2017 KIA Sorento Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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

3 Recalls for 2017 KIA Sorento

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2018-12-19	ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak. Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC172.
2017-09-21	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	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. Remedy: 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.
2016-11-30	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| TRAILER HITCHES	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.” Remedy: 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.

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5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2017 KIA Sorento

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Date			Component
2023-07-18			transmission
2023-06-27			engine
2022-12-06			engine
2019-07-29			NULL
2019-07-09			NULL

207 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2017 KIA Sorento

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Date			Component
2021-05-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11415164
2021-04-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11414076
2021-04-06			ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 11406672
2021-04-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11406261
2021-04-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11405925
2021-03-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11403032
2021-03-16			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11403353
2021-03-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11403541
2021-03-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11403540
2021-03-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11404342
2021-03-26			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11405066
2021-03-06			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11399465
2021-03-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11399932
2021-03-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11398604
2021-02-25			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11397934
2021-02-25			ENGINE \| STEERING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11397865
2016-10-20			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10917574
2016-10-20			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10917569
2016-10-19			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10917367
2016-09-21			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10908489
2017-07-05			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11003183
2017-06-27			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11001726
2017-05-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10991253
2017-03-28			SEAT BELTS \| SEATS ODI Number: 10969106
2017-07-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11010576
2017-02-16			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10955039
2017-02-01			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10948873
2017-02-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 10948851
2017-01-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10948107
2017-01-17			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10945678
2017-01-26			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10947789
2021-01-20			STEERING ODI Number: 11389058
2021-01-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11388450
2021-01-12			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11387660
2021-01-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11389987
2021-01-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11388416
2021-01-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11387594
2020-12-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11385812
2020-12-31			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11385764
2021-01-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11387522
2020-12-29			STEERING ODI Number: 11385526
2020-12-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11382864
2020-12-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11384258
2020-12-08			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11378519
2017-01-08			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10940441
2020-11-08			STEERING \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11373726
2020-11-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11372520
2020-11-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11374616
2020-10-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11367015
2020-11-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11374578
2020-11-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11374335
2020-11-09			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11373832
2020-10-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11366774
2020-10-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11366729
2020-10-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11363737
2020-09-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11361392
2020-10-05			ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 11361814
2020-09-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11361232
2020-09-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH ODI Number: 11354387
2020-08-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11351492
2020-08-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11351260
2020-08-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11351002
2020-08-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11350436
2020-08-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11348882
2020-08-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11348667
2020-08-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11351061
2020-07-31			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11342576
2020-08-06			STEERING ODI Number: 11343696
2020-07-16			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11339795
2020-07-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11339895
2020-07-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 11337770
2020-06-25			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11330773
2020-06-25			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11330935
2020-06-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11329595
2020-06-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11326740
2020-05-29			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11326563
2020-05-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11323344
2020-04-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11322257
2020-04-30			STEERING ODI Number: 11322791
2020-04-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11320799
2020-04-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11321642
2020-04-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11321641
2020-04-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11321636
2020-04-14			STEERING ODI Number: 11321094
2020-04-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11321762
2020-04-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11320265
2020-03-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11317197
2020-03-06			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11316628
2020-03-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11316801
2020-02-21			STEERING ODI Number: 11310504
2020-02-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11311225
2020-03-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11316079
2020-02-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11307993
