Driver’s Side Seat Cushion Cover Detaching – 2012-2013 Kia Optima

2014-104   SUBJECT: DRIVER’S SIDE SEAT CUSHION COVER DETACHING   This bulletin provides information about some 2012~2013MY Optima (QF) models, produced from August 9, 2011 through April 11, 2013, which may experience a loose or disengaged driver’s side seat outer trim cover. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB to correct the concern.     … Read more

Panorama Sunroof Trim Seal Loose – 2011-2013 Kia Optima

PS226   SUBJECT: PANORAMA SUNROOF TRIM SEAL LOOSE   Optima’s produced from SOP to October 24, 2012, equipped with Panorama Sunroof option, may exhibit a loose or sagging side trim seal (A). A portion of the side trim seal may become detached and caught under the sunroof, as it is closed, causing poor appearance and … Read more

Panorama Sunroof & Sunshade Motor Replacement – 2012-2013 Kia Optima

2013-103   SUBJECT: PANORAMA SUNROOF & SUNSHADE MOTOR REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the panorama sunroof and sunshade motors on some 2012-2013MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2013, which may exhibit a loss of the “one-touch” open/close feature of the sunshade and/or panorama roof. This condition … Read more

Adjusting Rear Hatch Closing Effort – 2011-2014 Kia Sportage

PS329   SUBJECT: ADJUSTING REAR HATCH CLOSING EFFORT   When encountering a customer concern related to excessive rear hatch closing effort on some 2011MY to 2014MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, first, verify the customer concern by comparing the closing effort on the affected vehicle to other like vehicles. Make sure all windows are rolled up and … Read more

Driver’s Side Power Window Switch Replacement – 2014 Kia Sorento

2014-ELE069   SUBJECT: DRIVER’S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the window motor switch of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from December 17, 2012 through December 13, 2013, which may exhibit an intermittent parasitic draw concern. Before conducting this repair, verify that TSB ELE057/SA163 – IPM Logic … Read more