The all new 2016 Kia Sorento
2011 - 2015 Kia Sorento Recalls (XM Body Style)
A recall is a safety related item that requires immediate action on the part of the owner and dealership.
A service campaign is a notification about a specific technical issue that is not safety related but requires action on the part of the owner and dealership. Recalls and service campaigns have no expiration date, meaning they can be completed on any date. A service action is a catalogue of information for a service department to assist dealers in repairs. Service actions have an expiration date, meaning they must be preformed within a certain time frame.
2015 Kia Sorento
Service Actions:
SA185-Sorento (XM) Front Door Panel Trim-Paint Peel Inspection
SA101-EMS Connector Inspection
Recalls:
No Recalls Currently
Service Campaigns:
No Service Campaigns Currently
Service Actions:
SA185-Some 2015MY Sorento (XM) vehicles may experience a paint peeling, flaking or a bubbling condition on the interior door panel trim.
SA101-KCI has learned that on some Sorento 3.5L (XM) models, the EMS connector may not be snapped into place correctly.
2013 Kia Sorento
Service Campaigns:
SC05-Sorento (XMA) ECM Update 3.5L MPI
SC07-ECM Update: MIL on with DTC P0087
Service Actions:
SA181-BCM (IPM) Logic Improvement Update
SA171-Oil Pressure Switch Part Update
SA174-ECM Update: MIL ON with DTC PO638 and ETC Throttle Body Carbon Cleaning (Update)
SA164-Vehicle Pricing Information Label Replacement
SA157-ECM Update - Sorento (XM) 2.4L GDI Idle RPM Stability Improvement
SA153-2012-2013 Sorento (XM) Navigation System (AVN) Software Update
SA101-EMS Connector Inspection
Recalls:
No Recalls Currently
Service Campaigns:
SC05-An upgrade of the ECM software on some 2011~2013MY
Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from July 13, 2010 through January 31, 2013.
SC07- Some 2013 Sorento vehicles may need an ECM software update for the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Service Actions:
SA181-Related to the IPM (Instrument Panel Module) battery draw for some 2013-2014 Sorento (XM) vehicles with Power Tail Gate (PTG) option.
SA171-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles might exhibit engine oil leaks due to the rubber washer shrinkage of the oil pressure switch (OPS) under very low temperature -22℉ (-30℃).
SA174-Certain 2011-13MY Soronto vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module)
system-related Throttle Actuator Control range/performance DTC (P0638).
SA164-All vehicle pricing labels be immediately removed and replaced with updated information.
SA157-ECM software upgrade on some 2013MY SORENTO(XM) 2.4L GDI vehicles to improve idle rpm stability.
SA153-2012 My Sorento vehicles Navigation Software version V_777 should be upgraded to V_777_3 to prevent the Caution/Agree screen from freezing up.
SA101-KCI has learned that on some Sorento 3.5L (XM) models, the EMS connector may not be snapped into place correctly.
2011 Kia Sorento
Recalls:
RC084G-Sorento (XM) Brake Lamp Switch Replacement
RC079-Sorento (XM) Intermediate Shaft Repair (2WD vehicles)
RC076-2011 Sorento (XM) Inspection and Possible Replacement of Rear Brake Calipers
RC074-Sorento (XM) Door Trim Mood Lamp Wiring Replacement
Service Campaigns:
SC05-Sorento (XMA) ECM Update 3.5L MPI
SC01-Sorento (XM) Addition of Front Spring Protection Tube
Service Actions:
SA171-Oil Pressure Switch Part Update
SA174-ECM Update: MIL ON with DTC PO638 and ETC Throttle Body Carbon Cleaning (Update)
SA168-Driver’s Side Power Window Motor Re-flash Procedure
SA138-Sorento (XM) A/C Control Unit (Manual) update
SA131-Sorento (XM) DTC P200A PCM Upgrade
SA114-Addition of Reinforcement Bracket Onto Passenger Seat Track
SA118-Sorento (XM) Battery Light Illuminated– 3.5L Alternator Replacement
SA111-Intermediate Shaft Abnormal Noise
SA104-Battery Wiring Harness Protection From Coolant Line Bracket
SA102-Sorento (XM) Exterior Bulb Replacement
SA101-EMS Connector Inspection
2014 Kia Sorento
Recalls:
RC085 – Sorento 2.4L 2WD Front Right Axle Replacement
Service Campaigns:
SC07-ECM Update: MIL on with DTC P0087
Service Actions:
SA181-BCM (IPM) Logic Improvement Update
SA101-EMS Connector Inspection
Recalls:
RC085-Certain 2014MY Sorento 2.4L 2WD vehicles may experience faulty or a failed front right (passenger side) axle shaft assembly.
