2011 Kia Sorento technical service bulletins
202 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2011 Kia Sorento.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Owner notification (CS2312)
- Pitstop: technical operations: external damage to ultrasonic sensor
- Occupant detection system (ODS) sensor pad replacement
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Subsequent repair action: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (SC291YZ)
- This bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any...
- Airbag warning light on (WTY003)
- Product improvement campaign: subsequent repair action: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326...
- Customer satisfaction: anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (CS2304)
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity...
- Pitstop: AWD system concern due to tire circumference
- Owner re-notification
- Customer satisfaction: anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (CS2304)
- Owner notification
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Bearing clearance tester (BCT) procedures
- Subsequent repair action: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2101Y/z)
- This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special...
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU, worm gear and/or steering column housing
- Information for headlamp condensation and moisture
- Technical service bulletin - product improvement campaign PI2101 - theta 2.4L MPI - knock sensor detection...
- Excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta engines
- Product improvement campaign - owner letter
- Product improvement campaign - dealer principal letter
- Product improvement campaign - dealer service manager letter
- Product improvement campaign
- Technical service bulletin - product improvement campaign PI2101 - theta 2.4L MPI - knock sensor detection...
- Warranty extension program
- Warranty extension program
- Warranty extension program
- Warranty extension program
- Pitstop - brake caliper leak inspection
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- - Transmission fluid application guide
- Occupant detection system (ODS) sensor pad replacement
- Steering gear yoke plug and assembly replacement
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- WTY003_OWNER:
- This document is a Request for Reimbursement Form sent to the owners along with the notification letter to...
- Halogen low beam bulb connector replacement
- Dear Kia Sorento Owner
- Request for reimbursement form
- Attention: All Dealer Principals
- Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
- Q & a - 2011-2013 my sorento headlamp low beam connector new vehicle limited warranty extension
- Dealer communication - recent kia media reports, october 26 2018 update
- Dealer communication - recent kia media reports
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines
- TSB - driveshaft serviceability
- TSB - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange
- Pitstop: TPMS sensor position
- Rear wheel speed sensor housing cover inspection and/or replacement (SC148) - voluntary service campaign
- SC148OWNER
- SC149R1 - halogen headlamp low beam connector replacement (SC149)
- SC148DP - dealer principal notification letter
- SC148DPSM - dealer parts & service manager notification letter
- SC148QA - campaign question and answers regarding SC148QA
- SC149OWNER - owner notification letter regarding SC149.
- SC149DP - dealer principal notification letter
- SC149DPSM - dealer parts and service manager notification letter
- SC149QA -campaign question and answer regarding SC149.
- A/c evaporator freeze-up during extended drive
- Defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling
- SC141 - service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material
- Front door latch - customer satisfaction program (CS1603)
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- SC141 - sorento owner letter
- Dealer principal memo: SC141 - service campaign
- Service manager memo: SC141 - service campaign
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign SC141 ? underbody ? additional anti-corrosion treatment
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Inhibitor switch diagnosis information
- Pitstop: HVAC receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a HVAC system concern in which...
- Front door latch customer satisfaction program (CS1603)
- Dealer principal memo: CS1603
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: CS1603
- Request for reimbursement form: CS1603 - 2011MY kia sorento door latches customer satisfaction / warranty...
- Owner letter: CS1603 - customer satisfaction/warranty extension program - dear kia sorento owner: kia...
- Q and a: CS1603 2011 my kia sorento door latches customer satisfaction / warranty extension program q & a
- WTY003
- Owner letter: WTY003
- Airbag warning light on
- Dealer principal memo: WTY003
- Request for reimbursement form: WTY003 - if you have paid to have the airbag clock spring assembly...
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: WTY003
- Q and a: WTY003
- TSB - use of aftermarket USB charging cables in USB/12V ports
- Rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the...
- Interior door handle peeling (SA203) - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect or replace the...
- Kds - audio update module (AUM) - the gds audio update module (AUM) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013
- 2WD hub/rear wheel speed sensor replacement
- Identifying head unit software version for direct exchange
- 6-SPD. a/t adaptive value reset /relearn
- Navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement...
- Second row seat inoperative or difficult to release - this bulletin provides information related to some...
