TSB List for the 2003 Kia Sorento

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Sorento are official communications between Kia & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #010

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000034

      ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) LOGIC CHANGE TO IMPROVE STEERING FEEL. *TT Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

    • TSB #KT-2008082201

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026726

      KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #PS233

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090606

      PITSTOP: UNUSUAL FUEL TRIM VALUES AND/OR MISFIRE CODES AFTER INCORRECT ENGINE REPAIR - THIS OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IF AFTER AN ENGINE REPAIR YOU ENCOUNTER A COMPLAINT RELATING TO MIL ON (DTC P)#)X) WITH A MISFIRE DURING ... Read More »

    • TSB #PS233

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060226

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #PS539

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133170

      PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TSB-068

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034246

      KIA: INTERMITTENT MIL ON WITH NO FAULT CODE STORED; INFORMATION ABOUT DTC P1330. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-044

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033464

      KIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2. Read More »

    • TSB #073

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025153

      SORENTO ICV REPLACEMENT. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #072

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022518

      CRANKSHAFT BOLT REPLACEMENT. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #92

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019926

      CRANKSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #SC-092

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043654

      KIA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL TANK AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #013

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021446

      THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR W/ 3.5L ENGINES. *KB Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • TSB #TSB-019

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037420

      KIA: FUEL TANK AIR FILTER REMINDER. THE AIR FILTER CAN ACCUMULATE DIRT OVER TIME AND NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED. *RM Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #PS233

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060226

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #006

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016851

      ENHANCED DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR P0446/P2422. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

    • TSB #TSB-019

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037420

      KIA: FUEL TANK AIR FILTER REMINDER. THE AIR FILTER CAN ACCUMULATE DIRT OVER TIME AND NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED. *RM Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #034

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037693

      KIA: THERE MAY BE ERRATIC SHIFTING, SHIFT SHOCK, AND A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON WITH STORED TROUBLE CODES. THIS IS CAUSED BY A PROBLEM WITHIN THE TRANSFER MOTOR. *RM Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB-044

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033464

      KIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #TSB_BOD055_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201529

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #KT-2008120901

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028268

      KIA: HEAD LIGHT BULB LIFE CONCERN. THERE MAY BE CONCERNS OF SHORT HEADLAMP BULB LIFE IN VEHICLES. A NEW RESISTIVE WIRE HARNESS HAS BEEN INTRODUCED TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE LOW BEAM BULBS. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #KT-2008120901

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028268

      KIA: HEAD LIGHT BULB LIFE CONCERN. THERE MAY BE CONCERNS OF SHORT HEADLAMP BULB LIFE IN VEHICLES. A NEW RESISTIVE WIRE HARNESS HAS BEEN INTRODUCED TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE LOW BEAM BULBS. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #KT-2008082201

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026726

      KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • TSB #KT-2008082201

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026726

      KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #029

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015248

      THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC UNIT (ADU). SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN OF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION RESULTING IN ONE OR MORE SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ... Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #010103

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001170

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WIRE HARNESS. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #029

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001041

      SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND REPOSITION THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRE HARNESS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #TSB_BOD055_R1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201529

      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. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • TSB #031

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001682

      HOOD ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT. *TT Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109777

      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Read More »

    • TSB #PS233

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060226

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #025

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001029

      RATTLE NOISE FROM THE JACK COMPARTMENT WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #85

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018506

      2003-2005 CLOCKS NOT HOLDING TIME OR RESETTING - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109812

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109812

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-GEN085

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109777

      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Read More »

    • TSB #PS443

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183431

      TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #54

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637360

      INFORMATION ON THE NEW 2003 KIA SORENTO. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #54

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637362

      SUBJECT REGARDING 2003 SORENTO TRAINING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #54

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637365

      SUBJECT REGARDING ACCESSORIES FOR THE 2003 SORENTO. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #54

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637380

      SUBJECT REGARDING SORENTO HIGHLIGHTS. *TT Read More »

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