2020-02-13			STEERING ODI Number: 11308938
2020-02-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11309090
2020-02-04			STEERING ODI Number: 11307118
2020-01-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11302323
2020-01-23			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11301483
2020-01-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11300029
2020-01-21			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11300709
2020-01-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11297150
2020-01-09			STEERING ODI Number: 11298294
2019-12-30			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11292186
2019-12-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11290899
2019-12-27			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11291425
2019-12-28			STEERING ODI Number: 11291731
2019-12-27			ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 11291557
2019-12-10			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11288102
2019-12-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11288268
2019-12-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11286797
2019-12-08			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11287804
2019-11-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11281476
2019-11-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11278093
2019-10-25			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11270972
2019-08-12			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11243358
2019-07-31			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11240835
2019-07-29			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11240493
2019-08-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11241445
2019-07-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11232238
2019-07-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11234040
2019-10-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11268289
2019-09-25			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11257920
2019-09-23			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11257563
2019-09-05			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11253395
2019-09-12			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11255091
2019-04-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11204240
2019-05-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11206009
2019-04-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11203574
2019-04-23			STEERING ODI Number: 11203184
2019-07-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11229996
2019-07-09			SEATS ODI Number: 11230405
2019-07-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11230523
2019-06-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11221916
2019-06-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11223037
2019-06-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11222678
2019-06-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11219964
2019-01-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11172367
2019-01-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11172681
2019-01-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11172791
2019-01-11			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 11166464
2019-01-20			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11171063
2019-01-20			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11171045
2019-01-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11170499
2019-01-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11164414
2019-01-02			STEERING ODI Number: 11164486
2018-12-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11162826
2018-12-09			STEERING ODI Number: 11157110
2018-12-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11162142
2018-12-11			STEERING ODI Number: 11160766
2018-12-13			STEERING ODI Number: 11161244
2018-12-10			STEERING ODI Number: 11157233
2018-12-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11160729
2018-12-17			STEERING ODI Number: 11162078
2018-12-08			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11156992
2018-10-12			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11140024
2018-10-11			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL ODI Number: 11139745
2018-10-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11138993
2018-09-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11132008
2018-09-18			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11130223
2018-09-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11124354
2018-06-12			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11101439
2018-04-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11090815
2018-04-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11089020
2019-03-26			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11191588
2019-03-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11192138
2019-03-12			STEERING ODI Number: 11186205
2019-03-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11186630
2019-03-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11184165
2019-02-26			STEERING ODI Number: 11182485
2019-03-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11183452
2019-02-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11181452
2019-02-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11182712
2019-02-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11182175
2019-02-06			STEERING ODI Number: 11174883
2019-02-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11180022
2019-02-18			STEERING ODI Number: 11180957
2019-02-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11180524
2018-04-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11083517
2018-03-19			STEERING ODI Number: 11080299
2018-03-19			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11080096
2018-02-26			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11075088
2018-11-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11154503
2018-11-14			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11151469
2018-10-31			ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11144444
2018-10-16			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11140745
2018-07-31			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11115026
2018-07-31			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11114948
2018-07-12			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11110962
2018-06-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11103569
2018-02-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11066534
2018-01-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11064925
2018-01-15			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11062773
2018-01-03			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11058232
2017-12-28			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11057204
2017-12-26			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11056611
2017-12-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11056570
2017-11-27			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11048772
2017-11-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11044636
2017-10-30			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11041007
2017-11-03			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11043107
2017-10-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11034620
2017-10-24			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11039263
2017-10-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11033119
2017-10-17			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11034181
2017-08-16			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11015780
2020-02-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11308800
2019-03-12			STEERING ODI Number: 11186200

