2016 KIA SORENTO Recalls (6)

Campaign:: 15V089000 on 02/12/2015
Component:: Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:: 10/26/2014 - 01/28/2015
Affected:: 12,361
Defect:: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 sorento vehicles manufactured october 27, 2014, to january 29, 2015. due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.
Consequence:: If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc115.
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:: 15V446000 on 07/13/2015
Component:: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:: 10/22/2014 - 12/09/2014
Affected:: 2,587
Defect:: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 kia sorento vehicles manufactured october 23, 2014, to december 10, 2014. the affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
Consequence:: If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. the recall began on august 18, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc123.
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:: 16V480000 on 06/28/2016
Component:: Suspension:rear
Affected:: 7,901
Defect:: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 sorento vehicles. a component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
Consequence:: The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began july 27, 2016. owners may contact kia customer service department at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc137.
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:: 16V770000 on 10/23/2016
Component:: Seats
Manufactured:: 03/04/2016 - 03/14/2016
Affected:: 1,408
Defect:: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 kia sorento vehicles manufactured march 3, 2016 to march 21, 2016. the driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
Consequence:: In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 9, 2016. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc140.
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:: 16V862000 on 11/29/2016
Component:: Electrical system
Manufactured:: 10/26/2014 - 08/24/2016
Affected:: 10,212
Defect:: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 sorento vehicles manufactured october 27, 2014, to august 25, 2016, and 2017 sportage vehicles manufactured december 10, 2015, to august 26, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. the recall began january 18, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc142.
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:: 16V862000 on 11/29/2016
Component:: Trailer hitches
Manufactured:: 10/26/2014 - 08/24/2016
Affected:: 10,212
Defect:: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 sorento vehicles manufactured october 27, 2014, to august 25, 2016, and 2017 sportage vehicles manufactured december 10, 2015, to august 26, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. the recall began january 18, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc142.
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.

2016 KIA SORENTO TSBs (96)

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:: SC118
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Kia 2016 my sorento sxl: this bulletin provides the procedure to reprogram the power control module (pcm)logic for the advanced smart cruise control in certain 2016 vehicles equipped with a 3.3l v6 engine. *lj
Bulletin:: 073
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Kia 2016 my sorento: technology highlighted features are: drive mode integrated control system, blind spot detecting, lane departure system, bluetooth wireless technology, steering wheel control, etc. *lj
Bulletin:: TSB-112 REV-1
Component:: 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:: Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:: TSB-ELE-100R2
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to address
Bulletin:: TSB-ENG-154-R1
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Tsb: vcm logic improvement - dtc p200a00 (sa220) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade and inspection of the vcm motor of some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from november 17, 2014 through decembe
Bulletin:: PS-4444
Component:: 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:: Front seat heater inoperative - this bulletin provides the steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of an inoperative seat heater, first, identify the type of system the vehicle is equipped with ' seat heater only, or seat heater
Bulletin:: TSBCHA061
Component:: 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:: Service action: tmps replacement (sa213) - this bulletin provides the procedure to check or replace the tpms sensors for some 2016my optima (jfa) and 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from september 28th, 2015 through december 7th, 20
Bulletin:: TSBELE096R2
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Service action: uvo upgrade - sorento (uma), rio (ub), soul (ps), and sedona (yp) (sa209) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2016my sorento (uma), rio (ub), soul (ps) and sedona (yp) vehicles (see pr
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:: TSBGEN078
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder program - all models excluding k900 and soul ev -kia motors america, inc. is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder progra
Bulletin:: TSBBOD114R1
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: Service action: sunvisor inspection/replacement (sa197) - this bulletin provides the procedure to modify or, if necessary, replace the sun visors on some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from job #1 through march 12, 2015 which may e
Bulletin:: PS428
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Simplified uvo e-services activation procedure - this article outlines the simplified activation procedure for vehicles equipped with uvo e-services. (excluding 2016 k900 and soul ev)
Bulletin:: TSBBOD113R1
Component:: 221300 seats:front assembly:head restraint
Summary:: Service action: front seat headrest repair (sa196) - this bulletin provides the procedure to repair or, if necessary, replace the front seat headrests of some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from job #1 through june 15, 2015, which
Bulletin:: TSBBOD112R1
Component:: 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:: Service action: door latch replacement (sa195) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the door latches on certain sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from march 1, 2015 through june 15, 2015, which may exhibit an inoperative power d
Bulletin:: PS423
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Pitstop: central gateway overview - the 2016my sorento (uma) is equipped with a newly designed controller area network (can) communication system. this new system utilizes a 'central gateway' which is integrated into the ipm. the redesigned
Bulletin:: TSBBOD137
Component:: 162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:: Service action: tail gate latch repair (sa234) - this bulletin provides the procedure for installing updated components within the rear latch, on some manual tail gate-equipped 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from november 17, 2014
Bulletin:: TSBELE100R3
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl) 2015~2016my sedo
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:: PS401R1
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: "pitstop: intermittent no sound from head unit - on some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles equipped with avn 4.0 navigation head units, customers may complain of the audio system having no sound, intermittently. this condition may be caused by
Bulletin:: TSBENG158
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Tsb: service action: vcm logic improvement - dtc p200a00 (sa240) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade and inspection of the vcm motor of some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from august 28, 2015 th
Bulletin:: TSBELE113R1
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Tsb: android auto'/apple carplay' software download - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading avn 4.0 and uvo 3.0 audio system software to include android auto and apple carplay software.
