2011 Kia Sorento Technical Service Bulletins

202 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Kia Sorento. 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.

• 10109722Jan 13, 2014Electrical system. TECH TIP: Finding the correct wiring diagram for reverse input into audio head unit - If this vehicle is equipped with Navigation, then see wiring diagram for ?Back-Up Lamps? and you will see the Back-Up input into the audio unit. Also verify the reverse lamps operate as one of your first checks.
• 10109721Jan 13, 2014Equipment. TECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure - Test the vehicle battery with the GR8. If the battery fails the test then it should be replaced and the VCMA relearn procedure should be performed with the GDS.
• 10060194Jan 13, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060193Jan 13, 2014Equipment, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060257Dec 1, 2013Equipment, Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109712Nov 27, 2013Electrical system. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0638 AND ETC MOTOR CLEANING (SA153) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2011-2013MY Sorento 3.5L MPI vehicles, produced from October 25, 2009 through January 31, 2013, and 2011, 2012 & 2014MY Sedona 3.5L MPI vehicles, produced from March 03, 2010 through July 12, 2013, which may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
• 10053737Nov 27, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Kia: information regarding vehicles experiencing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminating with electronic control module (ecm) system which needs to have software upgraded to correct or prevent this condition. Models 2011-2013 sorento, 2011-2012 and 2014 sedona. *pe updated 2/25/14.
• 10060652Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109709Nov 8, 2013Fuel system. TSB: SORENTO FUEL FILLER DOOR OPERATION UPGRADE - This bulletin provides information related to some Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 15, 2009 to September 29, 2011, which may exhibit a hard to open fuel filler door.
• 10109701Oct 31, 2013Electrical system, Engine. TSB: VCMA DIAGNOSIS - MIL ON WITH DTC P200A - This bulletin provides information for some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L MPI engine, which may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P200A,
• 10053711Sep 1, 2013Engine. Kia: after engine has started, would have a malfunction indicator lamp (mil), caused by an inoperative vcm actuator, on some vehicles, or an inoperative valve linkage in the intake manifold assembly. Models 2011-2013 sorento.
• 10090623Aug 30, 2013Equipment. Tsb: seat back cover removal procedure - this bulletin outlines the procedure for the removal of the front seat back covers on optima (qf) and sorento (xma).
• 10090814Aug 22, 2013Seats, Equipment. Tsb: second row seat inoperative or difficult to release - revised - this bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013my sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from october 26, 2009 to november 5, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to the second row seats being inoperative or difficult to release.
• 10090482Jun 12, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. Tsb: combined tsb/service action: sorento fuel filler door operation upgrade (sa146) - this bulletin provides information related to some sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from october 15, 2009 to september 29, 2011, which may exhibit a hard to open fuel filler door.
• 10060300Jun 1, 2013Equipment, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052608Jun 1, 2013Engine. Kia: some vehicles may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp. The etc actuator may need to be replaced.
• 10090438May 29, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. "pitstop: 2011my sorento stop lamp switch inoperative after performing campaign sc098 - this article provides information regarding a small number of nonfunctioning stop lamp switches in sorento (xm) vehicles, after performing voluntary safety recall campaign sc098. "
• 10090431May 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: 6-speed a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the ecm/pcm.
• 10090437May 3, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service action: driver's side power window motor reflash procedure (sa143a) - this bulletin provides information relating to some sorento (xm) vehicles produced from january 28, 2010 to may 16, 2011, which may exhibit an inoperable driver’s side window. Revised.
• 10053712May 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Kia: some vehicles have an incorrect stop lamp switch, that is inoperative, due to an improper repair of stop lamp switch under recall campaign sc098 was performed. Model 2011 sorento.
• 10090425Apr 26, 2013Suspension. Pitstop: grinding or creaking noise when turning - this article provides information regarding a potential grinding or creaking noise heard from the front of the vehicle when turning the wheel quickly at slow speeds, on some 2011 - 2013my sorento (xma), produced prior to august 28, 2012. This concern may be caused by corrosion of the front strut bearing due to water or debris entry and is more commonly found in…
• 10060312Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060282Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060255Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053707Apr 1, 2013Engine. Kia: a replacement procedure is in place for variable charge motion actuator (vcma), on some vehicles, that are experiencing illumination malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and concerns about drivability. Models 2011-2013 sorento.
• 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.
• 10090167Feb 18, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Pitstop: sorento (xm) with dtc codes p0449 or p2422 - some sorento (xm) vehicles may set a dtc flow p0449 or p2422 which may be caused by spider webs in and around the evaporative emissions vent lines creating the set dtc. To repair this condition, inspect the air filter assembly (located on the ccv) and the evaporative emissions vent lines for spider webs or debris before replacing any components.
