2009 Kia Borrego Technical Service Bulletins

22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Kia Borrego. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10201529Sep 13, 2021Exterior lighting, Body and 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 bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly.
• 10194555May 7, 2021Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb_tra027_closed: technical service bulletin closed
• 10194506May 7, 2021Electrical system, Body and structure. Tsb_bod041_clsd: technical service bulletin closed
• 10133170Mar 2, 2018Engine 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.
• 10126423Nov 20, 2017Electrical system. TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
• 10109812Jan 18, 2017Equipment. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking…
• 10109777Nov 4, 2016Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
• 10183431Apr 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones.
• 10089083Sep 23, 2015Engine. "pitstop: egr/vvt readiness monitor drive cycle - on some borrego (hm) vehicles, you may be unable to complete egr readiness monitors, this condition may be caused by a recent battery replacement and/or resetting of the ecu memory."
• 10116821Aug 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the Direct Exchange Program (see Parts Bulletin 91-961-0005).
• 10089354Aug 12, 2015Electrical system. Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the direct exchange program.
• 10092102Mar 19, 2015Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Pitstop: stop lamp switch identification matrix (sc098) - kma has received a number of incorrect warranty return parts related to campaign sc098 and has determined that at times dealer staff may have difficulty in quickly and easily identifying the correct switches while ordering parts, preparing to perform the stop lamp replacement or while preparing to return replaced switches to kma (in case of an existing…
• 10091489Dec 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. Refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair procedures/ inspection and adjustment section for the correct atf check/fill procedures.
• 10037529Mar 7, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: warning light is one with symptoms such as: shifter gets stuck in park, third gear holds while driving, and internal trouble codes stored. 2009 borego.
• 10034636Jul 1, 2010Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: pcm upgrade p0110, p0111, p0116 and p1618b. Provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s).
• 10034231Mar 1, 2010Air bags. Kia: caution during airbag control unit servicing. Describes precautions necessary during airbag control unit (acu) related diagnosis/repair/replacement to prevent accidental airbag deployment during servicing. As an added safety feature, a rollover sensor has been incorporated into the acus.
• 10033810Mar 1, 2010Seats. Kia: customer satisfaction program-2nd and 3rd row seat back b0ard replacement. On some vehicles, the hard back rear seat back boards may be scratched or scarred. Replace original 2nd and 3rd rear seat back boards with new cloth covered back boards that are supplied in rear seat back board kit.
• 10033484Dec 1, 2009Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: service action: tcm upgrade-shift delay and shift quality enhancements (sa 016). Information related to tcm software upgrade of some 2009 vehicles with 3.8l engines produced from job #1 to january 15, 2009.
• 10030365May 1, 2009Engine cooling. Kia motors: relating to oil control valve (ocv) used in constant variable valve timing (cvvt). If at any time ocv is suspected as a cause of rough idling, poor accelertion, camshaft timing misalignment related trouble codes, misfire related trouble codes etc., on the vehicle equipped with the cvvt system, be sure to perform the ocv inspection procedure below before replacement. No model years specified.
• 10030290May 1, 2009Equipment. Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. Providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) when certain accessories are added to a completed vehicle pri0r to first retail sale.
• 10028269Dec 1, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Kia: ecm upgrade, mil on w/dtc p2135. Information related to ecm software upgrade of borrego vehicles which experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated w/electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc, p2135.
• 10028347Nov 1, 2008Body and structure. Kia: vehicles may experience an intermittent or non-functional rear tailgate actuator assembly. To correct condition, rear tailgate actuator assembly gear and exterior cover have been redesigned.

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