Bulletin:: TSBBOD125
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: Tsb: panoramic sunroof slow to close and/or abnormal noise when closing - this bulletin provides the procedure to repair a panoramic sunroof that exhibits a slow to close condition and/or abnormal noise when closing, on some 2016my sorento
Bulletin:: PS419
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Pitstop: noise from rear on hard acceleration or when turning - when diagnosing an unusual noise from the rear of a 2016my sorento (uma), equipped with all-wheel-drive (awd) and built prior to june 18th, 2015, inspect the rear propeller sh
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:: PS415R2
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Pitstop: oil intrusion into e-cvvt cover - when diagnosing a dtc related to the e-cvvt system, remove the the e-cvvt cover and check for possible oil intrusion (a). the ecvvt system utilizes two seals to prevent intrusion of oil and/or dust
Bulletin:: PS412
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: Pitstop: sun visor lights are inoperable or stay on - when diagnosing a concern related to inoperable, or constantly on, sun visor courtesy lights, check the condition of the interior lamp 10a fuse. if the fuse is blown, inspect the harness
Bulletin:: PS411
Component:: 162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:: Pitstop: power tail gate functionality concerns - when diagnosing a concern related to power tail gate (ptg) functionality on 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced prior to january 13, 2015, closely inspect connector rr01 for evidence of
Bulletin:: TSBCLI027
Component:: 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:: Tsb: service action: a/c suction hose/pipe inspection and/or modification (sa183) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, correct the routing for the a/c suction hose/pipe on some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles,
Bulletin:: PS402
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: "pitstop: uvo eservices w/premium navigation (avn 4.0) functionality and required use of usb cable - for customer complaints on avn 4.0 (uvo eservices w/premium navigation head unit) equipped vehicles regarding the following concerns: 'h un
Bulletin:: PS409
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: "pitstop: addition of piano black accents on sxl models - a running production change has been made to the 2016my sorento (uma), sxl trim only, to include piano black accents on the front driver and passenger seat backs and on the shift kno
Bulletin:: PS360
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: Pitstop: air intake mode changes when opening sunroof - when addressing customer complaints regarding the air intake mode switching from recirculation to fresh air mode without customer input; on the applicable vehicles in this pitstop, the
Bulletin:: PS378
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Pitstop: alignment specifications - this article provides the alignment specifications for 2016my sorento (uma). in the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the pc
Bulletin:: PS374
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Pitstop: front license plate holder identification - this pitstop provides information related to part number and fitment identification for the front license plate holder on sorento (uma). refer to the table below to quickly identify the c
Bulletin:: TSBSC118
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Tsb: voluntary service campaign: pcm logic reprogramming (sc118) - this bulletin provides the procedure to reprogram the power control module (pcm) logic for the advanced smart cruise control (ascc) in certain 2016my sorento (uma) sx limite
Bulletin:: PS401
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Pitstop: intermittent no sound from head unit - on some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles equipped with avn 4.0 navigation head units, customers may complain of the audio system having no sound, intermittently. this condition may be caused by l
Bulletin:: PS395
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Pitstop: micro 2' blade-style fuses in new vehicles - technicians should be aware that 2016my sorento (uma), 2015my k900 (kh), 2015my soul (ps), 2015my soul ev (ps ev) and 2015my sedona (yp) vehicles are now equipped with micro 2' blade-sty
Bulletin:: PS397
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Pitstop: - icy road warning indicator logic - this article describes the operation logic for the icy road warning indicator in the instrument cluster. the indicator will illuminate (a) when the ambient temperature drops below 40°f (4°c) to
Bulletin:: SC118DEALERP
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, to update the powertrain control module (pcm) logic to improve the functionality of the advanced smart cruis
Bulletin:: SC118DEALERPSM
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Dealer service manager memo: attention: all kia service managers - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, to reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm) logic for the advanced smart cruise control (ascc)
Bulletin:: SC118OWNER
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Owner letter: dear kia sorento owner, kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign to reprogram the logic for the advanced smart cruise control in certain 2016 my sorento sx limited (sxl) vehicles equipped with a 3.3l
Bulletin:: SC118QA
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Q and a: sc118 ' 2016 my sorento pcm logic reprogramming voluntary service campaign
Bulletin:: TSBENG159
