2017 KIA SORENTO Recalls (3)

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.

Campaign:
17V586000 on 09/24/2017
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
03/26/2017 - 03/29/2017
Affected:
62
Defect:
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017 sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3l engines. the engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
Consequence:
If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. a failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc153.
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.

2017 KIA SORENTO TSBs (59)

Bulletin:
TSB-ELE-104
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Tsb: apple carplay' rollout and troubleshooting guide - this bulletin provides information related to the rollout of apple carplay' and android auto on vehicles equipped with premium navigation (avn 4.0) or uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) systems.
Bulletin:
TSBCHA068
Component:
162500 structure:body:tailgate
Summary:
"service action: tighten power tailgate ball stud (sa232) - this bulletin provides the procedure for tightening the right tailgate spindle attachment ball stud, on select uma sorento models, produced from may 16, 2016 through may 26, 2016,
Bulletin:
TSBELE104R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: apple carplay' rollout and troubleshooting guide - this bulletin provides information related to the rollout of apple carplay and android auto on 2017my sorento (uma) and the launch of apple carplay on 2016my optima (jfa) and 2017my sp
Bulletin:
TSBBOD138R1
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Service action: "fe" emblem installation (sa230) - this bulletin provides the procedure to add an "fe" (fuel efficient) emblem to the existing "awd" emblems on the front doors on specific 2017 my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from april
Bulletin:
PS452
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Android auto'/uvo eservices connectivity issues after android 6.0 update - this article proides diagnostic information in regards to:android auto' will not launch when a samsung android phone is connected to the vehicle. uvo eservices setup
Bulletin:
TSBELE116
Component:
271000 lane departure: warning
Summary:
Tsb: service action: lane departure warning system dtc c180508 (sa243) - this bulletin provides information related to the lane departure warning system (ldws) on some 2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from april 5, 2016 to september
Bulletin:
TSBSC136
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tsb: voluntary emissions recall: tcu upgrade - lambda 3.3gdi 6at tcu rom id mismatch (sc136) - this bulletin provides information related to the transmission control unit (tcu) software upgrade for sixty (60) 2017my sorento (uma) vehicles p
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:
SC136DEALERPSM
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer parts & service manager memo (sc136): attention: all dealer parts and service managers, kia motors america, inc. is conducting an emissions recall campaign to upgrade the transmission control unit (tcu) in sixty (60) 2017 my sorento
Bulletin:
SC136OWNER
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Owner notification letter (sc136): dear kia sorento owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary emissions recall to update the software programming on the transmission control unit (tcu) on certain 2017 kia sorento vehicles wi
Bulletin:
TSB-BOD155
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Tsb: service action: auto lock mode change (sa255) - this bulletin provides the procedure to change the automatic door lock setting on some 2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from april 7, 2016 to august 15, 2016, which may be defaulte
Bulletin:
TSB-TRA064
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tsb: service action: tcu upgrade ? driving performance improvement (sa251) - this bulletin provides information related to the transmission control unit (tcu) software upgrade for some 2017my sorento (uma) 2.0t-gdi vehicles produced from ap
Bulletin:
TSB-TRA063
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tsb: service action: tcu upgrade ? driving performance improvement (sa250) - this bulletin provides information related to the transmission control unit (tcu) software upgrade for some 2017my sorento (uma) 2.4l gdi vehicles produced from ap
Bulletin:
TSB-TRA062R1
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tsb: service action: tcu upgrade ? driving performance improvement (sa246) - this bulletin provides information related to the transmission control unit (tcu) software upgrade for some 2017my sorento (uma) 3.3l gdi vehicles produced from ap
Bulletin:
TSB-ELE116R1
Component:
270000 lane departure
Summary:
Tsb: service action: lane departure warning system dtc c180508 (sa243) - this bulletin provides information related to the lane departure warning system (ldws) on some 2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from april 5, 2016 to september
Bulletin:
PS475
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Pitstop: autonomous emergency braking (aeb) operation - an increasing number of kia?s latest models are now equipped with autonomous emergency braking (aeb). some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, i
Bulletin:
TSB-BOD155R1
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Tsb: service action: auto lock mode change (sa255) - this bulletin provides the procedure to change the automatic door lock setting on some 2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from april 7, 2016 to august 15, 2016, which may be defaulte
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-CHA076
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: service action: hydraulic electronic control unit logic improvement (sa269) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) on some smart cruise control equipped 2017my sorent
Bulletin:
TSB-CLI037
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: service action: driver?s side hvac temperature optimization (sa274) - this bulletin provides information related to the heating ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) system on some 2017my sorento vehicles equipped with dual air tempe
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-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-ELE131
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tsb: service action: voltage regulator performance enhancement (sa278) - this bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2017my sorento (uma), produced from october 3, 2016 to january 24,
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:
TSBBOD169R1
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: service action: panoramic sunshade roller guide adjustment (sa291)- this bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the panoramic sunshade roller guide on some 2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from november 16, 2016 to february 3
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:
TSBELE131R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: service action: voltage regulator performance enhancement (sa278) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2
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:
TSBBOD169R2
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Tsb: service action: panoramic sunshade roller guide adjustment (sa291a) - this bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the panoramic sunshade roller guide on some 2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from november 16, 2016 to february
Bulletin:
TSBENG162
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc17) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in c
Bulletin:
TSB-BOD151
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Tsb - service action: front bumper grill replacement - sa244 - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front bumper grill on some 2017my sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from april 18, 2016 to september 2, 2016, which may experi
Bulletin:
TSB-BOD159R1
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Tsb - service action: driver?s window run channel repair (sa259) - this bulletin provides the procedure for inspecting and if necessary, repairing the driver's window run channel on some sorento (uma) vehicles, produced from april 4, 2016 t
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:
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:
TSBENG162R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb - data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc17) - 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:
TSBTRA072_CLOSED
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Tsb - tra072/sa317 closed. refer to tsb tra072a/sa317a
Bulletin:
TSBTRA072A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb - service action: inhibitor switch replacement (sa317a) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017my optima (jfa) and sorento (uma), produced from august 29, 2016 through june 15, 2017, and some
Bulletin:
TSBTRA072A_R1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb - service action: inhibitor switch replacement (sa317a) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017my optima (jfa), sorento (uma), optima hybrid (hev), optima plug-in hybrid (phev), sportage (ql),
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:
PS542
Component:
266000 forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Summary:
Pitstop - ldws/mfc variant coding - this pitstop provides information regarding the correct ?variant coding? settings for the multi-function camera (mfc) on some 2017-2018my sorento (uma) vehicles.
Bulletin:
PS543
Component:
266000 forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Summary:
Pitstop - aeb variant coding - this pitstop provides information regarding the correct ?variant coding? settings for the autonomous emergency braking (aeb) on some 2017-2018my 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:
TSBTRA072A_R2
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Tsb - service action: inhibitor switch - replacement (sa317a) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017my optima (jfa), sorento (
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:
PS564
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Pitstop - clock concerns on uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) - this pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018my vehicles.
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.
Bulletin:
PS582
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: body control module (bcm) part number change - this pitstop provides information regarding a part number change for the 2017my sorento (uma) vehicle?s body control module (bcm) to ensure the horn feedback function is retained after
Bulletin:
PS582_R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: body control module (bcm) part number change - this pitstop provides information regarding a change made to the software logic of the service part replacement body control module (bcm) for the 2017my sorento (uma). if the bcm is re

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