2018 KIA Sorento

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

4 Recalls for 2018 KIA Sorento

Recall Date Component Summary
1970-01-01 TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Remedy:

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC249.

1970-01-01 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.

Remedy:

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC167.

2018-09-21 STEERING:COLUMN | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.

Remedy:

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC167.

2017-12-08 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Remedy:

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC159.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2018 KIA Sorento

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Date Component  
2022-08-16 lights (exterior & interior)

200 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2018 KIA Sorento

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Date Component  
2020-11-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11376422
2020-11-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 11376722
2020-12-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11378575
2021-01-03 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11386286
2021-01-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
ODI Number: 11388962
2021-02-23 AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11397573
2021-06-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11422421
2021-08-03 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11427615
2021-09-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11432621
2021-09-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11432551
2021-11-04 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11439410
2021-11-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11441981
2021-12-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11444581
2021-12-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11445224
2022-01-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11446439
2022-01-28 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11449248
2022-02-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 11449869
2022-02-08 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11450984
2022-02-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11451545
2022-02-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11452650
2022-03-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11458130
2022-04-16 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11461015
2022-05-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11465074
2022-05-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11464935
2022-05-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11465906
2022-06-13 STEERING
ODI Number: 11468998
2022-06-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11469687
2022-07-07 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11472673
2022-07-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11476755
2022-08-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11477551
2022-08-09 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11478309
2022-08-26 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11481472
2022-08-31 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11482132
2022-09-10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11483848
2022-09-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11484539
2022-09-16 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11484884
2022-09-22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11485950
2022-09-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11487323
2022-10-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11488149
2022-10-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11488560
2022-10-19 STEERING
ODI Number: 11489903
2022-10-22 STEERING
ODI Number: 11490408
2022-11-03 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11492086
2022-11-12 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11493322
2022-11-23 STEERING
ODI Number: 11494729
2022-11-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11495255
2022-12-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11496584
2022-12-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11498708
2022-12-29 FIRERELATED
ODI Number: 11499324
2023-01-09 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11500921
2023-01-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11502042
2023-01-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11502695
2023-02-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11508449
2023-02-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11508795
2023-02-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11509414
2023-03-09 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11511010
2023-03-13 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11511650
2023-03-27 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11514018
2023-03-30 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11514583
2023-04-02 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11515033
2023-04-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11515484
2023-04-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11517733
2023-04-21 STEERING
ODI Number: 11518194
2023-04-24 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11518628
2023-05-02 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11520026
2023-05-04 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11520457
2023-05-10 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11521354
2023-06-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11525144
2023-06-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11526940
2023-07-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11531953
2023-07-25 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11534406
2023-07-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11534528
2023-08-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11536191
2023-08-07 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11537023
2023-08-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11539746
2023-08-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11540830
2023-09-05 STEERING
ODI Number: 11542579
2023-09-20 STEERING
ODI Number: 11545609
2023-09-27 ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11546873
2023-10-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11547688
2023-10-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11548191
2023-10-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11548128
2023-10-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11548939
2023-10-22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11551254
2023-10-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11551295
2023-11-13 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11554819
2023-11-15 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11555258
2023-11-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11556118
2023-12-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11558238
2023-12-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11559547
2024-01-10 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11564568
2024-01-22 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11566894
2024-01-29 STEERING
ODI Number: 11568620
2024-02-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11570707
2024-02-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11571128
2024-02-09 VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11571009
2024-02-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11572974
2024-02-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11574344
2024-02-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11574724
2024-03-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11575670
2024-03-05 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11575652
2024-03-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11577535
2024-04-04 STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11581146
2024-04-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11581475
2024-04-09 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11582032
2024-04-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11584707
2024-04-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11585832
2024-05-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11588699
2024-05-24 TRAILER HITCHES
ODI Number: 11590594
2024-06-11 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11593729
2024-06-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11594996
2024-06-19 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11595359
2024-06-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11596299
2024-06-30 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11597784
2024-07-09 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11600564
2024-08-08 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11607391
2024-08-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11607486
2024-08-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11608191
2024-08-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11608466
2024-08-27 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11611155
2024-08-29 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11611641
2024-08-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11611901
2024-09-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11612967
2024-09-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11616520
2024-10-05 POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11618281
2024-10-06 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11618337
2024-10-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11619194
2024-10-12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11619451
2024-10-31 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11622896
2024-11-01 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11623091
2024-11-07 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11624067
2024-11-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11624501
2024-11-22 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11626884
2024-11-26 STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11627567
2024-11-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11627742
2024-12-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11629332
2024-12-07 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11629393
2024-12-09 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11629756
2024-12-26 POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11632372
2025-01-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11633867
2025-02-11 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11641992
2025-02-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11642434
2025-02-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11642782
2025-02-16 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11643019
2025-02-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11644577
2025-03-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11646704
2025-04-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11652546
2020-11-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11376422
2021-02-23 AIR BAGS | STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11397573
2021-02-03 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11394557
2021-01-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SEATS
ODI Number: 11388962
2021-01-03 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11386286
2020-12-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11378575
2020-11-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11375594
2020-11-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 11376722
2020-11-23 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11375886
2020-11-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11375967
2020-11-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11372716
2020-10-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11363855
2020-10-20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11365478
2020-10-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11363468
2020-10-08 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11363457
2020-07-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11341934
2020-07-20 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 11340447
2020-07-13 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11338997
2020-07-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11337949
2020-06-05 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11327403
2020-05-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11324235
2020-05-03 STEERING
ODI Number: 11323128
2020-03-16 STEERING
ODI Number: 11318207
2020-01-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 11296732
2019-12-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11292183
2019-10-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11270532
2019-08-19 STEERING
ODI Number: 11245129
2019-08-26 ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11246317
2019-08-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11246461
2019-08-26 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11246592
2019-08-06 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11241946
2019-07-16 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11232320
2019-01-22 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11171371
2018-12-07 STEERING
ODI Number: 11156920
2018-12-21 STEERING
ODI Number: 11162897
2018-12-13 STEERING
ODI Number: 11161228
2018-10-09 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11139173
2018-05-09 POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11092757
2019-03-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11191983
2019-02-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11183089
2019-02-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11175791
2019-02-18 STEERING
ODI Number: 11180911
2019-02-18 ENGINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 11180896
2018-03-14 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11079133
2018-02-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11072858
2018-11-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11150708
2018-11-20 ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11152866
2018-10-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11140494
2018-06-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 11102667
2017-12-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11055415
2020-08-02 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11342800
2019-05-08 STEERING
ODI Number: 11206200
2019-02-05 STEERING
ODI Number: 11174500
Is the government investigating the safety of your vehicle? Find out here.

