2013 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.

2013 KIA SORENTO TSBs (138)

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-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:: 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:: PS229
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PS239
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: PS257
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
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:: TT015
Component:: 203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 047
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:: 124
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: 126
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
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:: 126
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
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:: TSB-ELE-081-R2
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: 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) vehicles to improve bluetooth connectivity.
Bulletin:: TSB-ELE-082-R2
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: 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), sorento (xma) and forte (td) vehicles, to improve bluetooth®
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:: PS417
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: 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 in the dash, check for the presence of dtc p0315 ' crankshaft
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:: 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:: 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:: PS239
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: 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 at highway speeds. this concern may be caused by the fender t
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:: PS257
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: Pitstop: panoramic sunroof dust seal replacement - this article includes procedures for diagnosing a panoramic sunroof assembly with torn dust seals.
Bulletin:: TSBELE047
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: 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 service action on all affected 2013my sorento vehicles prior to d
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:: TSBENG126R1
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: 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 bar in the margin.this bulletin provides information related
Bulletin:: TSBENG122CLOSED
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Closed - superceded by tsb-eng126.
Bulletin:: PS229
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: 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 motors america would like all dealership service personnel to be
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:: 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-CHA044
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: 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 experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the mdps when tur
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:: TSB-CLI024
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: 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.
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-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:: 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:: 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-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:: 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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