2008 KIA Sorento

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

5 Recalls for 2008 KIA Sorento

Recall Date Component Summary
2011-09-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS DESIGNED TO BE TURNED OFF IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING WHEN CHILDREN AND SMALL ADULTS ARE SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THERE IS A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THAT SEAT OR THE SEAT IS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE’S OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), WHICH CLASSIFIES THE OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, MAY MISCLASSIFY AN ADULT PASSENGER AS A CHILD OR CHILD SEAT AND IMPROPERLY TURN OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. WHEN THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED THE “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Remedy:

KIA WILL UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN THE SORENTO OCS CONTROL MODULE AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL REMEDY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE UNDER SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC076. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-333-4542.

2013-04-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Remedy:

Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s recall campaign number is SC098.

2020-02-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

Remedy:

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle’s ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC186.

2013-04-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Remedy:

Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s recall campaign number is SC098.

2011-09-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS DESIGNED TO BE TURNED OFF IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING WHEN CHILDREN AND SMALL ADULTS ARE SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THERE IS A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THAT SEAT OR THE SEAT IS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE’S OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), WHICH CLASSIFIES THE OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, MAY MISCLASSIFY AN ADULT PASSENGER AS A CHILD OR CHILD SEAT AND IMPROPERLY TURN OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. WHEN THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED THE “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Remedy:

KIA WILL UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN THE SORENTO OCS CONTROL MODULE AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL REMEDY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE UNDER SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC076. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-333-4542.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 KIA Sorento

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Date Component  
2021-09-12 accelerator/throttle
2011-05-12
2011-05-12
2011-05-12 engine

206 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 KIA Sorento

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Date Component  
2013-04-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10505347
2010-03-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10316023
2009-10-08 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10286757
2009-10-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10285979
2008-05-22 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10228643
2007-11-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10208122
2016-10-26 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10919210
2016-09-27 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10910025
2017-06-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11000846
2017-04-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10979666
2016-09-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10907675
2016-09-06 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10903721
2017-01-23 ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10946950
2021-02-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11394611
2021-01-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11386065
2020-11-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11377106
2020-11-30 AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11377119
2016-11-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10926748
2020-09-11 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11354403
2020-09-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11354190
2020-09-18 ENGINE | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11355706
2020-09-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11360542
2020-09-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11353218
2020-08-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11343369
2020-08-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11343129
2020-07-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11341086
2020-07-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11338745
2020-06-25 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 11330925
2020-05-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11325958
2020-05-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11326025
2020-06-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11326829
2020-05-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11324311
2020-05-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11324557
2020-04-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11321475
2020-03-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11318775
2019-05-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11210664
2019-01-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11172001
2019-01-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11166255
2018-12-30 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 11164070
2018-09-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11128582
2018-09-12 AIR BAGS | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11129087
2018-06-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11100741
2018-06-07 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11100355
2018-05-18 POWER TRAIN | STEERING
ODI Number: 11096709
2018-04-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11089996
2019-02-25 AIR BAGS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | STEERING
ODI Number: 11182252
2019-02-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 11182352
2019-02-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11175087
2018-08-15 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11120106
2018-08-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11119336
2018-07-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11114760
2018-01-17 ENGINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11063281
2017-12-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11054151
2017-11-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11044238
2017-10-11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 11032832
2017-08-30 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11020670
2017-08-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11019996
2016-06-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10875044
2016-06-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10876112
2016-06-25 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10876599
2016-05-29 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10871393
2016-05-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10862788
2016-04-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10855477
2016-02-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10838043
2016-02-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10824295
2015-12-03 AIR BAGS | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10808244
2015-11-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10790206
2015-11-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10789143
2015-11-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10787662
2015-10-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10786620
2015-10-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10783223
2015-10-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10783165
2015-09-02 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10761063
2015-08-31 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10760307
2015-08-21 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10750425
2015-06-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10724933
2015-05-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10722538
2015-05-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10716963
2015-04-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10706415
2015-03-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10702703
2015-03-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10693090
2015-02-25 ENGINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 10690649
2015-02-21 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10689772
2014-11-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10659395
2014-11-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10651978
2014-09-18 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10637156
2014-08-26 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10628371
2014-08-16 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10625749
2014-08-04 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10618711
2014-08-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10619627
2014-08-06 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10619370
2014-07-22 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10615217
2014-07-21 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10615186
2014-06-30 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10606928
2014-06-20 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10604712
2014-05-11 AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10587652
2014-04-22 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10584254
2014-04-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10583530
2014-02-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10566395
2014-01-23 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10561204
2013-10-26 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10549660
2013-10-21 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10548663
2013-10-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10549464
2013-10-25 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10549463
2013-09-25 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10545351
2013-09-18 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10544284
2013-09-20 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10544690
2013-09-26 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10545514
2013-09-03 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10538652
2013-09-04 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10541768
2013-09-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10538420
2013-09-08 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10542466
2013-08-19 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10536047
2013-08-28 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10537641
2013-08-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10533890
2013-07-21 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10526018
2013-07-31 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10532828
2013-07-31 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10532823
2013-07-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10532486
2013-07-15 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10524808
2013-07-19 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10525696
2013-07-05 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10523281
2013-05-19 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10512733
2013-05-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10510653
2013-04-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10505347
2013-03-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10504877
2013-03-16 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10503256
2013-03-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10504467
2013-03-27 SERVICE BRAKES | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10504762
2013-02-14 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10498098
2013-02-09 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10496960
2013-01-22 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10493717
2013-01-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10493077
2012-12-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10490126
2012-10-23 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10481975
2012-09-25 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10477012
2012-08-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10472414
2012-08-22 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10471955
2012-08-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10472663
2012-08-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10472024
2012-07-30 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10468375
2012-07-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10464743
2012-05-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10458745
2012-04-11 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10454804
2012-03-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10452185
2012-03-05 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10450326
2012-01-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10442731
2011-12-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10440321
2011-12-14 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10439854
2011-11-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10435183
2011-11-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10434828
2011-11-08 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10434824
2011-10-16 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10430403
2011-08-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10419279
2011-08-11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10418591
2011-08-21 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10420887
2011-07-25 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10415858
2011-08-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10418202
2011-08-04 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10417074
2011-08-04 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10417070
2011-07-24 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10414923
2011-07-12 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10412010
2011-06-06 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10405316
2011-05-17 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ODI Number: 10401252
2011-05-11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10400554
2011-03-03 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10386291
2011-02-17 AIR BAGS | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ODI Number: 10383069
2011-01-26 TIRES
ODI Number: 10378753
2011-02-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10380998
2011-01-26 TIRES
ODI Number: 10378828
2010-11-21 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10366985
2010-11-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10368017
2010-08-16 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10349644
2010-08-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10346765
2010-06-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10339977
2010-06-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10334568
2010-03-04 TIRES
ODI Number: 10316847
2010-03-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10316023
2010-01-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10302911
2009-11-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10293733
2009-11-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10290749
2009-10-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10287452
2009-10-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10286316
2009-10-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10285979
2009-10-08 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10286757
2009-08-04 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ODI Number: 10279287
2009-08-21 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10281328
2009-05-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10269671
2009-05-20 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10269468
2009-05-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10267891
2009-03-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10261003
2009-03-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10261142
2009-02-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10257211
2008-12-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10251440
2008-11-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10248575
2008-09-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10243170
2008-08-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10236722
2008-07-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10234813
2008-05-22 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10228643
2008-02-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10218892
2008-02-08 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10218297
2007-11-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10208122
2020-06-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11327200
2017-03-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 10958900
2017-07-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11011400
2015-10-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10781600
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6 Investigations for 2008 KIA Sorento

