2024 Kia Sorento Technical Service Bulletins

49 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2024 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.

• 11033217May 28, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles…
• 11032900May 6, 2026Brakes. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT & BURNISHING - 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.
• 11031906Apr 14, 2026Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.
• 11030379Apr 1, 2026Engine. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P2B59F0 (CA2516) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software on certain 2024–2025MY vehicles equipped with 2.5 GDI or 2.5 T-GDI Theta III engines listed in the table below. Affected vehicles may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) accompanied with DTC P2B59F0 which can set…
• 11030386Mar 26, 2026Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY042) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly in certain 2021-2025 MY Sorento, 2021-2025 MY Sorento Hybrid (HEV), and 2022-2025 MY Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles…
• 11030389Mar 24, 2026Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HORN ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (WTY042) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY042) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the horn assembly on certain vehicles listed in the table below.
• 11030388Mar 24, 2026Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY042) - 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 campaign program launch.
• 11030387Mar 24, 2026Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY042) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY042.
• 11030385Mar 24, 2026Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY042) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly for eligible vehicles, from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date the vehicle was…
• 11030383Mar 24, 2026Electrical system. WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY042) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly for eligible vehicles, from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
• 11026698Dec 9, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera). PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object.
• 11022347Aug 22, 2025Electrical system. PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: DCU IDENTIFICATION AND DAIGNOSTIC AID - This Pitstop provides information on identifying the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) in Kia vehicles equipped with Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) and ccNC Lite head units, as well as a diagnostic aid when diagnosing Kia Connect concerns. When diagnosing non-operational Kia Connect concerns, under no circumstance should the DCU be swapped…
• 11019475Jun 3, 2025Brakes. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT - 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.
• 11018298May 13, 2025Body and structure, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC298) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to apply additional body seam sealer to prevent potential water intrusion into the blower motor in certain 2023-2024 MY Sorento vehicles. Kia dealers will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the blower motor
• 11018158May 3, 2025Electrical system, Seats. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC339) - OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC339) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, based on the inspection results, replace the right-hand 2nd-row seat cushion wire harness on certain 2024-2025 MY Sorento X-Line SX Prestige AWD and X-Pro SX Prestige AWD vehicles equipped with heated 2nd-row…
• 11017411Apr 30, 2025Seats. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: RIGHT-HAND 2ND-ROW SEAT WIRING HARNESS INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT AND REROUTE (SC339) - This bulletin provides instructions to 1) inspect the right-hand 2nd-row seat cushion wiring harness and, if necessary, replace the wiring harness and 2) reroute the wiring harness and install additional protective covering to prevent damage to the wiring in certain 2024-2025…
• 11017372Apr 30, 2025Seats. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC339) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC339.
• 11017371Apr 30, 2025Seats. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC339) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right-hand 2nd-row seat cushion wire harness on certain 2024-2025 MY Sorento X-Line Prestige AWD and X-Pro SX Prestige AWD vehicles equipped with heated 2nd-row…
• 11017370Apr 30, 2025Seats. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC339) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the right-hand 2nd-row seat cushion wire harness on certain 2024-2025 MY Sorento X-Line Prestige AWD and X-Pro SX Prestige AWD vehicles equipped with heated 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs, manufactured from…
• 11017172Apr 17, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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 the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the…
• 11015426Mar 6, 2025Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: CCNC – DEALER MODE, FACTORY & NETWORK RESET (SA613) - This bulletin has been revised as a Combination TSB/SA and includes additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
• 11015269Mar 5, 2025Suspension. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to address vehicles that may be exhibiting a ‘clunking’ noise from the rear suspension while traveling over rough/bumpy terrain on certain 2024-2025MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from January 6, 2024 through January 31, 2025. The noise on the affected vehicles may have been caused due to a decrease of gas pressure…
• 11011232Dec 2, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) (SA582) - 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 to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2023-2024MYKia vehicles (refer to model list on page 8) to…
• 11010522Nov 14, 2024Engine. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SAMPLE OWNER NOTIFICATION TO THE DEALERS (SC318) - This document is the owner notification (sample) mailed to the dealers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the emissions logic in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) on certain 2024 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.5L Turbo Gas Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines to ensure…
• 11010699Nov 13, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) (SA582) - 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 to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2023-2024MYKia vehicles (refer to model list on page 8) to…