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Tsb: e-cvvt cover and motor plug replacement - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the e-cvvt cover and motor plug on some 2016my sorento (uma), produced from october 27, 2014 to june 14, 2016, 2016my optima (jf/jfa)
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:: PS465
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Pitstop: recalibration of blind spot detection after collision repairs - this pitstop provides information relating to some vehicles equipped with blind spot detection (bsd), which may exhibit a 'check bsd system' message with dtcs: c270254
Bulletin:: TSBGEN073
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Tsb: technology highlights - in an effort to better educate and familiarize customers in regards to some of the features in their 2016my sorento (uma) vehicle, kia motors america would like all dealership service personnel to become familia
Bulletin:: PS384
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Pitstop: interior lighting kit will only illuminate in red - in an effort to better match the factory lighting color on 2016my sorento (uma) models, the logic for the port/dealer installed interior lighting option kit (p/n c6f55 ac100) has
Bulletin:: PS390
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: "pitstop: creaking noise from front suspension - when diagnosing a customer complaint of a creaking or popping noise coming from the front suspension while accelerating or decelerating, inspect the two (2) rearmost sub-frame bolts (a) to ve
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:: PS415R2
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Pitstop: oil intrusion into e-cvvt cover - when diagnosing a dtc related to the e-cvvt system, remove the the e-cvvt cover and check for possible oil intrusion (a). the ecvvt system utilizes two seals to prevent intrusion of oil and/or dust
Bulletin:: PS412
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: Pitstop: sun visor lights are inoperable or stay on - when diagnosing a concern related to inoperable, or constantly on, sun visor courtesy lights, check the condition of the interior lamp 10a fuse. if the fuse is blown, inspect the harness
Bulletin:: PS411
Component:: 162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:: Pitstop: power tail gate functionality concerns - when diagnosing a concern related to power tail gate (ptg) functionality on 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced prior to january 13, 2015, closely inspect connector rr01 for evidence of
Bulletin:: TSB-ENG158R2
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Tsb: vcm logic improvement - dtc p200a00 (sa240a) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade and inspection of the vcm motor (actuation test) of some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from august 28, 2015
Bulletin:: TSB-ENG161
Component:: 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:: Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc16) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in
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:: PS472R1
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Pitstop: hvac ventilation logic operation - starting with 14my soul (ps) (with the exception of psev) and complete new models such as k900 (kh), sedona (yp), sorento (uma), optima (jfa), sportage (ql), and 17my forte (yd, ydm), etc., equipp
Bulletin:: TSB-ELE115
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Tsb: avn 4.0 software update for ?bluetooth phonebook downloads at every vehicle start? - this bulletin provides the procedure for updating the avn 4.0 (audio/video/navigation) software on some sorento (uma) vehicles that frequently display
Bulletin:: TSB-ELE123
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Tsb: dark back-up camera display on uvo eservices (uvo 2.0) - this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the uvo 2.0 software on some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from october 27, 2014 to april 26, 2016, which may experience
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-ELE106
Component:: 117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:: Tsb: instrument cluster replacement, sofware upgrade and mileage setting - this bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015my~ sedona (yp), 2016my~ sorento (uma), and 2017my~ forte (yd, ydm) veh
Bulletin:: TSB-BOD166
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: Tsb: service action: front door outside handle replacement (sa283) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the left and right front outside door handle assemblies on some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from november 17, 2
Bulletin:: TSB-ELE100R4
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014-2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl), 2015-2016my sedona (yp), and 2014-2015(my) optima (q
Bulletin:: TSB-ENG159R1
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Tsb: e-cvvt cover and motor plug replacement - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the e-cvvt cover and motor plug on some 2016my optima (jf/jfa), produced from august 29, 2015 to june 14, 2016, 2017my sportage (ql)
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:: PS498
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: Pitstop: anti-condensation logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling - some kia vehicles starting with 2016my and all kia vehicles, after and including 2017my, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows f
Bulletin:: PS499
Component:: 273000 lane departure: blind spot detection
Summary:: Pitstop : blind spot detection (bsd) variant coding options - following the replacement of a blind spot detection (bsd) module, select the appropriate variant code, based on the trim level of the vehicle being serviced.
