2013 Kia Sorento
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 Sorento are official communications between Kia & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
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TSB #TSBCHA042CLOSED
TSB-CHA042 IS CLOSED AS OF 1/12/2015. REFER TO CHA051. Read More »
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TSB #TSBCHA051
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #042
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #041
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS269
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #PS269
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #047
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. Read More »
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TSB #WTY008DEALERPSM
DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY008 - 2012-2014 MY SORENTO 2.4L GDI ENGINE - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Read More »
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TSB #WTY008FORM
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #WTY008OWNER
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS417
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 ? ... Read More »
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TSB #PS400
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBSC114R1
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #SC114OWNERSORENT
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #SC114DEALERSM
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #SC114QA
Q AND A: SC114 ? ECU UPDATE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 / VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN Q&A Read More »
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TSB #140
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TT035
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-133
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. Read More »
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TSB #124
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-139
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-129
KIA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. THE ETC ACTUATOR MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JS Read More »
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TSB #PS-271
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS271
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS162R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBENG126R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBENG122CLOSED
CLOSED - SUPERCEDED BY TSB-ENG126. Read More »
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TSB #126
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #126
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS-211
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBCLI026
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSB-026
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-026
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-026
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBFUE023
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #PS162R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBTRA049R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBTRA051R1
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, ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBTRA051R1
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, ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBTRA049
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBTRA047R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBTRA051R1
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, ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE108
TSB: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY ON 2011MY ? 2015MY SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES. Read More »
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TSB #TSBSST041
TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE089
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBCHA047
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #PS365R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS387
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. Read More »
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TSB #SC114OWNERSORENT
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #SC114DEALERSM
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #SC114QA
Q AND A: SC114 ? ECU UPDATE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 / VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN Q&A Read More »
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TSB #TSBFUE023
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #PS229
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE047
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA138) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE 2013MY SORENTO UVO SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE038
TSB: INFORMATION FOR DEALER UVO UPGRADE / RETAIL CUSTOMER - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE RETAIL CUSTOMER?S PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE KIA UVO (YOUR VOICE) SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #TT036
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-ELE-081-R2
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-ELE-082-R2
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBSST041
TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE089
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBSC114R1
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSB-133
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. Read More »
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TSB #124
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBENG126R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS229
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE047
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA138) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE 2013MY SORENTO UVO SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #047
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #126
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBBOD095
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. Read More »
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TSB #PS257
PITSTOP: PANORAMIC SUNROOF DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT - THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES PROCEDURES FOR DIAGNOSING A PANORAMIC SUNROOF ASSEMBLY WITH TORN DUST SEALS. Read More »
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TSB #PS257
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #077
KIA OPTIMA /SORENTO: 2012-2014 REAR VIEW CAMERA REQUIRES REPLACEMENT ON SPECIFIC MODELS. *LJ Read More »
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TSB #WTY003BULLETIN
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #WTY003OWNER
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE108
TSB: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY ON 2011MY ? 2015MY SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES. Read More »
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TSB #WTY003DEALERP
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #WTY003FORM
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. Read More »
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TSB #WTY003DEALERPSM
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #WTY003QA
Q AND A: WTY003 - 2011-2015 MY SORENTO DRIVER?S FRONT AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Q & A Read More »
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TSB #093
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS239
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS400
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. Read More »
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TSB #TT015
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBCHA059
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBBOD093R5
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TT046
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS224R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS284
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBBOD093R5
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBBOD093R5
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBBOD093R1
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE077
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSB-ELE-077-R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE077
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #WTY008DEALERPSM
DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY008 - 2012-2014 MY SORENTO 2.4L GDI ENGINE - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Read More »
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TSB #WTY008FORM
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #WTY008OWNER
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-ELE-081-R2
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBCHA047
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #PS365R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #042
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #041
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TT046
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TT035
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TT036
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS284
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TT015
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBBOD102
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). Read More »
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TSB #TSBBOD093R1
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #PS257
PITSTOP: PANORAMIC SUNROOF DUST SEAL REPLACEMENT - THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES PROCEDURES FOR DIAGNOSING A PANORAMIC SUNROOF ASSEMBLY WITH TORN DUST SEALS. Read More »
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TSB #PS257
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS239
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS269
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS271
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBBOD095
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. Read More »
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TSB #PS239
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #093
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #093
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #PS229
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #PS229
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE047
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA138) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE 2013MY SORENTO UVO SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #047
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE038
TSB: INFORMATION FOR DEALER UVO UPGRADE / RETAIL CUSTOMER - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE RETAIL CUSTOMER?S PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE KIA UVO (YOUR VOICE) SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-ELE-082-R2
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE089
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBELE089
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS387
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. Read More »
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TSB #TT036
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TT016
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #TSB-ELE-081-R2
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. Read More »
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TSB #PS266R1
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. Read More »
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TSB #TSBCLI026
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 ... Read More »