2006 Kia Sedona Technical Service Bulletins

40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Kia Sedona. 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, 2021Body and structure, 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 bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly.
• 10195109May 7, 2021Electrical system. Tsb_bod051_closed: technical service bulletin closed
• 10177599Jun 3, 2020Engine cooling. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
• 10177598Jun 3, 2020Engine cooling. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
• 10174520Apr 24, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. 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 requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific…
• 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.
• 10116109Jun 14, 2017Body and structure. TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the front door window/door frame area, at highway speeds, and/or glass run channel deformation caused by improper sealing of the front windows. To correct this concern, follow the procedure outlined in this…
• 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.?
• 10090945Sep 30, 2016Equipment. Pitstop: hvac receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a hvac system concern in which metal particles or shards have contaminated the system, the desiccant or the entire a/c receiver/dryer assembly may need to be replaced. This is due to the fact that it may be impossible to remove all metal contaminants from the receiver/dryer during the a/c flushing procedure. Refer to the included table for…
• 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.
• 10109735Aug 4, 2014Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT (SA167) - This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the front door window/door frame area, at highway speeds, and/or glass run channel deformation caused by improper sealing of the front windows.
• 10060135Aug 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109669Jun 30, 2014Seats, Equipment. PITSTOP: SECOND ROW SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM INOPERATIVE - When diagnosing a concern relating to a difficult to release or inoperative second row seat tumble feature, review this Article for instructions.
• 10055487Jun 3, 2014Other or unknown. Application of preventative anti corrosion material rear lower control arm and suspension. 06/03/2014
• 10072333Jan 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10055432Dec 1, 2013Suspension. Kia: on some vehicles, to prevent corrosion on suspension cross member and rear lower control arm, procedure information provided on application of anti corrosion material. Model 2006-2012 sedona.
• 10055372Dec 1, 2013Equipment. Kia: procedure information regarding the front heater pipe assembly needing replacing due possible corrosion forming on heater pipe, preventing heater pipe to fail and not operate correctly. Model 2006-2010 sedona.
• 10055339Dec 1, 2013Suspension. Kia: revised procedure on applying additional anti corrosion material to suspension cross member and rear lower control arms, on some vehicles. Model 2006-2012 sedona.
• 10109710Nov 8, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. TSB: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT -This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 to May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the sides of the windshield, at highway speeds, and/or glass run channel deformation caused by improper sealing of the front windows.
• 10090713Mar 22, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. 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.
• 10090609Jan 30, 2013Electrical system. Pitstop: audible tone from back-up assist always on - if you encounter a customer complaint relating to the audible tone from the back-up assist feature remaining on at all times, inspect the sensors in the rear bumper for possible collision damage causing a short in the sensor. Also, make sure to check the harnesses feeding the sensors for continuity to ground.
• 10044140Mar 1, 2012Suspension. Kia: front coil spring replacement. Owners of some vehicles currently registered in the 21 states which are known to use heavy amounts of road salt are being notified to schedule an appointment with the nearest kia dealer to have both front springs replaced with improved ones.
• 10037416Nov 1, 2010Latches, locks and linkages. Kia: the sliding door latches can stick from debris if improperly maintained.
• 10034637Jul 1, 2010Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s).
• 10033972Jun 1, 2010Suspension. Kia: rear coil spring lower tube replacement. Some vehicles may exhibit noise from rear suspension coil springs when traveling on a rough road or when cornering.
• 10033464Nov 1, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. Information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc p2135 or p0638 or p2a00 or p2a03.
• 10031947Sep 1, 2009Body and structure, Electrical system. Kia: power sliding door remoe controller motor replacement. On some vehicles, a power sliding door (psd) may not open when using an overhead console switch, b pillar switch or remote control button.
• 10030292Apr 22, 2009Electrical system. Kia: on some vehicles with 2.7l engines, the ecm software and tp sensor upgrade may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc p2135 or p0638 or p2a00 or p2a03.
• 10027725Feb 1, 2009Body and structure. Kia: power sliding door (psd) control module replacement. The power sliding door (psd) may exhibit a condition where a psd reopens approx. 6 inches from the latch area while closing. Some models 2006 & 2007 *pe updated 5/22/09.
• 10026726Aug 28, 2008Brakes, Exterior lighting. Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models.
• 10025151May 1, 2008Engine cooling. Some customers of 2006-2007 sedona (vq), 2007 amanti (gh), or 2007 sorento (bl) may experience a concern of a check engine light (mil) being on. 02 sensor (ho2s) codes.
• 10023620Nov 1, 2007Brakes. Sedona (vq) abs/esc warning lamp on - poor grounds.
• 10022961Sep 1, 2007Engine cooling. Sedona (vq) intermittent no-crank condition.
• 10021664Apr 1, 2007Engine cooling. Lambda engine noises.
• 10021561Jan 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn.
• 10020650Sep 1, 2006Body and structure. Power tailgate (ptg) pinch strip replacement.
• 10020652Aug 1, 2006Electrical system. Sliding door cables replacement. Consumer may complain that the driver and passenger side sliding door handles are sticking and not returning to there proper positions.
• 10020651Aug 1, 2006Electrical system. Power sliding doors with switch. Consumers may complain of the button sticking while depressed in higher temperatures.

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