2016 Kia Sedona Technical Service Bulletins

112 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10199162Jul 9, 2021Steering, Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension program launch.
• 10199161Jul 9, 2021Steering, Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the notification to owners of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
• 10199052Jul 7, 2021Electrical system, Steering. WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY022).
• 10199051Jul 7, 2021Steering, Electrical system. 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 WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, starting from the date the…
• 10199050Jul 7, 2021Electrical system, Steering. WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals of the warranty extension program for WTY022. Kia America, Inc., is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the multi-function switch assembly for all 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
• 10189301Mar 16, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) OPERATION INSPECTION AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of certain Power Sliding Door (PSD) system parts associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY019) on some 2015-2017MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 21, 2014 through April 4, 2017. The power sliding door may not completely latch upon closing in auto-mode.
• 10189300Mar 5, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension program launch.
• 10189298Mar 5, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - Kia Motors America, Inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. In order to maintain these standards, Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners of 2015-2017 MY Sedona vehicles equipped with Power Sliding Doors, for Power Sliding Door difficulty latching issues from 5-years/ 60,000-miles to…
• 10189299Mar 3, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY019).
• 10189297Mar 3, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the warranty coverage, to all owners of 2015-2017 MY Sedona vehicles equipped with Power Sliding Doors, for Power Sliding Door difficulty latching issues from 5-years/60,000-miles to 15-years/unlimited-miles starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. The power sliding door may not completely latch…
• 10189296Mar 3, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the warranty coverage, to all owners of 2015-2017 MY Sedona vehicles equipped with Power Sliding Doors, for Power Sliding Door difficulty latching issues from 5-years/60,000-miles to 15-years/unlimited-miles starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. The power sliding door may not completely latch upon closing.
• 10182529Oct 7, 2020Electrical 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 environment conditions (such as sunlight glare, heavy rain, sunlight, snow, fog and/or substance/debris) causing a temporary concern. This stops operation causing Warning Lamp ON…
• 10182000Oct 2, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCK RELEASE ACTUATOR AND/OR MANUAL LOCK/UNLOCK ACTUATOR - This bulletin provides the repair procedure to replace the sliding door lock/unlock release actuator on manual and power sliding doors on some 2015 - 2021MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 24, 2014~ to present, which may exhibit an inoperative door lock/unlock actuator.
• 10179255Aug 25, 2020Equipment, Brakes. 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.
• 10177751Jul 27, 2020Engine 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 informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
• 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…
• 10170778Jan 21, 2020Exterior lighting. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibit a bulb connector concern. To correct this concern, replace the connector with a new and improved part.
• 10169700Dec 4, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCT ACTUATOR ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) actuator rod lengths using the applicable SST on some 2016MY~ vehicles equipped with 6 speed DCT (D6KF1) or 7 speed DCT (D7UF1) in order to prevent unnecessary replacement of both the DCT clutch actuator and clutch set together.
• 10152915Jan 18, 2019Fuel system. TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. In these engines highly pressurized gasoline is injected via a common fuel rail and injectors that deliver fuel directly into the combustion…
• 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.
• 10130104Feb 16, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. 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 transmission.
• 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.
• 10119121Sep 7, 2017Equipment. TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - REVISED - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.
• 10116101Jun 27, 2017Electrical system. PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.
• 10116113Jun 23, 2017Equipment. TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT (SA267) - This bulletin provides information about the A/C discharge hose replacement on certain 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from March 1, 2015 through March 29, 2016, which may exhibit a refrigerant leak due to poor heat resistance at the swaging spot of the A/C discharge hose. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service…
• 10116111Jun 14, 2017Body and structure. TSB: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) DRIVE UNIT REPLACEMENT (SA271) - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the power sliding door (PSD) drive unit on some 2015-2017MY Sedona (YP) vehicles, which were produced between July 21, 2014 and January 12, 2017, and may experience a stick-slip noise generated between the rotor and the friction plate of the PSD motor while the…
• 10109863May 16, 2017Equipment. TSB: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT (SA267) - This bulletin provides information about the A/C discharge hose replacement on certain 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from March 1, 2015 through March 29, 2016, which may exhibit a refrigerant leak due to poor heat resistance at the swaging spot of the A/C discharge hose. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action…
• 10109858May 1, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. The HVAC control head in these vehicles monitors ambient temperature to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging.
