# Service bulletin TSB\-BOD162R1

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10109831
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-02
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-BOD162R1
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-04\-10
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; BACK OVER PREVENTION

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: BACKUP WARNING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION \- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace ALL four \(4\) backup warning sensors on some 2014MY Sorento \(XMa\) vehicles, produced from January 8, 2013 through November 1, 2013, which may experience an inoperative and/or malfunctioning sensor\(s\). Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace ALL four \(4\) sensors in the rear bumper to resolve the concern. To enhance customer satisfaction, this bulletin outlines the replacement of ALL four \(4\) backup warning sensors, even when only one sensor is affected.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109831-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109831-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Driver assistance, Backup camera

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 KIA SORENTO

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [PS797](/bulletins/11026698.md), 2025-12-18, Other: BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS. 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. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or foreign substances while driving. Damage to the cover of the ultrasonic sensor can also lead to damage to the internal circuit. As a result of this external damage, the PDW system may not receive the proper signal from the ultrasonic sensor. In some cases, the system may cause a false alarm, no alert, or phantom warnings by a “Warning Lamp’ to be displayed on the cluster. The ultrasonic sensor membrane film should be always inspected for external damage and if any part replacement should be treated as a general repair, not as a warranty claim repair for this concern. \(Please note that this Pitstop only applies to models/trims that are equipped with the ultrasonic sensors.\)
- [TSB\-BOD162](/bulletins/10109823.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS. TSB: BACKUP WARNING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION \- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace ALL four \(4\) backup warning sensors on some 2014MY Sorento \(XMa\) vehicles, produced from January 8, 2013 through November 1, 2013, which may experience an inoperative and/or malfunctioning sensor\(s\).
- [TSBELE077](/bulletins/10090187.md), 2017-02-02, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. TSB: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT \- THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA OF SOME KIA VEHICLES \(SEE TABLE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC MODELS AND PRODUCTION DATES\) WHICH MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE IMAGE QUALITY FROM THE REAR VIEW CAMERA.
- [TSB\-ELE\-077\-R1](/bulletins/10080084.md), 2016-09-14, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. TSB: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT \- THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA OF SOME KIA VEHICLES \(SEE TABLE ON PG. 6 FOR SPECIFIC MODELS AND PRODUCTION DATES\) WHICH MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE IMAGE QUALITY FROM THE REAR VIEW CAMERA. DIAGNOSE THE CONCERNS USING THE INFORMATION IN THIS BULLETIN AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR VIEW CAMERA WITH AN IMPROVED PART BY FOLLOWING THE APPLICABLE SERVICE PROCEDURE ON KGIS.

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