1 Investigations for 2018 KIA Sorento

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2022-09-12 2023-12-12 ENGINE
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

201 Service Alerts for 2018 KIA Sorento

Date Description
2025-02-28 ENGINE

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

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2025-01-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR (SC330) – This bulletin provides information to repair the multi-function switch knob on certain 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles manufactured from Octob

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2025-01-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR (SC330) – This bulletin provides information to repair the multi-function switch knob on certain 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles manufactured from Octob

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

2025-01-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC330) – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC330.

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2025-01-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC330) – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC330.

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2025-02-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC330) – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-function switch knob with improved parts on certain 2016-2018 MY

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2025-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC330) – This document is the owner notification advising that Kia conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-function switch knob with improved parts on certain 2016-2018 MY

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2025-01-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC330) – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-functio

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2025-01-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC330) – This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-functio

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2025-01-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC330) – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-function switch knob with improved par

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2025-01-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC330) – This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the multi-function switch knob with improved par

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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2022-07-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SC234_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER

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2022-07-12 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SC234_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER

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2022-07-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SC234_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD

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2022-07-12 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SC234_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2021-11-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both outside rear combination lamp harnesses on some 2018-2019MY Sorento (UMA) vehicles, produced from January 2

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2021-11-16 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both outside rear combination lamp harnesses on some 2018-2019MY Sorento (UMA) vehicles, produced from January 2

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2021-11-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both outside rear combination lamp harnesses on some 2018-2019MY Sorento (UMA) vehicles, produced from January 2

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2021-11-16 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both outside rear combination lamp harnesses on some 2018-2019MY Sorento (UMA) vehicles, produced from January 2

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2021-10-06 010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibi

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2021-04-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

SC201_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER

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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).

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2021-04-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

SC201_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2019-04-16 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) – 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

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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

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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.

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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.

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2019-07-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting â¿¿in use performance tracking⿝ emi

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 (

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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")

2019-01-04 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

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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")

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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2018-06-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE STAR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY S

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2018-06-12 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE STAR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY S

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2018-04-12 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: SORENTO (UMa) 3.3L – PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (SA345) -= This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the engine assembly on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 3.3L AWD (262 vehicles affected), produced from January 29, 2018

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2018-04-17 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

TSB – DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions da

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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

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2018-03-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE START LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY

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2018-03-21 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) – This bulletin has been CLOSED and superceded by TSB-ENG177C R3.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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2018-03-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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2017-11-21 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.0t & 3.3l SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 thr

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2017-11-21 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.0t & 3.3l SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 thr

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2017-11-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10

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

2017-11-16 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315A) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 through July 10

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2017-11-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) – CLOSED – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19,

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2017-11-16 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) – CLOSED – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19,

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2017-11-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE START LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through

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2017-11-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE START LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through

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2017-11-22 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2

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2017-11-15 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316) – CLOSED – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima

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2018-01-31 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2

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2018-01-31 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2

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2018-01-31 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316B) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2

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2018-01-23 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

TSB – DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18) – This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in

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2018-01-31 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE START LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through

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2017-12-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L ENGINE START LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316C) REV 1 – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) 2.4L vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 t

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2017-12-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP – KEY FOB AND BATTERY VIN LABELS – To assist in improving product quality and warranty claims, key fobs/smart keys and the vehicle battery now have labels (A) containing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). These labels have bee

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2017-10-24 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.0T & 3.3L SHIFT QUALITY LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA315) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2.0T, produced from April 19, 2017 thro

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2017-10-24 100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: 2.4L SHIFT QUALITY & WAKE-UP LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA316) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2018MY Optima (JFa) 2

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2017-10-17 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TSB – SERVICE ACTION: SORENTO (UMA) HEADREST HANG TAG REPLACEMENT (SA314) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front headrest hang tag on some 2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from March 31, 2017 through September 22

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