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Service bulletins for the 2019 Kia Sorento

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.

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

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CS2304_TSB_R62023-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2304) - 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 upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM), or Intelligent Integrated Platform Module (IPM) system on certain 2011-2015MY Sorento (XMa), 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa), and 2021-2022MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced within the dates outlined on page 10, which may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This logic upgrade will add anti-theft ignition start logic to the vehicle's system operation which activates when the vehicle is locked.
TSB_ENG222_R42021-12-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2021MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
TSB_SST067_R12021-12-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin provides information regarding test procedure of the Bearing Clearance Tester (BCT) Special Service Tool (SST). The SST comes pre-calibrated from the supplier however, in some cases, due to variable shop compressor air pressure, the SST may need to be re-calibrated to ensure that the tool provides accurate readings when testing the engine rod bearing wear. The calibration and BCT measuring point maintenance is included in this bulletin.
TSB_ELE2482021-12-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP HARNESS REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both outside rear combination lamp harnesses on some 2018-2019MY Sorento (UMA) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2018, through September 30, 2018, which may exhibit an intermittent inoperative brake light with the possibility of a "Check brake light" warning on the instrument cluster display.
TSB_CHA1062021-08-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM - This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Driven Power Steering (DP-MDPS) system on some 2016-2021MY~ Kia vehicles (refer to the table below) in order to enhance customer satisfaction by promoting a cost-effective repair/replacement of a faulty related part, instead of replacement of the complete DP-MDPS assembly.
PS6752020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
TSB_ELE2052020-09-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REAR VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the rear view camera on some 2016-2020MY Sorento (UMa) produced from SOP through July 9, 2020, due to distortion and/or blue screen caused by moisture intrusion into the camera assembly.
PI1805_TSB_R12019-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1805_R1: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
TSBTRA0862019-12-09. 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
TSBCHA084_R42019-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.
SC169_OWNR_UMA2019-11-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC169) - Owner Letter - 2019 Sorento: Dear Kia Sorento Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Engine Oil Filler Cap on certain 2019 MY Kia Sorento vehicles.
PS573_R12019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. PITSTOP: SOUND SETTINGS (FADER) MOVES TO REAR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information related to sound settings (fader) which may alter the default sound position settings.
PS573_R12019-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PITSTOP: SOUND SETTINGS (FADER) MOVES TO REAR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information related to sound settings (fader) which may alter the default sound position settings.
TSBENG1972019-03-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) - 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.
PS451_R22018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. PITSTOP - FRONT LICENSE PLATE AND MOUNTING BRACKET POSITION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AEB/FCA - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the installation of the front license plate bracket on 2017MY~ Sportage (QL) and 2019MY~ Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA).
PS451_R22018-07-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. PITSTOP - FRONT LICENSE PLATE AND MOUNTING BRACKET POSITION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AEB/FCA - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the installation of the front license plate bracket on 2017MY~ Sportage (QL) and 2019MY~ Sorento (UMa) vehicles equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA).
PS5622018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. PITSTOP - FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AVAILABILITY - This Pitstop provides information regarding a change to front license plate bracket availability on some 2019MY Sorento (UMa).

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