# Service bulletin TSB\-BOD166

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10109832
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-02
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-BOD166
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-04\-12
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT \(SA283\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the left and right front outside door handle assemblies on some 2016MY Sorento \(UMa\) vehicles, produced from November 17, 2014 to January 25, 2016, which may experience a high effort / sticking feeling to open the front doors. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace both front outside door handle assemblies. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109832-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109832-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 KIA SORENTO

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2016346](/recalls/tc/2016346.md), 2016-07-05: Structure

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [CS2312\_TSB\_R2](/bulletins/11034003.md), 2026-06-18, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2312\) \- 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 to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 20, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) did receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [TSB\_CS2312\_R1](/bulletins/11028908.md), 2026-02-19, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2312\) \- 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 to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 20, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whole Integrated Body control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) did receive the Ant\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [CS2312\_OWNR](/bulletins/11026980.md), 2026-01-05, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \(CS2312\) \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method has been made available to owners of eligible Kia model vehicles free of charge at authorized Kia dealers since 2023. In addition to the anti\-theft software, a new zinc\-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade has been developed and can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Because the subject Kia vehicles were not factory\-equipped with an engine immobilizer and were previously eligible for the software upgrade, these vehicles are eligible until March 31, 2027, to have the ignition cylinder protector installed—if requested—at no cost through an authorized Kia dealership. \(Mailing of these notifications to vehicle owners will be completed from December 17, 2025 through February 27, 2026\)
- [TSB\_CS2312](/bulletins/11026825.md), 2025-12-24, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2312\) \- This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 19, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) did receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [TSB\_BOD055\_R1](/bulletins/10201529.md), 2021-10-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE \- 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 some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
- [TSBBOD112\_R1](/bulletins/10155381.md), 2019-04-06, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT \(SA195\) \- This Bulletin has been CLOSED.
- [PS411](/bulletins/10092163.md), 2017-02-17, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; EQUIPMENT. PITSTOP: POWER TAIL GATE FUNCTIONALITY CONCERNS \- WHEN DIAGNOSING A CONCERN RELATED TO POWER TAIL GATE \(PTG\) FUNCTIONALITY ON 2016MY SORENTO \(UMA\) VEHICLES, PRODUCED PRIOR TO JANUARY 13, 2015, CLOSELY INSPECT CONNECTOR RR01 FOR EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. THIS CONNECTOR CAN BE ACCESSED BY REMOVING THE INTERIOR TAIL GATE TRIM, AS OUTLINED IN BODY \> INTERIOR\-EXTERIOR SECTION OF KGIS. IF CORROSION IS FOUND IN THE CONNECTOR \(A\), THE TAILGATE AND EXTERIOR GARNISH\-SIDE HARNESS MUST BE REPLACED – REFER TO EPC FOR APPLICABLE PART NUMBERS.
- [PS409](/bulletins/10089843.md), 2017-01-30, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. "PITSTOP: ADDITION OF PIANO BLACK ACCENTS ON SXL MODELS \- A RUNNING PRODUCTION CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 2016MY SORENTO \(UMA\), SXL TRIM ONLY, TO INCLUDE PIANO BLACK ACCENTS ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACKS AND ON THE SHIFT KNOB. THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 9TH, 2015. NOTE: VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE THIS DATE WILL NOT INCLUDE THESE CHANGES AND THESE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED “MIS\-BUILDS”. "
- [PS411](/bulletins/10089768.md), 2017-01-27, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; EQUIPMENT. PITSTOP: POWER TAIL GATE FUNCTIONALITY CONCERNS \- WHEN DIAGNOSING A CONCERN RELATED TO POWER TAIL GATE \(PTG\) FUNCTIONALITY ON 2016MY SORENTO \(UMA\) VEHICLES, PRODUCED PRIOR TO JANUARY 13, 2015, CLOSELY INSPECT CONNECTOR RR01 FOR EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. THIS CONNECTOR CAN BE ACCESSED BY REMOVING THE INTERIOR TAIL GATE TRIM, AS OUTLINED IN BODY \> INTERIOR\-EXTERIOR SECTION OF KGIS. IF CORROSION IS FOUND IN THE CONNECTOR \(A\), THE TAILGATE AND EXTERIOR GARNISH\-SIDE HARNESS MUST BE REPLACED – REFER TO EPC FOR APPLICABLE PART NUMBERS.
- [TSBBOD137](/bulletins/10089304.md), 2017-01-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE ACTION: TAIL GATE LATCH REPAIR \(SA234\) \- THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING UPDATED COMPONENTS WITHIN THE REAR LATCH, ON SOME MANUAL TAIL GATE\-EQUIPPED 2016MY SORENTO \(UMA\) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2014 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2015 THAT MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF NOT OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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