2012 Kia Sorento Technical Service Bulletins

233 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 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, 2013Engine, Electrical system. 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.
• 10060668Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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, 2013Engine, Electrical system. 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,
• 10109702Oct 2, 2013Electrical system. TSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087.
• 10054197Sep 1, 2013Fuel system. Kia: a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates with electronic control module (ecm) system and to correct concern, high pressure fuel pump, fuel delivery pipe and mounting bolts would be replaced, if necessary. Model 2011-2014 optima, sportage, sorento, cadenza.
• 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, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. 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.
• 10090429May 31, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system. Tsb: ecm upgrade - cylinder contribution/balance - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software upgrade for some 2012-2013 my sorento(xm) and 2012 my sedona(vq) vehicles which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated (mil) with the ecm (electronic control module) system-related cylinder contribution/balance dtc(s), (p0263, p0266, p0269, p0272, p0275, p0278).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, 2013Engine, Fuel system. 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.
• 10090007Oct 5, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tsb: information for dealer uvo upgrade / retail customer - this bulletin provides the retail customer’s procedure for upgrading the kia uvo (your voice) system. Kia uvo owners have the option to download available upgrades directly from the kia.com website and can perform the upgrade themselves or have the dealer perform the upgrade in which case additional labor charges may apply. For customers who perform their…
• 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.
• 10041078Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Kia motors: 2011-2012 sorento. Malfunction light is on with stored trouble codes.

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