:
- SC141DP
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- 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 measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the
- Bulletin:
- SC141DPSM
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- 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 measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the u
- Bulletin:
- SC141QA
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc141 ? underbody ? additional anti-corrosion treatment
- Bulletin:
- SC141OWNERXM
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- 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 underbody components of certain 2011-2014 my sorento vehicles that
- Bulletin:
- PT20201-0002R3
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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 2014 model year optima, sorento, and sportage vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- WTY201709R4
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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 dealers for specific guidance with claim administration and p
- Bulletin:
- WTYCS201606RETIR
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction bulletin 2016-06 - retired. see warranty bulletin 2017-09 (sc147).
- Bulletin:
- PS474
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: tpms sensor position - when diagnosing tpms-related dtcs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. the tpms positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a kds.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE091R1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 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 on how to identify and record the head unit software level
- Bulletin:
- PT20201-0002R4
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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 certain 2011 to 2014 model year optima, sorento, and sportage veh
- Bulletin:
- WTY201709R5
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Wty - sc147 claims processing procedures - revised - authorization of claims processing for sc147 - see this bulletin for specific handling procedures regarding sc147.
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE091R3
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- Tsb - driveshaft serviceability - this bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. this bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- Bulletin:
- DC_20180828
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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?s announcement of the opening of a defect petition for fire
- Bulletin:
- DC_20181026
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 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 regarding non-collision fires in kia vehicles and nhtsa?s annou
- Bulletin:
- VPI1803_DP
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - dealer principal letter - attention: all kia dealer principals, kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine fro
- Bulletin:
- VPI1803_DSM
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - dealer service manager letter - attention: all kia dealer service managers, kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect th
- Bulletin:
- VPI1803_OWNER_SO
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - 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
- Bulletin:
- VPI1803_QA
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 provide information regarding a software update to the engine
- Bulletin:
- VPI1803_TSB
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - tsb - engine control unit (ecu) software update - this document is the technical service bulletin for the new product improvement campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the eng
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