Bulletin:: TSBBOD170
Component:: 221300 seats:front assembly:head restraint
Summary:: Tsb: front seat headrest replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace both front seat headrests of some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from november 17, 2014 through june 15, 2015, which may exhibit detachment of t
Bulletin:: TSB-ENG169
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Tsb: combination tsb/service action: shift quaity improvement (sa295) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the electronic control unit (ecu) and the transmission control unit (tcu) on some 2016my sorento (uma) 2.4l
Bulletin:: TSBTRA069
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: Tsb: combination tsb / service action: shift quality improvement (sa292) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the transmission control unit (tcu) on some 2016my optima (jfa) 2.0t, produced from august 28, 2015 thro
Bulletin:: TSB-BOD125R1
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: Tsb: panoramic sunroof slow to close and/or abnormal noise when closing - this bulletin provides the procedure to repair a panoramic sunroof that exhibits a slow to close condition and/or abnormal noise when closing, on some 2016my sorento
Bulletin:: TSB-CHA075
Component:: 199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:: Tsb: service action: tpms sensor replacement (sa279) - this bulletin provides information regarding tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) sensors on some 2016-2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from february 2, 2016 to november 3, 201
Bulletin:: TSB-ELE123R1
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Tsb: dark back-up camera display on uvo eservices (uvo 2.0) - this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the uvo 2.0 software on some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from october 27, 2014 to april 26, 2016, which may experience
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:: TSBBOD125R2
Component:: 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:: Tsb: panoramic sunroof slow to close and/or abnormal noise when closing - this bulletin provides the procedure to repair a panoramic sunroof that exhibits a slow to close condition and/or abnormal noise when closing, on some 2016my sorento
Bulletin:: TSBENG169R1
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Tsb: combination tsb / service action: shift quality improvement (sa295a) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the electronic control unit (ecu) and the transmission control unit (tcu) on some 2016my sorento (uma)
Bulletin:: TSBTRA069R1
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Tsb: combination tsb / service action: shift quality improvement (sa292a) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the transmission control unit (tcu) on some 2016my optima (jfa) 2.0t, produced from september 11, 2015
Bulletin:: TSB-CHA073
Component:: 021540 suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Summary:: Tsb: combined tsb / service action: ball joint replacement (sa242) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace both left and right front lower ball joints on some 2016-2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, originally sold in one of twenty-ei
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:: TSBENG159R2
Component:: 354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:: Tsb - e-cvvt cover and motor plug replacement - revised - this bulletin provides information about the replacement of the e-cvvt cover and motor plug on some 2016my optima (jfa), produced from august 29, 2015 to june 14, 2016, and 2016-2017
Bulletin:: TSBENG161R1
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Tsb - data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc16) - revised - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicle
Bulletin:: TSBENG175R1
Component:: 354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:: Tsb - service action: e-cvvt cover inspection and motor plug replacement (sa305) - revised - this bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the e-cvvt cover or o-ring and replacement of the motor plug on s
Bulletin:: TSBENG174
Component:: 072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:: Tsb - service action: air intake hose replacement & ecu upgrade (sa303) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the air intake hose and/or improve the logic of the electronic control unit (ecu) on some 2016-2017my optima (jfa), pr
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:: PS541
Component:: 116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:: Pitstop - inoperative shift lock release and/or ignition in accessory mode - this pitstop provides the procedure to inspect the key interlock switch contact on some 2016-2018my sorento (uma) vehicles experience one of the following:1. an in
Bulletin:: PS545
Component:: 270000 lane departure
Summary:: Pitstop - ldws variant coding - this pitstop provides information regarding the correct ?variant coding? settings for the lane departure warning system (ldws) unit (a) on some 2016my sorento (uma) vehicles.
Bulletin:: TSBENG175_R2
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Tsb - service action: e-cvvt cover inspection and motor plug replacement (sa305) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the e-cvv
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:: PS547
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Pitstop - eps recogntion / sas calibration of c-mdps steering column assembly - this pitstop provides information regarding the electronic power steering (eps), steering angle sensor (sas) calibration and eps type recognition after replacem
Bulletin:: PS551
Component:: 175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Summary:: Pitstop - rattle noise from rear of the vehicle (ps551) - this pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door or trunk on some 2016my-2018my vehicles.
Bulletin:: TSBENG175_R3
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Tsb - service action: e-cvvt cover inspection and motor plug replacement (sa305) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides information regarding the inspection and/or replacement of the e-cvv
Bulletin:: VPI1802_DP
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dealer principal notice - this notice advised the dealer principal of the new product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Bulletin:: VPI1802_DSM
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Dealer service manager notice - this notice advised the dealer service manager of the new product improvement campaign to perform a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing
Bulletin:: VPI1802_QA
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Q & a - this document is the q & a for the new product improvement campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the engine control unit (ecu) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.

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