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2021 Kia SORENTO
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–105 of 105, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 6, 2020–Nov 23, 2020.

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Nov 23, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS656_R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10183316

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) WITH ULTRASONIC OPERATION - 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 provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with ultrasonic sensor feature designed to alert the driver, in the event that a rear passenger is remaining inside the vehicle.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10183316 at NHTSA
Nov 20, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS681

NHTSA communication ID: 10183324

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: SORENTO (MQ4A) ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2021MY Sorento (MQ4a) and Sorento Hybrid (MQ4 KH) vehicles.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · WHEELS.

Source record 10183324 at NHTSA
Nov 20, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS653_R2

NHTSA communication ID: 10183315

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF SYSTEM - 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. Some 2021MY Seltos (SP2), K5 (DL3A) and Sorento (MQ4a, MQ4 KH) models are equipped with a new Auto-Shut Off feature, which automatically shuts off the engine after a set time period. This feature will help reduce fuel consumption and prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10183315 at NHTSA
Oct 20, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS654_R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10181995

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: DOOR SPEAKER DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE - 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 provides diagnostic information to guide in diagnosis of suspected defective door speakers on some Kia vehicles.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10181995 at NHTSA
Oct 6, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS299_R4

NHTSA communication ID: 10181986

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - 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. When servicing windshield wipers on the below listed vehicles, including during PDI, ensure to raise the wiper arms to a vertical position to avoid damaging the paint on the rear edge of the hood.

Source components: VISIBILITY · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Source record 10181986 at NHTSA