# Service bulletin PS419 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10089622 - Published by NHTSA: 2017\-01\-26 - Manufacturer's number: PS419 - Manufacturer's date: 2015\-07\-21 - NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION ## NHTSA's summary PITSTOP: NOISE FROM REAR ON HARD ACCELERATION OR WHEN TURNING \- WHEN DIAGNOSING AN UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE REAR OF A 2016MY SORENTO \(UMA\), EQUIPPED WITH ALL\-WHEEL\-DRIVE \(AWD\) AND BUILT PRIOR TO JUNE 18TH, 2015, INSPECT THE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT FOR EVIDENCE OF CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD DURING HARD ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, OR WHILE TURNING. IF CONTACT IS FOUND \(SEE IMAGES\), REFER TO THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN. ## The document No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number. ## Components Suspension, Transmission and driveline ## Vehicles listed - 2016 KIA SORENTO ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [2022453](/recalls/tc/2022453.md), 2022-08-10: Powertrain - [22V612000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V612000.md), 2022-08-10: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT - [16V480000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V480000.md), 2016-06-29: SUSPENSION:REAR ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [TSB\_TRA046\_R5](/bulletins/11017172.md), 2025-04-23, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 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 transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission. - [TSB\_TRA046\_R4](/bulletins/11000787.md), 2024-06-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 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. - [PS750](/bulletins/10242913.md), 2023-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION. PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE \- This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All\-Wheel\-Drive \(AWD\) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Some customers may complain of a chatter sensation felt in the drivetrain of the vehicle and/or the failure of drivetrain component\(s\). A difference in tire size \(width, aspect ratio, construction, rim diameter etc.\) may be the cause. - [TSB\_TRA046\_R3](/bulletins/10226555.md), 2022-12-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE \- 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, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2. - [TSB\_TRA046\_R1](/bulletins/10174520.md), 2020-05-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: \- TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. 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, refer to applicable vehicles on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific Kia model for the correct transmission fluid check/fill procedures. - [TSB\_TRA085](/bulletins/10169700.md), 2020-01-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCT ACTUATOR ROD LENGTH ADJUSTMENT \- This bulletin provides the procedure to adjust the Dual Clutch Transmission \(DCT\) actuator rod lengths using the applicable SST on some 2016MY\~ vehicles equipped with 6 speed DCT \(D6KF1\) or 7 speed DCT \(D7UF1\) in order to prevent unnecessary replacement of both the DCT clutch actuator and clutch set together. - [TSBTRA086](/bulletins/10168851.md), 2019-12-09, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN \- PARTIAL REPAIR OF 4WD COUPLING \- This bulletin provides the procedure information regarding the partial repair of the Four Wheel Drive \(4WD\) Coupling Assembly, Pressure Sensor, Actuator Motor or 4WD harness on some 2011\-2020 Sportage \(SL, QL\) and 2013\-2020MY Sorento \(XMa, UMa\) 4WD vehicles for a concern regarding: • Oil leakage from the 4WD coupling assembly • 4WD Malfunction and MIL lamp ON with DTCs • Abnormal noise or vibration while driving - [VPI1802\_QA](/bulletins/10143474.md), 2018-08-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Q \& A \- This document is the Q \& A for the new Product Improvement Campaign to provide information regarding a software update to the Engine Control Unit \(ECU\) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. - [VPI1802\_DSM](/bulletins/10143472.md), 2018-08-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE \- This notice advised the dealer service manager of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit \(ECU\) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. - [TSBTRA047\_R2](/bulletins/10130104.md), 2018-03-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT. TSB \- DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY \- This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six\-speed automatic transmission. 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