Second Row Seat Inoperative or Difficult to Release – 2011-2013 Kia Sorento

2013-093   SUBJECT: SECOND ROW SEAT INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO RELEASE   This bulletin provides information related to some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 26, 2009 to November 5, 2012, which may exhibit a concern related to the second row seats being inoperative or difficult to release. It is important to note that …

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VCMA Actuator Replacement – 2011-2013 Kia Sorento

PS271   SUBJECT: SERVICE PROCEDURE: VCMA ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT   This article provides the replacement procedure for the VCMA (Variable Charge Motion Actuator) on some 2011-2013 Sorento vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, which may experience an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and drivability concerns. Follow  the procedure outlined below to correct the concern.   …

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Alternator Pulley and Tensioner Replacement – 2013 Kia Sorento

2012-126   SUBJECT: ALTERNATOR PULLEY AND TENSIONER REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade and alternator pulley replacement for some 2013MY Sorento vehicles, produced from February 16, 2012 to September 13, 2012, to improve idle RPM stability (750 to 680) while at a stop with A/C ON. It is important to note that …

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Noise During Brake Actuation – 2011-2013 Kia Optima Hybrid

2014-049   SUBJECT: OPTIMA HYBRID – NOISE DURING BRAKE ACTUATION   This bulletin provides information to address a brake noise concern on some Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through December 8, 2013, which may exhibit a “squeaking” and/or “honking” noise when applying the brakes rapidly. Click on the link below …

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Caution During Rear Upper Arm Service – 2011-2013 Kia Optima

2012-039   SUBJECT: CAUTION DURING REAR UPPER ARM SERVICE   This bulletin provides cautionary information relating to the Optima when installing the rear upper arm to the subframe to prevent potential quality concerns regarding rear upper arm bolt. Without properly aligning the bolt holes of rear upper arm and subframe (horizontally), the bolt securing the rear upper arm

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