2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
16V862000 on 11/29/2016
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
12/09/2015 - 08/25/2016
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:
12/09/2015 - 08/25/2016
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.

2017 KIA SPORTAGE TSBs (66)

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:
TSBCLI029
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: r1234yf refrigerant - this bulletin provides information relating to the new r1234yf refrigerant initially being released with the 2017my sportage (ql), and applicable to future models. governmental standards to reduce the length of t
Bulletin:
TSBSST043
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Tsb: r1234f refrigerant equipment - this bulletin provides information relating to the introduction of r1234yf recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment. this equipment is designed to meet sae j2843 requirements for servicing vehicles c
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:
PS453
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop: intermittent am/fm radio static - some 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles may experience am/fm radio static, especially when the vehicle drives over bumps. this condition can be caused by loose connections at the base of the antenna. fo
Bulletin:
TSBSST045
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: r1234yf refrigerant leak detector - the ld-2 arctic pro leak detector, supplied with the mahle acx-1299 refrigerant recovery equipment, can aid in locating r1234yf refrigerant leaks.
Bulletin:
TSBSST044
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: r1234yf oil and dye injectors - using fluorescent leak detection dye in vehicle's a/c system could aid in locating refrigerant leaks. r1234yf a/c systems oil and dye injector kits are available through snap-on business solutions.
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:
TSBBOD142
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Tsb: service action: rear door frame molding replacement (sa236) - this bulletin provides the procedure for replacing the rear door frame molding on certain sportage (ql) sx trim level vehicles produced from december 24, 2015 through januar
Bulletin:
TSBCLI033
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: service action: hvac control unit logic improvement (sa238) - this bulletin provides information related to an hvac controller software upgrade for 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles, produced from december 10, 2015 through june 22, 2016, a
Bulletin:
TSBBOD136
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Service action: door latch replacement (sa229) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the door latches on certain sportage (ql) vehicles, produced from december 10, 2015 through march 11, 2016, which may exhibit an intermittent i
Bulletin:
PS451
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Front license plate and mounting bracket position on vehicles equipped with aeb - on 2017 my sportage (ql) vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency brake (aeb), the front license plate bracket is installed in one of two different positio
Bulletin:
PS450
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Sirius xm data not loading on uvo eservices head unit - this bulletin provides information related to sirius xm satellite radio service in regards to the following customer concerns: sirius xm data will not load; head unit display shows "n
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:
TSBCLI031
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Service action: hvac control unit logic improvement (sa 226) - this bulletin provides information related to an hvac controller software upgrade for 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles, produced from december 10, 2015 through february 15, 2016, a
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:
TSB CLI031_ SA22
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This bulletin provides information related to an hvac controller software upgrade for 2017 my sportage (ql) vehicles, produced from december 10, 2015 through february 15, 2016, and equipped with auto (fatc) or manual hvac controls. the ecu
Bulletin:
TSB-BOD153
Component:
141300 air bags:frontal:passenger side
Summary:
Tsb: service action: front power seat back board strap repositioning (sa249) - this bulletin provides information related to the repositioning of the front power seat back board strap for 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles produced from december
Bulletin:
TSB-ELE118
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: service action: bcm upgrade-fuel door open logic improvement (sa247) - this bulletin provides information related to the bcm (body control module) software upgrade on 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles to improve the fuel door open logic. t
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-BOD152
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Tsb: service action: delta garnish and front bumper gap/wind noise adjustment (sa248) - this bulletin provides the information for applying soundproof padding to the delta garnish on 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles produced from december 10,
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-TRA065
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Tsb: service action: tcu upgrade ? driving performance improvement (sa257) - this bulletin provides information related to the tcu (transmission control unit) software upgrade of some 2017my sportage (ql) 2.0t-gdi/2.4gdi vehicles produced f
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-GEN085R1
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
Bulletin:
PS469
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks - if the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with dtc(s) p0442, p0455, p0456, or p0457 (evaporative emissions system-leak detected) and the evaporative (eva
Bulletin:
TSB-CLI035
