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2009 Kia Borrego Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
04/16/18 NHTSA ID: 10133170
TSB ID: PS539

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.
01/18/17 NHTSA ID: 10089083
TSB ID: PS418

Pitstop: egr/vvt readiness monitor drive cycle - on some borrego (hm) vehicles, you may be unable to complete egr readiness monitors, this condition may be caused by a recent battery replacement and/or resetting of the ecu memory.
09/25/09 NHTSA ID: 10030365
TSB ID: TSB-046

Kia motors: relating to oil control valve (ocv) used in constant variable valve timing (cvvt). if at any time ocv is suspected as a cause of rough idling, poor accelertion, camshaft timing misalignment related trouble codes, misfire related
02/13/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10091489
TSB ID: TSBTRA046

Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model
05/25/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10037529
TSB ID: 035 REV 1

Kia: warning light is one with symptoms such as: shifter gets stuck in park, third gear holds while driving, and internal trouble codes stored. 2009 borego.
12/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10126423
TSB ID: TSBELE091R3

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.
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08/30/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10116821
TSB ID: TSB-ELE091R1

Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange (ele091) (rev 1) - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level
02/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092102
TSB ID: PS382

Pitstop: stop lamp switch identification matrix (sc098) - kma has received a number of incorrect warranty return parts related to campaign sc098 and has determined that at times dealer staff may have difficulty in quickly and easily identif
01/23/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089354
TSB ID: TSBELE091

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 req
12/13/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10034636
TSB ID: TSB-074

Kia: pcm upgrade p0110, p0111, p0116 and p1618b. provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control mo
10/27/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10034231
TSB ID: TSB-062

Kia: caution during airbag control unit servicing. describes precautions necessary during airbag control unit (acu) related diagnosis/repair/replacement to prevent accidental airbag deployment during servicing. as an added safety feature
08/18/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10033484
TSB ID: TSB-027

Kia: service action: tcm upgrade-shift delay and shift quality enhancements (sa 016). information related to tcm software upgrade of some 2009 vehicles with 3.8l engines produced from job #1 to january 15, 2009.
03/19/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10028269
TSB ID: TSB-043

Kia: ecm upgrade, mil on w/dtc p2135. information related to ecm software upgrade of borrego vehicles which experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated w/electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc, p2135.
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109777
TSB ID: TSB-GEN085

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 sta
08/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109812
TSB ID: TSB-GEN085R1

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 example
09/20/10 Other NHTSA ID: 10033810
TSB ID: TSB-059

Kia: customer satisfaction program-2nd and 3rd row seat back b0ard replacement. on some vehicles, the hard back rear seat back boards may be scratched or scarred. replace original 2nd and 3rd rear seat back boards with new cloth covered
09/18/09 Other NHTSA ID: 10030290
TSB ID: TSB-022

Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) when certain accessories are added to a completed vehicle pri0
03/25/09 Other NHTSA ID: 10028347
TSB ID: TSB-041

Kia: vehicles may experience an intermittent or non-functional rear tailgate actuator assembly. to correct condition, rear tailgate actuator assembly gear and exterior cover have been redesigned.
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Kia Borrego TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.