2012 KIA SPORTAGE Recall
- Campaign:
- 17V224000 on 04/04/2017
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 12/29/2010 - 08/29/2013
- 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 SPORTAGE TSBs (79)
- Bulletin:
- TSB-022
- Component:
- 111100 electrical system:battery:cables
- Summary:
- Kia: providing information regarding the replacement of the battery positive cable terminal on some vehicles. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-119 REV-1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: when engine is at 2000 rpm and operating temperature, it may experience, from the balance shaft module (bsm), a whistling noise. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-044
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Kia: uneven shifting gears and no start condition in power train control module (pcm). procedure for the inhibitor switch to have an inhibitor switch bracket installed on it. models 2010-2012 sportage, sedona. *p
- Bulletin:
- TSB-025
- Component:
- 061320 engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Kia: due to some vehicles experiencing an illumination malfunction indicator lamp (mil), the electronic control module (ecm) system needs to be upgraded and reprogrammed with gds downloads to prevent and/or correct this situation. models
- Bulletin:
- TSB-048
- Component:
- 102300 power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
- Summary:
- Kia: the shift knob trim ring needs to be replaced on some vehicles, due to difficult in depressing a/t button, causing a decreased clearance between shift button and trim ring. models 2011-2012 sportage. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-130
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Kia: to prevent and/or correct mil illumination, with dtc p2562 and/or p2565, information procedure has been provided for electronic control module (ecm) upgrade reflash vehicle's control unit and check and/or adjust electronic waste gate
- 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:
- 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:
- PS329
- Component:
- 174200 latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- PS240
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- 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:
- 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:
- TSBGEN076
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: proper oil grade / viscosity selection for turbo equipped vehicles - this bulletin provides information related to the proper engine oil grade / viscosity to be used when servicing vehicles equipped with a turbocharger. in addition to
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE091
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- 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. this procedure will now be req
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- SC114DEALERP
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - 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 2012-2013
- 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:
- SC114OWNERSPORTA
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Owner letter: dear kia sportage owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign to update the engine control unit (ecu) in certain 2012-2013 my sportage vehicles which could otherwise experience a decrease in acce
- Bulletin:
- SC114QA
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Q and a: sc114 ' ecu update ' mil on with dtc p0087 / voluntary service campaign q&a
- 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:
- WTY007DEALERPSM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- "dealer parts and service manager memo: wty007 - 2011-2014 my sportage 2.0l turbo gdi & 2.4l gdi engine - effective immediately, kia motors america, inc. has extended the warranty coverage of the kia new vehicle limited warranty for the s
- Bulletin:
- WTY007FORM
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Request for reimbursement form: wty007 - 2011'2014 my sportage 2.0l turbo gdi & 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 reimb
- Bulletin:
- WTY007OWNER
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Owner letter: wty007 - 2011-2014 my sportage 2.0l turbo gdi and 2.4l gdi engine warranty extension - dear kia sportage vehicle owner: kia motors america takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. in order to ma
- Bulletin:
- PS209R1
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Pitstop: rattle noise from dash or glove box area above 50 mph - a customer complaint of a steady rattle noise, which increases with intensity above 50 mph, may be due to wind buffeting across the insulator at the rear opening of the left a
- 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:
- 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:
- TSBTRA044
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6-speed automatic transaxle inhibitor switch bracket installation - this bulletin provides information relating to some sportage and sedona vehicles, produced from april 01, 2009 to september 16, 2011, which may experience a no-start c
- 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:
- TSBENG130
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Service action: ecm upgrade ' reflash and ewga adjustment procedure (sa149) - on some 2012 sportage (sl) vehicles with 2.0 t-gdi engine produced from may 20, 2011 to january 17, 2012 the mil may illuminate with dtc p2562 and/or p2565. to pr
- 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:
- PS240
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Pitstop: ewga inspection and adjustment procedure - on some sportage (sl) vehicles equipped with 2.0 t-gdi engines, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate with a stored, or active, p2562 dtc - turbocharger boost control positio
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- PS329
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: adjusting rear hatch closing effort - when encountering a customer concern related to excessive rear hatch closing effort on some 2011my to 2014my sportage (sl) vehicles, first, verify the customer concern by comparing the closing
- 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:
- PS280
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Turbocharger oil line inspection - follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG130R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: ecm upgrade ? reflash and ewga adjustment procedure (sa 149) - on some sportage (sl) vehicles, produced from may 1, 2011 to january 1, 2012, the malfunction indicator light (mil) may illuminate with dtc p2562 and/or p2565. inspect the
- 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-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:
- PS469
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks - if the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with dtc(s) p0442, p0455, p0456, or p0457 (evaporative emissions system-leak detected) and the evaporative (eva
- Bulletin:
- SC141OWNERSL
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Service campaign: owner letter - advises owners of certain 2011-2014 my sportage vehicles currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used of a service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to underb
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- WTYCS201605RETIR
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Customer satisfaction bulletin 2016-05 - retired for certain sporage model years - see customer satisfaction bulletin 2017-02. for other sportage models, see wty 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:
- TSB-TRA048
- Component:
- 103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Summary:
- Tsb: combined tsb/service action: shift knob trim ring replacement procedure (sa147) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the shift knob trim ring on some sportage (sl) vehicles, produced from may 6, 2010 to june 8, 2011 (2011m
- Bulletin:
- TSB-FUE025
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: ecm upgrade - mil on with dtc p0300 and/or p0301, p0302, p0303 and p0304 (sa151) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2011-2012my optima (tf), produced from july 16 ,2010 to
- 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:
- TSBENG172
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Tsb - service action: turbo oil feed line replacement (sa300) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the turbo oil feed line on some 2011-2015my optima (tf), produced from november 1, 2010 through august 30, 2011, 2012-2015my opt
- 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:
- 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_SP
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Product improvement campaign (pi1803) - owner letter - dear kia sportage owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting an important product improvement campaign to perform a software update on 2011-2013 my sportage vehicles equipped with 2.
- 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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