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: a/c evaporator core replacement - this bulletin provides information about the a/c evaporator core replacement on certain 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles, produced between december 10, 2015 and december 12, 2016, which may exhibit poor a
Bulletin:
TSB-SST043R2
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: r1234yf refrigerant equipment - this bulletin provides information relating to the introduction of r1234yf recovery, recycling, and recharging equipment. this equipment is designed to meet sae j2843 requirements for servicing vehicles
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:
PS453R1
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Pitstop: intermittent am/fm radio static - some 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles may experience am/fm radio static, especially when the vehicle drives over bumps. this condition can be caused by loose connections at the base of the antenna and
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:
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-BOD152R1
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Tsb: service action: delta garnish and front bumper gap/wind noise adjustment (sa248) - this bulletin provides the information for applying soundproof padding to the delta garnish on 2017my sportage (ql) vehicles produced from december 10,
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:
TSBENG175
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
Tsb - service action: e-cvvt cover inspection and motor plug replacement (sa305) - 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 some 2016-2
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:
TSBCLI041
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb - service action: evaporator temperature sensor and/or ecv replacement (sa309) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the evaporator temperature sensor and /or ecv (external control valve) on 2017-2018my sportage (ql) vehicle
Bulletin:
PS528
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Pitstop - bluetooth sound quality concerns on uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) (ps528) - this pitstop provides information to diagnose and repair 2017-18my sportage (ql) and 2017my niro (de hev) vehicles, with uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) head units, pro
Bulletin:
PS532
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Pitstop - dtc p0449 vent valve/solenoid circuit - when addressing a concern related to p0449 (evaporative emission system - vent valve / solenoid circuit) on 2017-2018my sportage (ql) model vehicles, and the canister closed valve (ccv) and
Bulletin:
TSBTRA067
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tsb - automatic transmission oil pressure characteristic values data transfer - this bulletin provides information regarding data transfer of automatic transmission (a/t) characteristic values on 2015my-2018my k900 (kh) vehicles equipped wi
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:
PS451_R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop - front license plate and mounting bracket position on vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency brake aeb - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. on 2017my~ sportage (ql) vehicles equipped with autonom
Bulletin:
PS526
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop - broken characters and symbols on base audio - this pitstop contains information to repair vehicles in which the following customer concern occurs on a 2017my sportage (ql) with base audio (audio 3.0 b): * ?when turning on the vehi
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:
PS546
Component:
250000 electronic stability control
Summary:
Pitstop - electronic stability control self-check noise - this pitstop provides information regarding a concern related to a single faint ?thud? type noise heard from the engine compartment at speeds of 18-20 mph after initial start-up. be
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:
TSBCHA078
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb - service action: hecu bolts inspection and/or replacement or hecu assembly replacement (sa287) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) module mounting bolts or repla
Bulletin:
PS451_R2
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Pitstop - front license plate and mounting bracket position on vehicles equipped with aeb/fca - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this pitstop provides information regarding the installation of the front lice
Bulletin:
PS569
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop - inaudible turn signals and no seat belt and key warning chime - this pitstop provides information regarding an inoperative cluster speaker on 2017-2018my sportage (ql). customer concern may include inaudible turn signals and no se
Bulletin:
TSBCLI033_CLOSED
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb - hvac control unit logic improvement (cli033/sa238) (closed) - this tsb is closed. refer to tsb cli041/sa309.
Bulletin:
PS451_R2
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Pitstop - front license plate and mounting bracket position on vehicles equipped with aeb/fca - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. this pitstop provides information regarding the installation of the front lice
Bulletin:
PS569
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pitstop - inaudible turn signals and no seat belt and key warning chime - this pitstop provides information regarding an inoperative cluster speaker on 2017-2018my sportage (ql). customer concern may include inaudible turn signals and no se
Bulletin:
TSBCLI033_CLOSED
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb - hvac control unit logic improvement (cli033/sa238) (closed) - this tsb is closed. refer to tsb cli041/sa309.
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:
PS578
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Pitstop: identifying a seized compressor - this pitstop provides information regarding the diagnosis of an a/c related concern on 2017-2019my sportage (ql) and 2015-2018my k900 (kh) vehicles that may have a seized compressor. to confirm the

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