- Drivers side power window motor replacement
- 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs
- Kia 2011 sorento, 2010 soul, 2010 forte : procedures to replace the tire valves stems to prevent loss of...
- TSB: voluntary service campaign
- AWD system hydraulic actuator replacement
- Owner letter: dear kia sorento owner - kia motors america, inc
- Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - kia motors america, inc
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: attention: all kia parts & service managers - kia motors america, inc
- Q and a: for voluntary service campaign (SC119) 2010 my forte, 2010 my soul, and 2011 my sorento...
- Kia 2011-2016 my sportage : the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator on certain all-wheel...
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to...
- A/c evaporator freeze-up during extended drive - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the...
- TSB-CHA042 is closed as of 1/12/2015
- Combined TSB / service action: front strut bearing replacement (SA178) - this bulletin provides the...
- Second row seat inoperative or difficult to release
- Driver?s side power seat trim cover replacement and washer relocation
- Pitstop: horn answer back or parking lamps inop when locking doors with rke/smk fob
- Voluntary service campaign
- Dealer principal memo: attention: kia dealer principals
- Dealer service manager memo
- Owner notification letter
- Q and a - SC106 - 2011-2013 my sorento ECM logic upgrade voluntary service campaign
- 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ? DTC P0741
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Special service tool for hood release lever removal
- Tech tip
- Front strut and dust cover replacement
- 3.5 l MPI - cold engine start-up chatter
- Tech tip
- TECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure
- Tech tip
- Tech tip
- Kia: information regarding vehicles experiencing malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminating with...
- ECM upgrade ? MIL on with DTC P0638 and etc motor cleaning (SA153)
- Sorento fuel filler door operation upgrade
- Vcma diagnosis - MIL on with DTC P200A
- Kia: after engine has started, would have a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), caused by an inoperative vcm...
- Seat back cover removal procedure - this bulletin outlines the procedure for the removal of the front seat...
- Second row seat inoperative or difficult to release - revised - this bulletin provides information related...
- Combined TSB/service action: sorento fuel filler door operation upgrade (SA146) - this bulletin provides...
- Kia: some vehicles may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp
- 6-SPEED a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary...
- Pitstop: 2011MY sorento stop lamp switch inoperative after performing campaign SC098 - this article...
- Driver's side power window motor reflash procedure (SA143A)
- Kia: some vehicles have an incorrect stop lamp switch, that is inoperative, due to an improper repair of...
- Pitstop: grinding or creaking noise when turning - this article provides information regarding a potential...
- Kia: a replacement procedure is in place for variable charge motion actuator (VCMA), on some vehicles,...
- Windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible...
- Pitstop: sorento (XM) with DTC codes P0449 or P2422 - some sorento (XM) vehicles may set a DTC flow P0449...
- Axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised
- Pitstop: ventilated seat operation - some vehicles are equipped with ventilated front seats to improve...
- 6-SPEED automatic transaxle inhibitor switch bracket installation (SA126) - this bulletin provides...
- Kia: information regarding installing an inhibitor switch bracket on inhibitor switch due to an uneven...
- Kia: due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda V6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil leak...
- Kia: the coil springs may collect rocks in the front strut and cause damage
- Kia: for GDI high pressure fuel system, special service information and specifications are provided.
- Kia motors: 2011-2012 sorento
- Kia motors: installing an additional ground cable to the battery may cause sensor problems
- Kia: intermediate shaft noise
- Kia: there may be a condition where the battery light/charging system will be illuminated
- Kia: the malfunction light is on with an internal trouble code stored
- Kia motors: there may be evaporative system fault codes caused by spider webs around the air filter
- Kia: the procedure to upgrade the powertrain control module
- Kia: intermediate shaft noise
- Kia: vehicles built 4/6/10-7/16-10
- Kia: the air bag occupant detection system in certain vehicles is sensitive and CAN be defeated by...
- Kia: provides information related to a electronic stability control (ESC) software upgrade available for...
- Kia: service action-starter solenoid wire contact with coolant line bracket
- Kia: pitstop-no driveability complaints. some vehicles with 3.5L produced prior to 4/8/10 may set a P0300...
- Kia: exterior bulb replacement
- Kia: caution during airbag control unit servicing
- Kia: in some vehicles with 2.4L engine produced 10/23/09-12/14/09 and vehicles with 3.5L engine produced...
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