Technical Service Bulletins
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TSB-BOD106R1
Jun 4, 2014
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: PAINT PEELING OFF DOOR PANELS (SA166) - This bulletin provides information related to an inspection of the door panels on some 2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from April 21, 2014 through May 2, 2014, which may e
SC102
Jun 3, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
APPLICATION OF PREVENTATIVE ANTI CORROSION MATERIAL REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUSPENSION. 06/03/2014*LJ
PS306
Jun 1, 2014
152000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
PITSTOP: SECOND ROW SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM INOPERATIVE - When diagnosing a concern relating to a difficult to release or inoperative second row seat tumble feature, review this Article for instructions.
PS318
Jun 1, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
PITSTOP: DIAGNOSING SIRIUS TRAFFIC ISSUES - This article provides diagnostic information in regards to specific Sirius traffic customer complaints, as detailed in this Article.
PS323
Jun 1, 2014
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
PITSTOP: INTERMITTENT POPPING NOISE FROM REAR OVER BUMPS - On some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, built before September 26, 2013, a customer may complain of a very intermittent light knock, or popping noise, heard from the rear of the vehi
PS325
Jun 1, 2014
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
PITSTOP: SLIGHT VARIATION IN THE ?SET? SPEED AFTER SETTING CRUISE CONTROL - A few customers have complained about their vehicle briefly accelerating beyond the set cruising speed and then slowing down to the "set" speed. This Article addres
PS327
Jun 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PITSTOP: RESETTING CYLINDER BALANCE ADAPTATION VALUES - When addressing a cylinder balance concern on a vehicle equipped with a 2.4L GDI engine, it is important to note that the DTC may recur after replacement of any faulty component(s) and
SC106DP
May 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: KIA DEALER PRINCIPALS - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2011-2013 MY Sorento vehicles with the 3.5 liter engine, to upgrade the Engine Control Module (?ECM?) L
SC106DSM
May 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Engine Control Module (?ECM?) logic on certain 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped
SC106OWNER
May 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER: Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the Engine Control Module in certain 2011-2013 model year Sorento vehicles.
SC106QA
May 29, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Q AND A - SC106 - 2011-2013 MY SORENTO ECM LOGIC UPGRADE VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
TSB-SC106
May 29, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - ECM LOGIC UPGRADE ? SORENTO (XMA) 3.5L MPI (SC106) - This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the ECM software on some 2011~2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from July 12, 2010 through J
TSB-CHA044
May 22, 2014
010000 STEERING
TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur
TSB-TRA051
May 22, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th
V17I2
May 16, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TECH TIMES, VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2: 1 Programming a Third Smart Key on Certain 2014 and 2015MY Vehicles 3 New Kia University Courses and Tests 3 Techline Needs Your Feedback! 4 2014 Kia Skill National Cup Competition 6 Crossword Puzzl
TSB-BOD104
May 9, 2014
220000 SEATS
TSB: DRIVER?S SIDE SEAT CUSHION COVER DETACHING - This bulletin provides information about some 2012~2013MY Optima (QF) models, produced from August 9, 2011 through April 11, 2013, which may experience a loose or disengaged driver?s side se
TSB-GEN067
May 2, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: INFORMATION COLLECTION RELATED TO ELECTRICAL CONCERNS - To enhance communication of dealer findings regarding electrical concerns, a photo collection warranty time reimbursement program is being implemented.
PS292
May 1, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PIT STOP: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 - HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT - When addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and drivability issues, access GDS to check for any active DTC(s).
PS300
May 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
PIT STOP: INCORRECTLY ROUTED HIGH PRESSURE A/C LINE - When addressing a customer concern related to the A/C system not cooling the vehicle properly and/or a case with low refrigerant; check the routing for the A/C high pressure line to make
PS315
May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS - A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet
PS316
May 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WHEN DIAGNOSING HYBRID OPTIMA VEHICLES. *LJ
PS320
May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PIT STOP: ROUGH IDLE AFTER COLD START ON 3.3L GDI ENGINE - When addressing a customer complaint of rough idle, which occurs only on the first start of the day and lasts for 30-45 seconds, check for the possibility of poor injector performan
PS322
May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
PIT STOP: DTC P0456 AND CHARCOAL CANISTER LEAKS - When addressing a concern related to a DTC P0456 (Evaporative Emissions System ? Small Leak Detected), and an inspection of the vapor lines, connections and fuel cap reveal no abnormalities,