# Service bulletin TSBELE165

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10154666
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-03\-18
- Manufacturer's number: TSBELE165
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-02\-04
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: DRIVER?S DOOR MODULE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \- This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Driver?s Door Module \(DDM\) on some 2017\-2018MY Sorento \(UMa\) vehicles, produced from April 4, 2016 through August 23, 2017, which may experience the absence of the Auto Door Lock/Unlock option select in the instrument cluster.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10154666-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 to 2018 KIA SORENTO

## 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.
- [TSB\_BOD169R2\_CLS](/bulletins/10191641.md), 2021-05-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. TSB\_BOD169\_R2\_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
- [PS582\_R1](/bulletins/10147429.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. PITSTOP: BODY CONTROL MODULE \(BCM\) PART NUMBER CHANGE \- This Pitstop provides information regarding a change made to the software logic of the service part replacement Body Control Module \(BCM\) for the 2017MY Sorento \(UMa\). If the BCM is replaced with a normal service part, the horn answerback feature may not be available for selection within the settings menu of the instrument cluster. If the customer prefers the vehicle retains this feature, install the appropriate part below.
- [PS582](/bulletins/10147428.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: BODY CONTROL MODULE \(BCM\) PART NUMBER CHANGE \- This Pitstop provides information regarding a part number change for the 2017MY Sorento \(UMa\) vehicle?s Body Control Module \(BCM\) to ensure the horn feedback function is retained after replacement of the BCM. Refer to the table below for the after\-service part numbers.
- [TSB\-BOD159R1](/bulletins/10116816.md), 2017-08-31, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. TSB \- SERVICE ACTION: DRIVER?S WINDOW RUN CHANNEL REPAIR \(SA259\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure for inspecting and if necessary, repairing the driver's window run channel on some Sorento \(UMa\) vehicles, produced from April 4, 2016 to October 14, 2016, which may experience a wind noise at the driver's window.
- [TSB\-BOD151](/bulletins/10116812.md), 2017-08-31, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. TSB \- SERVICE ACTION: FRONT BUMPER GRILL REPLACEMENT \- SA244 \- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the front bumper grill on some 2017MY Sorento \(UMa\) vehicles, produced from April 18, 2016 to September 2, 2016, which may experience an Autonomous Emergency Braking \(AEB\) radar blocked message. This is due to the fact that an incorrect air intake grill was installed at the manufacturer. Follow the procedure below to replace the front bumper air intake grill.Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. ?

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