• 10109836Apr 17, 2017Equipment. TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (QF/TF) vehicles to address ?Incoming ring volume too loud? complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve…
• 10109821Mar 24, 2017Body and structure. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) INSPECTION AND/OR REPAIR (SA210) - 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 the procedure to inspect and/or repair the power sliding doors (PSD) of some 2015~2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles, produced from January 6, 2015 through July 6…
• 10109855Mar 21, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging.
• 10109826Mar 8, 2017Electrical system. TSB: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, SOFWARE UPGRADE AND MILEAGE SETTING - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015MY~ Sedona (YP), 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY~ Forte (YD, YDm) vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
• 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…
• 10116815Dec 21, 2016Seats, Equipment. TSB: SERVICE ACTION - 2ND ROW STAND-UP SEAT LEVER MOUNTING BOLT REPLACEMENT (SA258) - This TSB provides information about how to replace the stand-up seat lever mounting bolt for the 2nd row seats on Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 21, 2014 through September 28, 2016.
• 10088781Nov 20, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Service action: power sliding door (psd) inspection and/or repair (sa210) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or repair the power sliding doors (psd) of some 2015~2016my sedona (yp) vehicles, produced from january 6, 2015 through july 6, 2015, which may exhibit an inoperative power sliding door(s). To correct and/or prevent this condition, kia is requesting the completion of this service action on…
• 10109781Nov 15, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is…
• 10109775Nov 9, 2016Engine cooling. TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
• 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…
• 10090966Sep 1, 2016Lane departure, Equipment, Electrical system. Pitstop: recalibration of blind spot detection after collision repairs - this pitstop provides information relating to some vehicles equipped with blind spot detection (bsd), which may exhibit a “check bsd system” message with dtcs: c270254 and c270354: c270254: control module master missing calibration / c270354: control module slave missing calibration
• 10089401Jul 20, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Tsb: android auto™/apple carplay™ software download - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading avn 4.0 and uvo 3.0 audio system software to include android auto and apple carplay software.
• 10089312Jun 8, 2016Electrical system. Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl) 2015~2016my sedona (yp), and 2014-2015(my) optima (qt/tf) vehicles to address “incoming ring volume too loud” complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iphone).
• 10079901Apr 21, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to address “incoming ring volume too loud” complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iphone). Additionally, in 2014my vehicles the upgrade will also improve bluetooth connectivity and…
• 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.
• 10089480Feb 19, 2016Engine, Steering. Owner notification letter (sc127) - dear kia sedona owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to install a bracket in certain 2015-2016 my sedona vehicles to maintain an appropriate clearance between the power steering hose and the exhaust manifold.
• 10089481Feb 16, 2016Engine, Steering. Questions and answers (sc127) - 2015-2016 my kia sedona l, lx, and ex vehicles power steering hose voluntary service campaign q & a
• 10089479Feb 16, 2016Steering, Engine. Dealer parts and service manager memo (sc127) - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to install a bracket in certain 2015 -2016 my sedona l, lx, and ex vehicles, manufactured from june 16, 2014 through december 7, 2015. The insulation for the power steering hose may become worn as a result of vibration contact with the exhaust manifold.
• 10089478Feb 16, 2016Engine, Steering. Dealer principal memo (sc127) - kia motors america, inc. Will be conducting a voluntary service campaign to install a bracket in certain 2015 and 2016 my sedona l, lx, and ex vehicles, manufactured from june 17, 2014 through december 7, 2015. In some 2015 and 2016 my sedona l, lx, and ex vehicles, the insulation for the power steering hose may become worn as a result of vibration contact with the exhaust manifold.
• 10080021Feb 16, 2016Steering. Power steering hose — bracket installation (sc127) - this bulletin provides the procedure for installation of a bracket to hold the power steering hose in 2015 and 2016my sedona (yp) l, lx and ex vehicles, produced from june 17, 2014 through december 7, 2015. The insulation for the power steering hose may become worn as a result of vibration contact with the exhaust manifold.
• 10080040Feb 12, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh upshift after performing tsb tra 058/sa208 - kma has recently identified an increase in techline cases with a complaint related to “a/t up-shifting hard” in most gears. Further investigation has revealed that most of these occurred after performing tsb tra 058 / sa208 using manual mode and possibly having, inadvertently, entered an incorrect pcm/tcm part number. In some cases, transaxles have already been…

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