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2009-07-17 2009-11-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2009-07-17 2009-11-30 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2009-11-19 2011-09-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2009-11-19 2011-09-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2009-07-17 2009-11-30 AIR BAGS
2009-11-19 2011-09-26 AIR BAGS
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

28 Service Alerts for 2008 KIA Sorento

Date Description
2016-04-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-13 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-13 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-10-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-10-19 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e

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2018-03-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

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2009-05-08 141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

KIA MOTORS: THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS). THE OCS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PASSENGERS SEAT CUSHION, AND MAY MISCLASSIFY THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN ADULT PASSENGERS BASED ON A COMIBINA

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2009-05-08 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

KIA MOTORS: THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS). THE OCS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PASSENGERS SEAT CUSHION, AND MAY MISCLASSIFY THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN ADULT PASSENGERS BASED ON A COMIBINA

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2016-11-04 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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

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2016-11-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

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2017-01-18 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

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

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2017-01-18 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

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2009-10-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

KIA: INFORMATION RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADE FOR CERTAIN MODELS. VEHICLES WITH 3.3L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMPING SYMPTOM DURING ENGAGEMENT OF THE DAMPER CLUTCH (TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH), AND A BUCKI

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2009-10-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

KIA: INFORMATION RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADE FOR CERTAIN MODELS. VEHICLES WITH 3.3L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMPING SYMPTOM DURING ENGAGEMENT OF THE DAMPER CLUTCH (TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH), AND A BUCKI

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2013-03-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI

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2013-03-22 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI

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2010-02-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

KIA MOTORS: SOME VEHICLES WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMPING SYMPTOM DURING ENGAGEMENT OF THE DAMPER CLUTCH (TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH), AND A BUCKING SYMPTOM WHEN THE DAMPER CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. *PE UPDATED 8/16/10.

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2010-02-01 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

KIA MOTORS: SOME VEHICLES WITH A 3.8L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMPING SYMPTOM DURING ENGAGEMENT OF THE DAMPER CLUTCH (TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH), AND A BUCKING SYMPTOM WHEN THE DAMPER CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. *PE UPDATED 8/16/10.

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2008-05-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

2007-2008MY SORENTO (BL) TCM REPROGRAM. *NJ

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2010-09-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

KIA: PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO UPGRADE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON SOME VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE IDLE IRREGULARITY WITH BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED/DEPRESSED. *PE

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2010-09-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

KIA: PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO UPGRADE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON SOME VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE IDLE IRREGULARITY WITH BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED/DEPRESSED. *PE

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2009-05-01 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

KIA: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR THE NEW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY (LCC) WHEN CERTAIN ACCESSORIES ARE ADDED TO A COMPLETED VEHICLE PRI0

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2011-01-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

KIA: THERE MAY BE ERRATIC SHIFTING, SHIFT SHOCK, AND A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. THIS IS CAUSED BY A PROBLEM WITHIN THE TRANSFER MOTOR. *RM

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2008-08-28 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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2008-08-28 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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2008-08-28 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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