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November 13, 2025 Service bulletin

Occupant detection system (ods) sensor pad replacement

Kia technical service bulletin TSB_BOD205_R3 for 2011-2015 Kia Sorento.

Bulletin number
TSB_BOD205_R3
Component
Air bags
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) SENSOR PAD 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. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) Sensor Pad on 2011-2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles produced from September 24, 2009 through December 11, 2014. If the Occupant Detection System (ODS) Sensor Pad is not operating properly, the airbag warning light will illuminate and certain specific DTC(s) listed in this bulletin may be stored:

Owners of these vehicles have filed 405 complaints in the airbags category.

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