PS284
NHTSA communication ID: 10060257
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060257 at NHTSAThe manufacturer’s record · Page 3 of 3
2012 Kia SORENTO
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–233 of 233, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jun 1, 2011–Dec 1, 2013.
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TSB-ENG133R2
NHTSA communication ID: 10109712
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0638 AND ETC MOTOR CLEANING (SA153) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2011-2013MY Sorento 3.5L MPI vehicles, produced from October 25, 2009 through January 31, 2013, and 2011, 2012 & 2014MY Sedona 3.5L MPI vehicles, produced from March 03, 2010 through July 12, 2013, which may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0638.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10109712 at NHTSATSB-133
NHTSA communication ID: 10053737
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
KIA: INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATING WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM WHICH NEEDS TO HAVE SOFTWARE UPGRADED TO CORRECT OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION. MODELS 2011-2013 SORENTO, 2011-2012 AND 2014 SEDONA. *PE UPDATED 2/25/14. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE.
Source record 10053737 at NHTSATT037
NHTSA communication ID: 10060668
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10060668 at NHTSATT016
NHTSA communication ID: 10060652
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10060652 at NHTSATSB-BOD099R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10109709
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TSB: SORENTO FUEL FILLER DOOR OPERATION UPGRADE - This bulletin provides information related to some Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 15, 2009 to September 29, 2011, which may exhibit a hard to open fuel filler door.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.
Source record 10109709 at NHTSATSB-ENG139R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10109701
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TSB: VCMA DIAGNOSIS - MIL ON WITH DTC P200A - This bulletin provides information for some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L MPI engine, which may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P200A,
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10109701 at NHTSATSB-FUE026
NHTSA communication ID: 10109702
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TSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10109702 at NHTSATSB-026
NHTSA communication ID: 10054197
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KIA: A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM AND TO CORRECT CONCERN, HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, FUEL DELIVERY PIPE AND MOUNTING BOLTS WOULD BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2011-2014 OPTIMA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO, CADENZA. *PE
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Source record 10054197 at NHTSATSB-139
NHTSA communication ID: 10053711
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
KIA: AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED, WOULD HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), CAUSED BY AN INOPERATIVE VCM ACTUATOR, ON SOME VEHICLES, OR AN INOPERATIVE VALVE LINKAGE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY. MODELS 2011-2013 SORENTO. *PE
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10053711 at NHTSATSBBOD102
NHTSA communication ID: 10090623
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TSB: SEAT BACK COVER REMOVAL PROCEDURE - THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK COVERS ON OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XMA).
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10090623 at NHTSATSBBOD093R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10090814
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TSB: SECOND ROW SEAT INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO RELEASE - REVISED - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO SOME 2011-2013MY SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2009 TO NOVEMBER 5, 2012, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN RELATED TO THE SECOND ROW SEATS BEING INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO RELEASE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10090814 at NHTSATSBBOD099
NHTSA communication ID: 10090482
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: SORENTO FUEL FILLER DOOR OPERATION UPGRADE (SA146) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO SOME SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2011, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO OPEN FUEL FILLER DOOR.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10090482 at NHTSA099
NHTSA communication ID: 10060300
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10060300 at NHTSATSB-129
NHTSA communication ID: 10052608
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
KIA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. THE ETC ACTUATOR MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JS
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10052608 at NHTSATSBFUE023
NHTSA communication ID: 10090429
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TSB: ECM UPGRADE - CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION/BALANCE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2012-2013 MY SORENTO(XM) AND 2012 MY SEDONA(VQ) VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED (MIL) WITH THE ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) SYSTEM-RELATED CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION/BALANCE DTC(S), (P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Source record 10090429 at NHTSATSBTRA049
NHTSA communication ID: 10090431
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10090431 at NHTSATSBELE051R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10090437
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SERVICE ACTION: DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR REFLASH PROCEDURE (SA143A) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME SORENTO (XM) VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JANUARY 28, 2010 TO MAY 16, 2011, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERABLE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. REVISED.
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10090437 at NHTSAPS269
NHTSA communication ID: 10090425
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PITSTOP: GRINDING OR CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING A POTENTIAL GRINDING OR CREAKING NOISE HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL QUICKLY AT SLOW SPEEDS, ON SOME 2011 - 2013MY SORENTO (XMA), PRODUCED PRIOR TO AUGUST 28, 2012. THIS CONCERN MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION OF THE FRONT STRUT BEARING DUE TO WATER OR DEBRIS ENTRY AND IS MORE COMMONLY FOUND IN REGIONS WITH HIGHER SNOWFALL AND ROAD SALT USAGE.
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT.