Service Campaigns:
SC07- Some 2012 Sorento vehicles may need an ECM software update for the Engine Control Unit (ECU)
Service Actions:
SA181-Related to the IPM (Instrument Panel Module) battery draw for some 2013-2014 Sorento (XM) vehicles with Power Tail Gate (PTG) option.
SA101-KCI has learned that on some Sorento 3.5L (XM) models, the EMS connector may not be snapped into place correctly.
2012 Kia Sorento
Service Campaigns:
SC05-Sorento (XMA) ECM Update 3.5L MPI
SC07-ECM Update: MIL on with DTC P0087
Service Actions:
SA171-Oil Pressure Switch Part Update
SA174-ECM Update: MIL ON with DTC PO638 and ETC Throttle Body Carbon Cleaning (Update)
SA168-Driver’s Side Power Window Motor Re-flash Procedure
SA164-Vehicle Pricing Information Label Replacement
SA153-2012-2013 Sorento (XM) Navigation System (AVN) Software Update
SA138-Sorento (XM) A/C Control Unit (Manual) update
SA135-12MY Sorento (XM) TCM Update
SA101-EMS Connector Inspection
Recalls:
No Recalls Currently
Service Campaigns:
SC05-An upgrade of the ECM software on some 2011~2013MY
Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from July 13, 2010 through January 31, 2013.
SC07-Some 2012 Sorento vehicles may need an ECM software update for the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Service Actions:
SA171-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles might exhibit engine oil leaks due to the rubber washer shrinkage of the oil pressure switch (OPS) under very low temperature -22℉ (-30℃).
SA174-Certain 2011-13MY Soronto vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related Throttle Actuator Control range/performance DTC (P0638).
SA168-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles which may exhibit an inoperable driver’s side window.
SA164-All vehicle pricing labels be immediately removed and replaced with updated information.
SA153-2012 My Sorento vehicles Navigation Software version V_777 should be upgraded to V_777_3 to prevent the Caution/Agree screen from freezing up.
SA138-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles may experience poor performance from the Heater, Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit.
SA135-Some 2012MY Sorento (XM) 3.5L vehicles may experience a shock and abnormal noise after the engine stars after long term parking.
SA101-KCI has learned that on some Sorento 3.5L (XM) models, the EMS connector may not be snapped into place correctly.
Recalls:
RC084G-Some brake lamp switches may carbonize the point of contact which can intermittently interfere with the electric current through the switch circuit causing the brake lights to remain illuminated or not come on.
RC079-Certain 2011 Sorento (XM) vehicles built from October 23, 2009 to May 22, 2010 with 2.4L engines and automatic transmissions may experience problems with the intermediate shaft.
RC076-On certain Sorento (XM) vehicles the rear brake fluid may leak from the rear brake caliper piston.
RC074-On some Sorento (XM) vehicles, the mood lamps located in the front door when illuminated under certain conditions,may cause an electrical short which could result in a thermal event in the speaker.
Service Campaigns:
SC05-An upgrade of the ECM software on some 2011~2013MY
Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from July 13, 2010 through January 31, 2013.
SC01-The coil spring seat may collect debris /rocks on the front strut to spring mounting areas.
Service Actions:
SA171-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles might exhibit engine oil leaks due to the rubber washer shrinkage of the oil pressure switch (OPS) under very low temperature -22℉ (-30℃).
SA174-Certain 2011-13MY Soronto vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related Throttle Actuator Control range/performance DTC (P0638).
SA168-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles may exhibit an
inoperable driver’s side window.
SA138-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles may experience poor performance from the Heater, Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit.
SA131- Some vehicles may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC P200A stored in the PCM.
SA114-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles passenger seat cushion mounting bracket may have developed a slight crack during manufacturing.
SA118-Some Sorento (XM) vehicles built from 7/12/2010 to 9/17/2010 with 3.5L engines could exhibit a condition where the battery light will be illuminated. In some cases, this could lead to a no charging condition.
SA111-Some 2011 Sorento (XM) vehicles built from October 23, 2009 to May 22, 2010 with 2.4L engines and automatic transmissions may experience intermediate shaft noise.
SA104-Some Sorento (XM) 2.4L engines that exhibit a condition where the starter solenoid wire in a wiring harness may be contacting the coolant line bracket. In some cases this could result in the harness being shorted to the ground.
SA102- Some Sorento (XM) vehicles may experience reduced life on some of the exterior bulbs.
SA101-KCI has learned that on some Sorento 3.5L (XM) models, the EMS connector may not be snapped into place correctly.