The service and repair manual for the 2016 Kia Sorento — 2.0L I4 and 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SX Sport Utility 4-Door · L Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door · SX Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · EX Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 1,590 complaints · 217 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Sorento manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 202
- General Information 1,538
- Accessories & Equipment 4,988
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 603
- Body & Frame 810
- Maintenance 61
- Brakes 1,614
- Restraints 1,327
- Drivelines & Axles 62
- Steering 838
- Electrical 798
- Suspension 380
- Engine Mechanical 332
- Transmission 611
- Engine Performance 4,811
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Sorento
- Trailer Hitches · 16V862000If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increa.
- Suspension — rear · 16V480000The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of.
- Seats · 16V770000In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant,.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 18V907000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Trailer Hitches · 22V703000A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 22V612000A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash and injury.
Owners have filed 1,590 complaints and Kia has issued 217 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Sorento. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Sorento manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Sorento?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the SX Sport Utility 4-Door, L Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, SX Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 2016 Sorento problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Sorento, covering trailer hitches, suspension, seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 2016 Sorento wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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