Source record 10090425 at NHTSAPS271
NHTSA communication ID: 10060312
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060312 at NHTSAPS269
NHTSA communication ID: 10060255
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060255 at NHTSAPS-271
NHTSA communication ID: 10053707
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KIA: A REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE IS IN PLACE FOR VARIABLE CHARGE MOTION ACTUATOR (VCMA), ON SOME VEHICLES, THAT ARE EXPERIENCING ILLUMINATION MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND CONCERNS ABOUT DRIVABILITY. MODELS 2011-2013 SORENTO. *PE
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10053707 at NHTSATSBBOD095
NHTSA communication ID: 10090713
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TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WHEN THE WASHER FUNCTION IS USED. LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CAN BE CAUSED BY FOREIGN DEBRIS ON THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER AND PERFORM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR FLUSHING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Source record 10090713 at NHTSAPS162R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10090167
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PITSTOP: SORENTO (XM) WITH DTC CODES P0449 OR P2422 - SOME SORENTO (XM) VEHICLES MAY SET A DTC FLOW P0449 OR P2422 WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY SPIDER WEBS IN AND AROUND THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS VENT LINES CREATING THE SET DTC. TO REPAIR THIS CONDITION, INSPECT THE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY (LOCATED ON THE CCV) AND THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS VENT LINES FOR SPIDER WEBS OR DEBRIS BEFORE REPLACING ANY COMPONENTS. THE SPIDER WEBS NEEDS TO BE CLEARED FROM THE LINES WITH A PIPE CLEANER, WIRE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE RESTRICTED COMPONENT (BLOWING COMPRESSED AIR THROUGH THE LINES IS OFTEN INEFFECTIVE).
Source components: ENGINE · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Source record 10090167 at NHTSA093
NHTSA communication ID: 10060295
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060295 at NHTSA093
NHTSA communication ID: 10060131
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10060131 at NHTSATSBTRA047R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10090604
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TSB: AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY BY MODEL - THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY FOR KIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW FOR A DETAILED LIST OF VEHICLE MODELS. INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PARTS SUCH AS AXLE BOOTS, JOINTS AND HARDWARE FOR INNER JOINT ARE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR PARTS DEPARTMENT.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10090604 at NHTSAPS224R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10090599
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PITSTOP: VENTILATED SEAT OPERATION - SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH VENTILATED FRONT SEATS TO IMPROVE OCCUPANT COMFORT BY DRAWING INTERIOR VEHICLE AIR TEMPERATURE THROUGH THE SEATING SURFACES. THE CUSTOMER PERCEPTION MAY BE THAT THE SEAT IS AIR CONDITIONED AND THE SEAT IS NOT GETTING COLD ENOUGH HOWEVER THE ACTUAL DESIGN INTENT IS TO DRAW AMBIENT AIR THROUGH THE SEAT WITH A SEPARATE BLOWER MOTOR ATTACHED TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY.
Source components: SEATS.
Source record 10090599 at NHTSATSBTRA045R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10090582
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET INSTALLATION (SA126) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME SORENTO (XMA) VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2009 TO FEBRUARY 25, 2011 WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A NO-START CONDITION, UNEVEN ENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AND/OR P0705 STORED IN THE POWER-TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN, INSTALL THE INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET ON THE INHIBITOR SWITCH BY FOLLOWING THE SERVICE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED SORENTO VEHICLES. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10090582 at NHTSATSB-045(REV 1)
NHTSA communication ID: 10050640
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
KIA: INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLING AN INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET ON INHIBITOR SWITCH DUE TO AN UNEVEN ENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING GEARS OR A NO START CONDITION IN POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). MODELS 2011-2012 SORENTO. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10050640 at NHTSATSBELE038
NHTSA communication ID: 10090007
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TSB: INFORMATION FOR DEALER UVO UPGRADE / RETAIL CUSTOMER - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE RETAIL CUSTOMERS PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE KIA UVO (YOUR VOICE) SYSTEM. KIA UVO OWNERS HAVE THE OPTION TO DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE UPGRADES DIRECTLY FROM THE KIA.COM WEBSITE AND CAN PERFORM THE UPGRADE THEMSELVES OR HAVE THE DEALER PERFORM THE UPGRADE IN WHICH CASE ADDITIONAL LABOR CHARGES MAY APPLY. FOR CUSTOMERS WHO PERFORM THEIR OWN UPGRADE, KIA PROVIDES THE CUSTOMER WITH SOFTWARE AND UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE CUSTOMER OPTS TO HAVE THE DEALER PERFORM THE UPGRADE, THE UPGRADE PROCEDURE IS OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10090007 at NHTSAPS-211
NHTSA communication ID: 10044560
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
KIA: DUE TO DESIGN OF DRAIN HOLES IN VALLEY OF LAMBDA V6 ENGINES, A MISDIAGNOSE OF A POSSIBLE OIL LEAK SOURCE IN REAR MAIN SEAL OR OIL PAN, WHEN ACTUAL LEAKS COMING FROM ENGINE VALLEY,OIL FILTER HOUSING, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND/OR GASKETS. *PE
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10044560 at NHTSATSB-101
NHTSA communication ID: 10041078
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
KIA MOTORS: 2011-2012 SORENTO. MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. *RM
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10041078 at NHTSA