• 11010524Nov 8, 2024Engine. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECM LOGIC UPDATE (SC318) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI Theta III engines produced from December 7, 2023 through February 26, 2024.
• 11010523Nov 7, 2024Engine. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC318) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign SC318.
• 11010521Nov 7, 2024Engine. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC318) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2024 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.5L Turbo Gas Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines manufactured from December 7, 2023 to February 26, 2024 to update the emissions…
• 11010518Nov 7, 2024Engine. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC318) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2024 MY Kia Sorento vehicles equipped with 2.5L Turbo Gas Direct Injection (T-GDI) engines manufactured from December 7, 2023 to February 26, 2024 to improve the emissions logic in the Electronic Control…
• 11009491Oct 24, 2024Brakes. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT BRAKE DISC JUDDER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to address vehicles that may be exhibiting front brake judder sensation while braking on certain 2021-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from July 26, 2021 through March 28, 2024 and 2023-2024MY Sportage (NQ5a) vehicles produced from January 7, 2022 through May 20, 2024.
• 11009074Oct 18, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC – DEALER MODE, FACTORY AND NETWORK RESET - 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.
• 11008038Sep 19, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ICU FUSE LABEL REPLACEMENT (SA585) - This bulletin provides information to replace the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) fuse label on some 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from December 5, 2023 through April 2, 2024. The incorrect ICU fuse label on the affected vehicles was installed.
• 11008037Sep 18, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC - DEALER MODE, FACTORY AND NETWORK RESET - 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.
• 11006651Aug 26, 2024Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR SPOILER LOWER TRIM INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (SA584) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspection and, if necessary, replace the rear spoiler lower trim on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a PE) vehicles produced from February 13, 2024 through April 23, 2014. The rear spoiler lower trim may have become deformed during the manufacturing drying process which can result…
• 11005366Jul 29, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC - DEALER MODE, FACTORY AND NETWORK RESET - 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.
• 11005208Jul 22, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) (SA582) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2023-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a ‘non-responsive’ or ‘inoperative’ radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) concern.
• 11000547May 29, 2024Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR HANDLE ANTENNA REPLACEMENT (SA575) - This bulletin provides information to replace both left and right front door outside handle antennas on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from December 5, 2023 through February 12, 2024 equipped with capacitive touch/NFC type door handles.
• 11000301May 21, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CCNC - DEALER MODE, FACTORY AND NETWORK RESET - This bulletin provides information to access the ‘Dealer Mode’ function on 2024MY~ EV9 (MV) and Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles, equipped with a Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) head unit, and perform a ‘Factory Reset’ or ‘Reset Network’ to address customer concerns related to activation of Kia Connect or Kia Connect features that may have…
• 11000787May 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10253315Apr 15, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRELESS POWER CHARGER OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA563) - 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 to improve the wireless power charger (WPC) (also referred to as wireless phone charger) operation logic on certain 2024MY…
• 10252800Apr 3, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC298) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to apply additional body seam sealer to prevent potential water intrusion into the blower motor in certain 2023-2024 MY Sorento vehicles. Kia dealers will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the blower motor.
• 10252309Mar 12, 2024Electrical system. OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATE: WIRELESS PHONE CHARGER (SA563) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the wireless phone charger control logic of certain 2024 Sorento vehicles to help improve power usage.
• 10251610Mar 7, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRELESS POWER CHARGER OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA563) - This bulletin provides information to improve the wireless power charger (WPC) (also referred to as wireless phone charger) operation logic on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a PE) vehicles produced from December 7, 2023 through February 20, 2024.
• 10251450Mar 4, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: COWL WATER INTRUSION REPAIR (SC298) - This bulletin provides information to apply additional body seam sealer and also to inspect and, if necessary, replace the blower motor on certain 2023-2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced at Kia Georgia (KaGA)from October 25, 2023 through February 11, 2024.
• 10250783Feb 23, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC298) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC298.
• 10250782Feb 23, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC298) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2023-2024 Sorento vehicles manufactured from October 25, 2023 through February 11, 2024 to apply additional body seam sealer to prevent potential water intrusion into the blower motor. Kia dealers will…
• 10250781Feb 23, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC298) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2023-2024 Sorento vehicles manufactured from October 25, 2023 through February 11, 2024 to apply additional body seam sealer to prevent potential water intrusion into the blower motor. Kia dealers will also inspect and, if necessary…
• 10250517Feb 9, 2024Electrical system. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - 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 to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive'…
• 10240319Jul 28, 2023Fuel system, Engine cooling. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC24) - 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…

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