• 10060295Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060131Feb 1, 2013Equipment, Seat belts. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10090604Jan 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. Refer to the table below for a detailed list of vehicle models. Individual service parts such as axle boots, joints and hardware for inner joint are now available through your parts department.
• 10090599Nov 15, 2012Seats. Pitstop: ventilated seat operation - some vehicles are equipped with ventilated front seats to improve occupant comfort by drawing interior vehicle air temperature through the seating surfaces. The customer perception may be that the seat is air conditioned and the seat is not getting cold enough however the actual design intent is to draw ambient air through the seat with a separate blower motor attached to the…
• 10090582Nov 13, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: service action: 6-speed automatic transaxle inhibitor switch bracket installation (sa126) - this bulletin provides information relating to some sorento (xma) vehicles produced from october 27, 2009 to february 25, 2011 which may experience a no-start condition, uneven engagement when shifting gears and/or p0705 stored in the power-train control module (pcm).
• 10050640Nov 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: information regarding installing an inhibitor switch bracket on inhibitor switch due to an uneven engagement when shifting gears or a no start condition in power train control module (pcm). Models 2011-2012 sorento.
• 10044560May 1, 2012Engine. Kia: due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda v6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil leak source in rear main seal or oil pan, when actual leaks coming from engine valley,oil filter housing, oil pressure switch, and/or gaskets.
• 10041266Oct 1, 2011Suspension. Kia: the coil springs may collect rocks in the front strut and cause damage. There may also be a squeaking noise. 2011 sorento. *rm updated 1/23/12.
• 10041635Aug 1, 2011Engine cooling, Fuel system. Kia: for gdi high pressure fuel system, special service information and specifications are provided.
• 10041265Jun 1, 2011Electrical system. Kia motors: installing an additional ground cable to the battery may cause sensor problems.
• 10041078Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Kia motors: 2011-2012 sorento. Malfunction light is on with stored trouble codes.
• 10034147Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: intermediate shaft noise. Certain vehicles with automatic transmissions be repaired for this concern. Two countermeasures will be implemented simultaneously to correct the intermediate shaft noise. *pe updated 11/22/10. *pe updated 6/28/11. *pe updated 9/26/11.
• 10037245Feb 1, 2011Electrical system. Kia: there may be a condition where the battery light/charging system will be illuminated. There could be no charge and there is a process for replacing the alternator. *rm updated on 06/08/2011.
• 10037695Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Kia motors: there may be evaporative system fault codes caused by spider webs around the air filter.
• 10037691Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: the malfunction light is on with an internal trouble code stored. Theere is a procedure for updating the power control module. 2011 sorento.
• 10037641Dec 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: the procedure to upgrade the powertrain control module.
• 10037244Oct 1, 2010Air bags. Kia: the air bag occupant detection system in certain vehicles is sensitive and can be defeated by electronic devices or water.
• 10036844Oct 1, 2010Seats. Kia: vehicles built 4/6/10-7/16-10. Seat u bracket installation. The structural tube under the front passenger seat may have been over expanded, causing pressure on and deformation of the inboard bracket.
• 10034494Oct 1, 2010Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: intermediate shaft noise. Provides information related to some vehicles with 2.4l engines and automatic transmissions. Although some might not have a direct complaint related to a clunk or squealing noise from the intermediate shaft, kia recommends that all 2.4l engine vehicles with automatic transmissions be repaired for this concern. *pe updated 4/15/11.
• 10034635Jul 1, 2010Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Kia: provides information related to a electronic stability control (esc) software upgrade available for some vehicles with manual transmission. This software upgrade will cor4rect a concern which may cause the hac (hill start assist control) to not operate when the manual transmission lever is placed into reverse.
• 10034011Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Kia: service action-starter solenoid wire contact with coolant line bracket. Provides information relating to some vehicles equipped with 2.4l engines. There may be intermittent wire contact on the steel coolant pipe flange, where the starter solenoid circuit in the wiring harness may contact ground.
• 10034237May 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Kia: pitstop-no driveability complaints. Some vehicles with 3.5l produced prior to 4/8/10 may set a p0300 dtc with no indication of engine roughness or mis-fire. During vehicle investigation and testing the crankshaft position sensor p/n 39310 3c400 produced abnormal electrical noise during high rpm's in few cases; setting the dtc.
• 10034248Apr 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Kia: exterior bulb replacement. Provides information relating to vehicles built that may experience reduced life for some of the exterior bulbs. Even though a customer's initial concern is only in regards to a single bulb, its recommended that replacing all eight (8) bulbs simultaneously per instructions.

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