Kia Sorento TSBs — Technical Service Bulletins by Year
2,527 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the Kia Sorento — service bulletins, service campaigns, warranty extensions, and software updates, 2003 to 2026. Pick a year for its bulletin list.
A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. For defects and free repairs, see the Kia Sorento problem rankings and each year's recall list.
Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates
The communications worth checking your VIN against — unlike ordinary bulletins, these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.
RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 2) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic of certain 2025 - 2026MY Carnival, EV9, K5 and Sorento vehicles. This update is designed…
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR (WTY031) - 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…
RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 1) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic of certain 2025 - 2026MY Carnival, 2025 - 2026MY K5 and 2025 - 2026MY Sorento vehicles.…
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY042) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly in certain 2021-2025 MY Sorento, 2021-2025 MY…
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY042) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn assembly for eligible vehicles,…
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY042) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the horn…
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY042) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY042.
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY042) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program…
RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) logic of certain 2025 K5 and 2025 Sorento vehicles. This update is designed to improve the vehicle’s…
Model years named: 2025
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC26) - 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…
Model years named: 2026
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC353) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2025 MY Sorento vehicles, manufactured from December 18, 2024 through February 24, 2025, to replace the engine…
Model years named: 2025
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO () - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on 11 units of 2025 MY Sorento vehicles, manufactured from December 18,…
Model years named: 2025
Bulletins by model year
| Year | TSBs | Most bulletined areas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2025 | 33 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2024 | 49 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2023 | 51 | Electrical, Transmission & drivetrain | View bulletins |
| 2022 | 85 | Electrical, Transmission & drivetrain | View bulletins |
| 2021 | 104 | Electrical, Transmission & drivetrain | View bulletins |
| 2020 | 85 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2019 | 111 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2018 | 195 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2017 | 241 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2016 | 274 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2015 | 202 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2014 | 261 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2013 | 228 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2012 | 233 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2011 | 202 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2010 | 10 | Electrical, Driver assistance | View bulletins |
| 2009 | 16 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2008 | 18 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2007 | 23 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2006 | 19 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2005 | 27 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2004 | 22 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2003 | 30 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
Questions buyers ask
How many TSBs does the Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA's manufacturer-communications file lists 2,527 technical service bulletins and related communications for the Kia Sorento across the 2003–2026 model years. The most bulletined areas are electrical, engine, transmission & drivetrain.
Are Kia Sorento TSB repairs free?
Not automatically. A TSB tells dealers how to fix a known pattern; you pay unless the vehicle is under warranty or the bulletin is a warranty extension or service campaign that covers your VIN. Recall repairs, by contrast, are always free.
How do I get the full text of a Kia Sorento TSB?
Take the bulletin's document ID to a dealer or to NHTSA's site — this page carries each communication's ID, date, and NHTSA's summary from the public file.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Counts cover communications NHTSA's file names against Kia Sorento model years shown here. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.