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0 Investigations for 2017 KIA Sorento

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component

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251 Service Alerts for 2017 KIA Sorento

Date	Description
2022-07-20	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRAILER HITCH ACCESSORY FUSE REQUIREMENT – This bulletin provides information regarding the trailer hitch accessory installation on some 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles. Note that the Kia trailer hitch accesso Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-20	210000 TRAILER HITCHES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRAILER HITCH ACCESSORY FUSE REQUIREMENT – This bulletin provides information regarding the trailer hitch accessory installation on some 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles. Note that the Kia trailer hitch accesso Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 2.4L GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC234) – This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 2.4L GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC234) – This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-14	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an auxiliary evaporative canister in your vehicle to ensure Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-14	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an auxiliary evaporative canister in your vehicle to ensure Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC234). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC234). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SC234_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SC234_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SC234_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SC234_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-12	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-06-23	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the marg Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP: INJECTOR HARNESS ROUTING FOR PI1802Y/Z AND PI1803Y/Z ENGINE REPLACEMENTS – This bulletin provides information to address a no-start or hard start with poor running condition after engine replacement under PI1802Y/Z or PI1803Y/Z. So Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM – This document is a Reimbursement Request form for 14-18 MY Sorento customers which was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matt Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the owner notification that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs that may be necessary to address an Oil Pressure Switch leak in 2014-2018 MY Sorent Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-06	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY026). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-06	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY026. Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-06	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY026. Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the repairs related to the O Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-30	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS – 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 pitstop pro Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-24	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MDPS WARNING LAMP DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION & SINGLE PARTS REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information regarding the diagnosis of Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), also known as Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-24	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MDPS WARNING LAMP DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION & SINGLE PARTS REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information regarding the diagnosis of Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), also known as Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-05	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-05	016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-05	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited War Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-05	016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited War Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-07	010000 STEERING WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM – This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extensi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-07	010000 STEERING WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to owners of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to the Motor Driven Power Stee Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-05	010000 STEERING WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY023). Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warra Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-05	010000 STEERING WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited War Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-05	010000 STEERING WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY023. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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 bu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin are Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-27	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: “FE” EMBLEM INSTALLATION (SA230) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the left margin area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-12	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP: ANDROID AUTO/UVO eSERVICES CONNECTIVITY ISSUES AFTER ANDROID 6.0 UPDATE – This article provides diagnostic information in regards to: ANDROID AUTO will not launch when a Samsung Android phone is connected to the vehicle. UVO eServ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PITSTOP: ANDROID AUTO/UVO eSERVICES CONNECTIVITY ISSUES AFTER ANDROID 6.0 UPDATE – This article provides diagnostic information in regards to: ANDROID AUTO will not launch when a Samsung Android phone is connected to the vehicle. UVO eServ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-05	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-29	350000 EQUIPMENT 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-29	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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. 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")
2021-09-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-03	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-03	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-13	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-13	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-13	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-04	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201) – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-19	160000 STRUCTURE TSB_BOD169_R2_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-19	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB_BOD169_R2_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 2.0L T-GDI AUXILIARY CANISTER KIT INSTALLATION (SC201) – This bulletin provides the procedure for the installation of an add-on auxiliary canister on some 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-21	350000 EQUIPMENT SC201_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SC201_QA: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC201). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-21	350000 EQUIPMENT SC201_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SC201_OWNR: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to customers that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative system performanc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SC201_DPSM: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canist Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SC201_DP: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to install an Auxiliary Canister Kit to improve evaporative syst Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-11	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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 bul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-29	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-10-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – 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")
2020-11-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin ar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-27	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: “FE” EMBLEM INSTALLATION (SA230) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the left margin area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-12	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: ANDROID AUTO/UVO eSERVICES CONNECTIVITY ISSUES AFTER ANDROID 6.0 UPDATE – This article provides diagnostic information in regards to: ANDROID AUTO will not launch when a Samsung Android phone is connected to the vehicle. UVO eServ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB_R7 – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – CLOSED – SUPERSEDED BY PI1802Y/Z. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PI1802W/X (Rev 6) – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Se Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE – This bulletin provides information on setting the “Service Interval Reminder” feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – TSB_PI1802_R2 – Knock Sensor Detection System – ECU Logic Improvement – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT – TSB_PI1802_R2 – Knock Sensor Detection System – ECU Logic Improvement – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-24	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly o Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev3) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-09	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z_Rev2) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP: UPDATED SPARK PLUG FOR 2.0T THETA-II – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the updated spark plug for vehicles listed below, equipped with 2.0T Theta-II engi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-12	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear view camera on some 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa) produced from SOP through July 9, 2020, due to distortion and/or blue screen c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear view camera on some 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa) produced from SOP through July 9, 2020, due to distortion and/or blue screen c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-12	284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear view camera on some 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa) produced from SOP through July 9, 2020, due to distortion and/or blue screen c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-24	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: – TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – CLOSED – SUPERSEDED BY PI1802YZ/1803YZ. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-04	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN : KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802_R11) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-09	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previou Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-10	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previous Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-15	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-07	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317B/C) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Opti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB – Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the En Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-07	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB – Product Improvement Campaign: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the En Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-14	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) Rev.9 – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detecti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-14	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB – PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) Rev.9 – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detecti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-17	062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-16	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – REV 10 – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-08	050000 PARKING BRAKE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSBCHA100): SERVICE ACTION: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKE (AEB) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA400) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) control unit on some 2016 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-08	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN – PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING – This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-30	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-05	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-05	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) – This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-10	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: UPDATED SPARK PLUG FOR 2.0T THETA-II – This Pitstop provides information regarding the updated spark plug for 2017-2018MY Sportage (QL) 2.0T and 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.0T vehicles, which may not yet be available in the Electro Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-16	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS CONTROL INOPERATIVE – This Pitstop provides information on the repair procedure for an inoperative mirror glass on the outside door mirrors for 2016-2019MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa) vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-16	135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR PITSTOP: OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS CONTROL INOPERATIVE – This Pitstop provides information on the repair procedure for an inoperative mirror glass on the outside door mirrors for 2016-2019MY Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa) vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-05	010000 STEERING TSB: ECU UPGRADE – STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2012-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from Au Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-05	011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR TSB: ECU UPGRADE – STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2012-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from Au Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PI1802_OWNR2_SOR: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2015 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4L GDI engines and all 2016-2018 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-21	010000 STEERING TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-21	012000 STEERING:COLUMN TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-20	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS – This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-20	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS – This publication provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled “Knock Sensor Detection Syste Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled “Knock Sensor Detection Syste Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled “Knock Sensor Detection Syste Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-03	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 6, 01/31/2019) titled “Knock Sensor Detection Syste Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X)- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-04	162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR TSB: DRIVER?S DOOR MODULE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Driver?s Door Module (DDM) on some 2017-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from April 4, 2016 through August 23, 2017, which Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-15	010000 STEERING TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2011-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from Aug Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-15	130000 VISIBILITY PITSTOP: BLOCKED WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WASHER HEATERS – This Pitstop provides information regarding blocked windshield wiper nozzles on some 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa) and 2017MY~ Sportage (QL) vehicles equipped wit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-15	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER PITSTOP: BLOCKED WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WASHER HEATERS – This Pitstop provides information regarding blocked windshield wiper nozzles on some 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa) and 2017MY~ Sportage (QL) vehicles equipped wit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2016-2018 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (?GDI?) and 2.0L Turboc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-12-20	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-12-12	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – This TSB has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-12-20	010000 STEERING TSB – ECU UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT -This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2011-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from Au Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-18	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-04	010000 STEERING TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electroni Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-18	010000 STEERING TSB: ECU UPGRADE ? STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2011-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from Au Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING RECENT KIA MEDIA REPORTS, January 25, 2019 Update – Dear Kia Retailer, At Kia, safety is a top priority and we wrote to you last August and again last October to provide you with updates regarding news reports about non-collision fires in K Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-16	010000 STEERING TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU – This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounte Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-16	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: REPLACEMENT OF C-MDPS MOTOR AND/OR ECU – This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor and/or Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on the listed Kia models with a column mounte Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-22	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-22	350000 EQUIPMENT 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-25	100000 POWER TRAIN 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-25	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-25	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-25	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-16	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-07	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-17	160000 STRUCTURE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-03	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-03	160000 STRUCTURE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-12	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 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 ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-12	113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY 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 ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-12	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 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 ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-16	106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-20	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-29	175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-29	280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-02	010000 STEERING 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-02	016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-02	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	266000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	266000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-06	275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-02	116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-16	103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT 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), Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-16	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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), Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-16	116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH 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), Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-16	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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), Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-15	200000 WHEELS 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-15	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER TSB – TRA072/SA317 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA072A/SA317A Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-21	021540 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-06	132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-06	162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-07	162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-10-16	072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-07-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-20	354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-08	354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-14	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-27	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-14	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-26	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-27	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-27	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-27	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-28	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-28	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-28	171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-28	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-05-15	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-05-15	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-05-01	130000 VISIBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-05-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-21	130000 VISIBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-21	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-11	171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-21	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-21	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-04	270000 LANE DEPARTURE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 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) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-04-13	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 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, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-08	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-08	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-06	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-06	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-20	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-10	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-10	185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-15	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-15	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-27	160000 STRUCTURE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-23	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-23	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-19	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-19	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-19	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-19	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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