2009 Kia Sorento Service and Repair Manual

Kia sold the 2009 Sorento with two V6 engines and five trim configurations, and the torque values and service specifications are not interchangeable between them. What you follow here is tied to this exact model year rather than carried over from an adjacent year that only looks the same.

Engines covered

• 3.3L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• EX
• L
• LX
• LX Luxury

Known issues on the 2009 Sorento. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the electrical system: moisture can enter the anti-lock brake module and cause an electrical short, and that short may lead to an engine compartment fire. The second is an equipment recall on a Curt Manufacturing tow package wiring harness that connects the tow vehicle's lighting circuits to the trailer's lighting circuits; without circuit protection, the module can overheat, possibly resulting in a fire. The third covers the stop lamp switch, where the stop lamps can fail to illuminate during braking and the cruise control can fail to disengage. Owners have filed 79 complaints for the year and Kia has issued 15 technical service bulletins.

Whether you are tracing an electrical fault in the ABS module or replacing a stop lamp switch, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2009 Sorento.