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Service bulletins for the 2016 Kia Sedona

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.

112 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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TSB-BOD1582017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS. TSB: SERVICE ACTION - 2ND ROW STAND-UP SEAT LEVER MOUNTING BOLT REPLACEMENT (SA258) - This TSB provides information about how to replace the stand-up seat lever mounting bolt for the 2nd row seats on Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from July 21, 2014 through September 28, 2016. Vehicles built during this production date range may exhibit a condition where the lever mounting bolt on 2nd row outboard seats may become loose over time resulting in the inability to move the seat(s) to have easy access into and/or out of the 3rd row seats. Follow the replacement procedure below to correct the condition.
TSBCLI036R12017-08-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT (SA267) - This bulletin provides information about the A/C discharge hose replacement on certain 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from March 1, 2015 through March 29, 2016, which may exhibit a refrigerant leak due to poor heat resistance at the swaging spot of the A/C discharge hose. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles.
TSBBOD1652017-08-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. TSB: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) DRIVE UNIT REPLACEMENT (SA271) - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the power sliding door (PSD) drive unit on some 2015-2017MY Sedona (YP) vehicles, which were produced between July 21, 2014 and January 12, 2017, and may experience a stick-slip noise generated between the rotor and the friction plate of the PSD motor while the PSD is closing. This issue can also result in the PSD not being fully latched (closed). Regardless of whether this issue is present in either or both sides, replace both PSD drive units following the procedure shown in this TSB.
PS4742017-08-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.
TSBCLI0362017-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: COMBINATION TSB/SERVICE ACTION: A/C DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT (SA267) - This bulletin provides information about the A/C discharge hose replacement on certain 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles produced from March 1, 2015 through March 29, 2016, which may exhibit a refrigerant leak due to poor heat resistance at the swaging spot of the A/C discharge hose. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles. Before conducting this procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
PS4982017-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY. PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. The HVAC control head in these vehicles monitors ambient temperature to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature (about 60°F or below), the anti-condensation logic may automatically set the air intake mode to FRESH, depending on the other HVAC settings. The anti-condensation logic is also designed to ensure that air intake mode is set to FRESH, as long as all conditions are met. If the user changes the air intake to RECIRCULATION, the anti-condensation logic will take control again after 5 minutes, and change the air intake mode back to FRESH. If this results in an undesired operation, the logic may be enabled or disabled by following the procedure below.
PS4932017-08-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
TSB-ELE100R42017-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (QF/TF) vehicles to address ?Incoming ring volume too loud? complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and Voice Recognition (VR).
TSB-ELE1062017-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, SOFWARE UPGRADE AND MILEAGE SETTING - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015MY~ Sedona (YP), 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY~ Forte (YD, YDm) vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
TSB-BOD116R12017-08-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) INSPECTION AND/OR REPAIR (SA210) - 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 the procedure to inspect and/or repair the power sliding doors (PSD) of some 2015~2016MY Sedona (YP) vehicles, produced from January 6, 2015 through July 6, 2015, which may exhibit an inoperative power sliding door(s).
TSB-GEN085R12017-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
PS472R12017-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is generated when driving with the sunroof open. This logic allows the system to automatically switch from RECIRCULATION to FRESH mode when the sunroof is open.
TSB-GEN0852017-08-02. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
TSB-ENG1612017-08-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, GDS/KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
PS4652017-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A “CHECK BSD SYSTEM” MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254 AND C270354: C270254: CONTROL MODULE MASTER MISSING CALIBRATION / C270354: CONTROL MODULE SLAVE MISSING CALIBRATION
PS266R12017-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
PS4002017-01-31. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ENGINE. PITSTOP: SMART PEDAL FEATURE - THE “SMART PEDAL” IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH MONITORS AND PREVENTS THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. WHEN ENGAGED, THE FEATURE REDUCES ENGINE POWER TO IDLE. MOST CUSTOMERS WILL NEVER NOTICE THE SMART PEDAL FEATURE WHEN ACTIVE, HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS WHO TEND TO REST THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING MIGHT DESCRIBE A HESITATION OR DELAY SYMPTOM AND NOT REALIZE THAT THE EMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS INTERVENING, AS DESIGNED.
PS4172017-01-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. PITSTOP: DTC P0315 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR VARIATION NOT LEARNED - WHEN ENCOUNTERING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE MISFIRE WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON IN THE DASH, CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF DTC P0315 – CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION NOT LEARNED. USE THE VMI TO VIEW THE SCOPE PATTERN OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL. VERIFY A GOOD EQUAL CRANKSHAFT SENSOR PATTERN IS PRESENT WITH NO DIPS OR VARIATION, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE A, IN THE SIGN WAVE PATTERN. IF THE PATTERN IS IDENTICAL TO FIGURE A, USE GDS/KDS TO PERFORM A CRANK SENSOR RELEARN PROCEDURE. IF THE PATTERN SHOWS A DIP OR VARIATION, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE B, REPLACE THE FLEX PLATE TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
QASC1272017-01-25. Service bulletin. STEERING; ENGINE. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SC127) - 2015-2016 MY KIA SEDONA L, LX, AND EX VEHICLES POWER STEERING HOSE VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN Q & A
OWNERSC1272017-01-25. Service bulletin. STEERING; ENGINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC127) - DEAR KIA SEDONA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A BRACKET IN CERTAIN 2015-2016 MY SEDONA VEHICLES TO MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
DEALERPSMSC1272017-01-25. Service bulletin. STEERING; ENGINE. DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC127) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A BRACKET IN CERTAIN 2015 -2016 MY SEDONA L, LX, AND EX VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 16, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2015. THE INSULATION FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY BECOME WORN AS A RESULT OF VIBRATION CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. KIA WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE AN APPROPRIATE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. KIA WILL ALSO INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND IF NECESSARY, EITHER ATTACH ADDITIONAL INSULATION TO THE HOSE OR REPLACE THE HOSE.
DEALERPSC1272017-01-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE; STEERING. DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC127) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A BRACKET IN CERTAIN 2015 AND 2016 MY SEDONA L, LX, AND EX VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 17, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2015. IN SOME 2015 AND 2016 MY SEDONA L, LX, AND EX VEHICLES, THE INSULATION FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY BECOME WORN AS A RESULT OF VIBRATION CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. KIA WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE AN APPROPRIATE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. KIA WILL ALSO INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE, AND IF NECESSARY, EITHER ATTACH ADDITIONAL INSULATION TO THE HOSE OR REPLACE THE HOSE.
TSBELE113R12017-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: ANDROID AUTO™/APPLE CARPLAY™ SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
TSBELE0912017-01-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQUIRED WHEN ORDERING HEAD UNITS THROUGH THE DIRECT EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
TSBELE100R32017-01-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP), AND 2014-2015(MY) OPTIMA (QT/TF) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS “INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD” COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION (VR). FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.

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